War makes rattling good history; but Peace is poor reading.

Thomas Hardy

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Topic

War and peace War Peace

Author

Thomas Hardy

Source

The Dynasts

Medium

Play

Language

English

Time

1904 1900s 20th century

Occupation

Poet Novelist Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Hardy, Thomas. The Dynasts. Vol. 1, MacMillan & Co., 1904, pt. 1, act 1, sc. 5.

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Original Citation

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In war, indeed, there can be no substitute for victory.

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Medium
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Language
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Time
1951 1950s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

MacArthur, Douglas. Address to a Joint Meeting of Congress. House of Representatives. 19 Apr. 1951, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.