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We were severely handicapped by the war of 70-71 and by our geographical position. Since the coronation of Emperor we often did the opposite of that which would have lightened our burden. ... surely imperialism would have triumphed even without our help, and it remains highly questionable if, even with the most reasonable policy, we could have prevented the natural French, Russian, and English opposition from uniting against us. We have become guilty but only universal and collective guilt has brought about the world catastrophe. (en) |
