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The Great Illusion
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The Great Illusion

A Study of the Relation of Military Power to National Advantage

by Norman Angell

Recommended by Peter Thiel

Recommended by Peter Thiel

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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Finance, and Politics.

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