As the era of the sword was ending, that of firearms began, in time to allow no lapse in man's belligerent capacity. (Barbara Tuchman)

As the era of the sword was ending, that of firearms began, in time to allow no lapse in man's belligerent capacity.

Barbara Tuchman

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