Now tell us all about the war,
And what they kill'd each other for.

Robert Southey

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Topic

War stories War

Author

Robert Southey

Source

The Battle of Blenheim

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1805 1800s 19th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Southey, Robert. "The Battle of Blenheim." Metrical Tales and Other Poems. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1805, I. 29.

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James Madison

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Topic
Freedom of the press

Author

James Madison
Language
English
Time
1800 1800s 19th century
Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Madison, James. Report of 1800. Philadelphia, Jan. 1800.

Current Citation

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War!
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing.

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Speaker
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Source
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Medium
Song
Genre
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Language
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Time
1970 1970s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Strong, Barett and Norman Whitfield. "War." Performed by The Temptations. Psychedelic Shack. Gordy, 1970.