Whosoever commands the sea commands the trade; whosoever commands the trade of the world commands the riches of the world, and consequently the world itself.

Sir Walter Raleigh

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Topic

International politics Political power

Author

Sir Walter Raleigh

Language

English

Time

1618 1610s 17th century

Occupation

Explorer Politician

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Raleigh, Walter. "A Discourse of the Invention of Ships, Anchors, Compass, &c." The Works of Sir Walter Raleigh, Kt. Vol. 8, Oxford University Press, 1829.

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I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.

Winston Churchill

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Topic
Russia International politics
Speaker
Winston Churchill
Source
The First Month of War
Medium
Radio broadcast Speech
Genre
Political speech
Statement Type
Prophecies and predictions
Language
English
Time
1939 1930s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Churchill, Winston. "The First Month of War." 1 Oct. 1939, Broadcasting House, London, UK. Radio Broadcast.