There was no patriotism in the trenches. It was too remote a sentiment, and rejected as fit only for civilians.

Robert Graves

Goodbye to All That

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Topic

Patriotism War

Author

Robert Graves

Source

Goodbye to All That

Genre

Autobiography and memoir

Language

English

Time

1929 1920s 20th century

Occupation

Poet Novelist Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Original Citation

Graves, Robert. Good-Bye to All That. Jonathan Cape, 1929.

Current Citation

Graves, Robert. Good-By to All That. Penguin, 2000.

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Source
The Golden Bough
Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

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Current Citation

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There are no warlike peoples—just warlike leaders.

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Topic
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Speaker
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Medium
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Genre
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Language
English
Time
1950 1950s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

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