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There are fifteen posts in The Copy Book credited to Richard Cobden. (In the case of some authors, the list may include translations and paraphrases.)

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Pot and Kettle

By Richard Cobden

Richard Cobden wondered how the architects of the British Empire had the nerve to accuse Russia of imperialism.

A People Deserving of Respect

By Richard Cobden

Richard Cobden deplored the way that politicians in Britain justified their wars abroad by portraying other countries as barbarous and backward.

Bullies to the Weak, Cowards to the Strong

By Richard Cobden

Richard Cobden wanted to know why British policy towards China was so different to our policy towards the USA and European powers.

A Passion for Meddling

By Richard Cobden

Richard Cobden questioned both the wisdom and the motives of politicians who intervene on foreign soil.

An Aristocracy of Mere Wealth

By Richard Cobden

Richard Cobden was not a little envious of the USA’s open and can-do society, but he did not covet her republicanism.

‘Nobody Wants to Invade You’

By Richard Cobden

Richard Cobden told an Edinburgh peace conference that the biggest threat to the United Kingdom’s security was her own foreign policy.

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