But after the spirit of conquest had changed the first governments, all the succeeding ones have, in general, proved one continued series of injustice, which has reigned in all countries for almost four thousand years.
Ezra StilesAbout author
- Author's profession: Clergyman
- Nationality: american
- Born: November 29, 1727
- Died: May 12, 1795
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