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Editorial
December 20, 1790
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial expresses sorrow over the Sweden-Russia war's outcome, where the peace treaty restores pre-war borders, making the years of carnage futile. It references the Duke of Sully's prediction that European wars yield no gains, yet nations persist in 'national duels'.
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It is truly melancholy to observe the issue of the
late bloody war between Sweden and Russia. The
second article of the treaty of peace declares that
the "limits and frontiers shall on each side continue
as they were before the rupture, or the beginning of
the present war."
Alas! why then all that dreadful carnage which has for several years filled our
papers? It has ended in nothing being gained by
either side. The great Duke of Sully declared 200
years ago, that this would be the case in all future
European wars, and yet the nations of Europe continue
to make war upon each other --or rather they
continue to fight national duels.
late bloody war between Sweden and Russia. The
second article of the treaty of peace declares that
the "limits and frontiers shall on each side continue
as they were before the rupture, or the beginning of
the present war."
Alas! why then all that dreadful carnage which has for several years filled our
papers? It has ended in nothing being gained by
either side. The great Duke of Sully declared 200
years ago, that this would be the case in all future
European wars, and yet the nations of Europe continue
to make war upon each other --or rather they
continue to fight national duels.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Sweden Russia War
Peace Treaty
Futility Of War
Duke Sully
European Wars
What entities or persons were involved?
Sweden
Russia
Duke Of Sully
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Futility Of The Sweden Russia War
Stance / Tone
Melancholy Critique
Key Figures
Sweden
Russia
Duke Of Sully
Key Arguments
The Peace Treaty Restores Pre War Borders, Achieving Nothing From The War.
The Bloodshed Was Pointless As Neither Side Gained Territory.
Duke Of Sully Predicted 200 Years Ago That European Wars Would End Without Gains.
European Nations Continue To Engage In Futile 'National Duels'.