Such is the end of Empire.

 

Such is the end of Empire.
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"'It's no wonder this region gets jumpy about the Chinese...'", Mail on Sunday, 13 November 2005, p. 8.
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Entry in private journal referring to an incident in which he had to fly in business class while leading politicians flew in first class.

 

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