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Leo Maxse

British journalist and editor, referenced for his nationalist views.

minor

Also known as Mr. Leo Maxse

First appearance: the great illusion

Leo Maxse shows up with force in IV: Methods. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cited as an English example of anti-administration literature and epithet-making.
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In IV: Methods: Cited as an English example of anti-administration literature and epithet-making. Later, in Endnotes: Quoted from the National Review (February 1911) for his harsh attacks on British statesmen,…

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TRTheodore Roose…HLHomer LeaLRLord RobertsWCWinston Church…LMLeo Maxse

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  • Naval Power Advocates

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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