Christendom Quote by Montesquieu

“I can assure you that no kingdom has ever had as many civil wars as the kingdom of Christ.” quote by Montesquieu — Download Open image

““I can assure you that no kingdom has ever had as many civil wars as the kingdom of Christ.””

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