Barbara W. TuchmanBritain had an air of careless supremacy which GALLED her neighbors.
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Britain had an air of careless supremacy which galled her neighbors. This quote shows how Britain viewed herself as the top dog when it came to their military might. While other countries were terrified of Britain, they were also envious of her power and reputation for being a strong and powerful nation.
Source: The Proud Tower: A Portrait Of The World Before The War, 18901914
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