When old men decided to barter young men for pride and prof… - Len Deighton

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When old men decided to barter young men for pride and profit, the transaction was called war.

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Leonard Cyril Deighton (born 18 February 1929) is an English novelist, historian and cookery writer. He is probably best known for his spy thrillers, several of which have been filmed.

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When old men decided to barter young men for pride and profit, the transaction was called war. - Len Deighton

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