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Sir John Bowring a Complex Figure of Talent and Limits
The article portrays Sir John Bowring as industrious and multilingual, a disciple of Bentham, and a public servant with wide engagements. It notes his unwavering activity, social influence through the Westminster Review, and practical achievements, while arguing he lacked permanent leadership or lasting greatness.
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Sir John Bowring
Jeremy Bentham
John Bowring
Bentham
Westminster Review
Beatham
Westminster
House of Commons
Higland
China
Siam
Manchester’ ‘School
Sir John’ Bowring
Peace Society
Liberation Society