Revolutions were as frequent as they are in Spain, Mexico, or South America to-day, the strongest party for the time being disposing of the crown and ruling the country amid tumult and bloodshed.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
My wisest course was to remain passive, in order that these men should not have it in their power to say that I proposed such bloodshed.
"A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas"
Fanny Loviot
A reform may be carried out by bloodshed, and a revolution in the profoundest tranquillity.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae