Fabian policy

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Here you have the first sketch of the Fabian policy of to-day.

From The History of the Fabian Society by Pease, Edward R.

The policy that General Linares should have adopted was the Fabian policy of obstruction, harassment, and delay.

From Campaigning in Cuba by Kennan, George

Stockley had a plan of his own which he told to neither Smithers nor Garrett, and had adopted a Fabian policy.

From 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story by Copus, John E.

Ferdinand, well understanding the peculiar characters of the French and of the Spanish soldier, had cautioned his general to adopt the Fabian policy of Gonsalvo, and avoid a close encounter as long as possible.

From The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3 by Prescott, William Hickling

Greene came with his Fabian policy, acquired in the school of Washington, to repair the errors of Gates.

From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)