Difference Engine.

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The content discusses the advancements in differential machines and the symbolic language created by Charles Babbage, emphasizing its role in achieving mechanical notation. It highlights Babbage's influence on political matters, urging voters to support him for reform. The narrative then shifts to the turbulent political climate of 1830s Britain, detailing the radical party's rise and public unrest against the Tory government, leading to violence and military suppression. The text concludes with a poignant description of Lord Byron's funeral, reflecting on the somber mood and the perceived inadequacy of contemporary leaders.

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