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Fernand Braudel (August 24, 1902 - November 27, 1985) was one of the most renowned French historians of the 20th century, known for his approach to long-term historical research. His work spanned a wide range of historical periods, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean region and European history.

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Famous Fernand Braudel Quotes

“Everything must be recaptured and relocated in the general framework of history, so that despite the difficulties, the fundamental paradoxes and contradictions, we may respect the unity of history which is also the unity of life.”

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Book:On History

Source: On History

“The companies only developed if the state did not intervene in the French fashion. If on the contrary a certain degree of economic freedom was the rule, capitalism moved in firmly and adapted itself to all administrative quirks and difficulties”

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Book:Civilization and Capitalism, 15th-18th Century: The wheels of commerce

Source: Civilization and Capitalism, 15th-18th Century: The wheels of commerce