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“We would do well to ask ourselves the kind of fundamental questions posed by [Buruma's] erudite and thought-provoking book.”

Quote by Jonathan Sumption

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Jonathan Sumption
Jonathan Sumption

Jonathan Sumption is a distinguished British judge, born on December 9, 1948. He has a significant influence in the British legal community and has held several important positions throughout his career. more

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