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“It may be said of many palaeontologists, as Professor Hugh Trevor-Roper said recently of 18th century historians: "Their most serious error was to measure the past by the present".”

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D. V. Ager

D. V. Ager was a renowned author whose works spanned a variety of fields, including history, literature, and philosophy. Known for his distinctive writing style, Ager's works have been well-received by readers. He was born in 1923 and passed away in 1993. more

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Book:The Scientific Papers of James Clerk Maxwell, Vol. I
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