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“The historian has before him a jigsaw puzzle from which many pieces have disappeared. These gaps can be filled only by his imagination.”

Quote by Gaetano Salvemini

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Gaetano Salvemini

Gaetano Salvemini was an Italian politician and journalist, born on November 8, 1873, and died on September 6, 1957. He was a prominent figure in the early 20th century Italian political landscape, known for his involvement in the Italian Socialist Party and his contributions to the labor movement. more

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