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“What does anyone really know about the impetus to go to war? And so much is uncovered in hindsight. And there are aspects of even past wars that are only coming out now. Historians discover letters here, notes there, and look very carefully at different aspects of not only any conflict but any great historical event.”

Quote by Jacqueline Winspear

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Jacqueline Winspear

Jacqueline Winspear is a British author renowned for her detective novel series. Her works are characterized by historical background and complex character development, which have won her a wide readership. more

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