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“History is never above the melee. It is not allowed to be neutral, but forced to enlist in every army.”

Quote by Allan Nevins

Book:The Gateway to History

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The Gateway to History

This book serves as an entry point for understanding the progression of historical events and the various periods that have shaped the world as we know it. more

Author

Allan Nevins was an influential American historian renowned for his comprehensive research on the history of the United States. Born on May 20, 1890, and passing away on March 5, 1971, Nevins' work spanned a wide range of topics, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the Gilded Age. more

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