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“The exact measure of the progress of civilization is the degree in which the intelligence of the common mind has prevailed over wealth and brute force.”

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George Bancroft
George Bancroft

George Bancroft was an American historian renowned for his in-depth research into early American history. His work, 'A History of the United States', had a profound impact on American historical education. more

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