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Quote by Rudolph Rummel

“Concentrated political power is the most dangerous thing on earth.”

Quote by Rudolph Rummel

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Rudolph Rummel was an American historian and political scientist recognized for his research on democide, the systematic killing of civilians by governments. Born on October 21, 1932, and passing away on March 2, 2014, Rummel was a professor at the University of Hawaii and is renowned for his book 'Death by Government', which examines the deaths caused by governments throughout history. more

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