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In Defence of Politics

This book delves into the significance of political engagement and governance, exploring various aspects of political life and its impact on communities and nations. more

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Bernard Crick
Bernard Crick

Bernard Crick was a British critic and historian renowned for his studies on the Victorian era and the British political system. He held professorships at the University of York and the University of California, Berkeley, and his writings have significantly influenced the study of modern British history. more

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“We are great mysteries. No matter what we imagine we may know, even for all the facts we might gather, we don't know each other. Never do, probably never will. Our reputations depend on the opinions of the ill informed. We all have better moments than anybody ever knows, and so do all the others. We are, each one of us, books that are read by critics who only glanced at the chapter headings and the jacket flap. Each one of us is a secret, and on that basis we ought to treat each other with the deepest respect.”