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“The Islam of the 18th, 19th and first half of the 20th century was a poor thing. Nobody bothered about it. Islam was that funny sort of pure system of beliefs that depressed people in the Middle East held as their religion.”

Quote by John Keegan

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John Keegan was a renowned British historian known for his profound insights and extensive research into military history. His works covered a wide range of historical periods, with particular acclaim for his in-depth analysis of both World Wars. more

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