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“What task could be more agreeable than to tell of the benefits conferred on us by our ancestors, so that you may get to know the achievements of those from whom you have received both the basis of your beliefs and the inspiration to conduct your life properly.”

Quote by William of Malmesbury

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William of Malmesbury

William of Malmesbury (1080-1143) was an English writer whose works primarily focused on history, religion, and literature. He is considered one of the most important medieval English historians and his works have had a profound impact on later historical research. more

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