“The Athenian democracy suffered much from that narrowness of patriotism which is the ruin of all nations.”
Quote by H. G. Wells
Work
The Outline of History: Prehistory to the Roman Republic
This book provides an extensive survey of human history, covering a vast range of civilizations and events from the earliest times up to the establishment of the Roman Republic. more
Author
H. G. Wells
H.G. Wells was a prominent English writer known for his science fiction, history, and social commentary. His most famous works include 'The Time Machine,' 'The War of the Worlds,' and 'The Invisible Man.' Born on September 21, 1866, in Bromley, Kent, England, Wells passed away on August 13, 1946. more
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