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“There is a spell in mediaeval Art which has had power to bewitch some people into trying, or wishing to try, or fancying that they wish to try or making believe to fancy that they wish to try, to bring back the Middle Ages.”

Quote by Goldwin Smith

Book:Lectures and Essays

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Lectures and Essays

This volume compiles a selection of lectures and essays, offering insights into a range of academic and intellectual topics. more

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Goldwin Smith was a distinguished historian known for his comprehensive studies on the history of the British Empire. Born on August 13, 1823, in Scotland, he spent a significant part of his life in the United States, where he served as a professor at Cornell University. Smith's writings significantly influenced the understanding of the British Empire's past and its global influence. He passed away on June 7, 1910. more

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