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Quote by William of Malmesbury

“We have experienced the truth of this prophecy, for England has become the habitation of outsiders and the dominion of foreigners. Today, no Englishman is earl, bishop, or abbott, and newcomers gnaw away at the riches and very innards of England; nor is there any hope for an end of this misery.”

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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