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“The law of unintended consequences is the only real law of history.”

Quote by Niall Ferguson

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Niall Ferguson is a prominent historian specializing in the history of the British Empire, financial history, and global history since 1800. He has authored numerous books and held academic positions at Harvard University and the University of Oxford. more

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