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“So much of liberalism in its classical sense is taken for granted in the west today and even disrespected. We take freedom for granted, and because of this we don't understand how incredibly vulnerable it is.”

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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