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“After I finished the Tycoons - on post-Civil War development - I realized how much I didn't know about the first half of the century, even though there had obviously been an enormous amount of development, so I read about and thought about that for a couple of years before I decided I was ready for a book.”

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Charles R. Morris

Charles R. Morris is an accomplished lawyer, born in 1924. He has extensive experience and notable achievements in the legal field, making significant contributions to the legal community. more

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