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“When I was a child I had something called Perthes' Disease which meant I was on crutches, so I was bullied at school and all that sort of stuff.”

Quote by Antony Beevor

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Antony Beevor is a renowned British historian known for his in-depth research on World War II and Soviet history. His works, such as 'Berlin: 1945' and 'Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar', have been widely praised for their detailed narratives and insightful analyses. more

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