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“I would say I'm a 19th-century liberal, possibly even an 18th-century one.”

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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