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“There are a lot of problems involved in comparative history. You never know if you're getting the comparisons weighted rightly, you're bound to dominate one literature better than another. But I do see it as one of the ways forward for the future. I think it is a very important approach.”

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John Elliott, born on October 3, 1941, is an outstanding businessperson. He has extensive experience and remarkable achievements in the business field and is regarded as a leader in the business community. more

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