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Quote by A. L. Rowse

“This filthy twentieth century. I hate its guts.”

Quote by A. L. Rowse

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A. L. Rowse was a distinguished English historian and author, recognized for his comprehensive studies on the Tudor period. Born on December 4, 1903, and deceased on October 3, 1997, Rowse made substantial contributions to historical literature. more

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