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“Summation of Leviathan: "The axiom, fear; the method, logic; the conclusion, despotism."”

Quote by Hugh Redwald Trevor-Roper

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Hugh Redwald Trevor-Roper

Hugh Redwald Trevor-Roper was a renowned British historian and writer, known for his research on British history. He was born on January 15, 1914, and passed away on January 26, 2003. Trevor-Roper is best known for his in-depth studies of the Tudor period and the reign of Elizabeth I, and his works have had a profound impact on historical understanding. more

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