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“The best historian is he who combines knowledge of the evidence with the largest intellect, the warmest human sympathy and the highest imaginative powers.”

Quote by G. M. Trevelyan

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G. M. Trevelyan

G. M. Trevelyan was a distinguished British historian, recognized for his scholarly works on the history of England. Born on February 16, 1876, and passing away on July 21, 1962, Trevelyan's writing was celebrated for its lively narrative and his skill in reenacting historical events. more

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