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When the Facts Change: Essays, 1995-2010

This book is a compilation of various essays covering a range of topics and ideas written by an author over a fifteen-year period. more

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Tony Judt
Tony Judt

Tony Judt was an accomplished historian renowned for his profound insights and critical analyses of 20th-century European history. His work covered a wide range of themes from the French Revolution to the end of the Cold War, with a particular focus on issues such as democracy, political freedom, and moral responsibility. more

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