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“[T]he historian and the detective have much in common.”

Quote by Ralph Davis

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Ralph Davis (1915-1978) was an American author and business management writer known for his influential works in commercial education and economic theory. His writings contributed significantly to business studies in the mid-to-late 20th century. more

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