“I, indeed, following the true law of history, have never set down any fact that I have not learned from trustworthy speakers or writers.”
Quote by William of Malmesbury
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William of Malmesbury
William of Malmesbury (1080-1143) was an English writer whose works primarily focused on history, religion, and literature. He is considered one of the most important medieval English historians and his works have had a profound impact on later historical research. more
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