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“I am told that our chroniclers' practice of inventing speeches for great persons whose lives they write is unscholarly.”

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Book:The High Crusade

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The High Crusade

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Poul Anderson was an American science fiction author known for his rich imagination and profound insights into science fiction. His works span a wide range of genres from space opera to hard science fiction, having a profound impact on the development of science fiction literature. more

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