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The Renaissance: The Cultural Rebirth of Europe

by John D. Wright

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Apr 03, 2026 08:52AM

“Thucydides is the greatest writer of history in history. In fact, he is so good that we are trapped inside his version of events.”
― Anthony Everitt, The Rise of Athens: The Story of the World's Greatest Civilization

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