Men wiser and more learned than I have discerned in history a plot, a rhythm, a predetermined pattern. These harmonies are concealed from me. I can see only one emergency following upon another as wave follows upon wave.

H.A.L. Fisher

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Topic

Nature of history History

Author

H.A.L. Fisher

Source

A History of Europe

Genre

Historical literature

Language

English

Time

1935 1930s 20th century

Occupation

Historian Politician

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Fisher, Herbert Albert Laurens. A History of Europe. Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1935, preface.

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Medium
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1944 1940s 20th century
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Orwell, George. "As I Please." Tribune, 4 Feb. 1944.

Current Citation

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