p. 327
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For most people reform meant relief from ecclesiastical extortions.
— Barbara Tuchman
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "For most people reform meant relief from ecclesiastical extortions." in the context of "p. 327" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Barbara Tuchman" (Quotes, A Distant Mirror (1978))
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About Barbara Tuchman
Barbara Wertheim Tuchman (January 30, 1912 – February 6, 1989) was an award-winning American historian and author.
About Barbara Tuchman
Barbara Wertheim Tuchman (January 30, 1912 – February 6, 1989) was an award-winning American historian and author.
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