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historical

[hi-stawr-i-kuhl, -stor-] / hɪˈstɔr ɪ kəl, -ˈstɒr- /


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On one hand, “someone can argue that Block is not exactly a poster child of an efficiently run company,” noting “duplicate cost functions across Block” on a historical basis.

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This type of historical storytelling does have its limitations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other historical Pasadena figures in the book include the bookseller A.C.

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Among his many works of fiction were political thrillers, historical epics and drolly observed comedies.

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The question of democratic rage is timeless, and Mr. Turley’s historical narrative is sweeping—from the trial of Socrates to the rhetoric of Huey Long.

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