Harold J. Laski: “At bottom what mainly impresses him is the immense influence of…”

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At bottom what mainly impresses him is the immense influence of personal accident upon events.

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Harold J. Laski

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Laski highlights the significant role of chance and personal circumstances in shaping historical events.

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