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For it records the ideals and doubts of earlier ages as a perennial challenge to the coming time.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “For it records the ideals and doubts of earlier ages as a perennial challenge to the coming time.”
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Laski argues that history serves as a continuous challenge, reflecting the ideals and uncertainties of past generations.
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