That minority of critics overlooked the fact that the world had set the seal of its favorable judgment upon Cromwell, Washington, Franklin, Napoleon, Hamilton and others who had not the advantages of university training.
Boutwell reflects on the historical judgment of notable figures who lacked formal education.
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