Truth, naked, unblushing truth, the first virtue of all serious history, must be the sole recommendation of this personal narrative. (Edward Gibbon)

Truth, naked, unblushing truth, the first virtue of all serious history, must be the sole recommendation of this personal narrative.

Edward Gibbon

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