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The God of Battles will throw the dice that decide.

A. J. P. Taylor

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A. J. P. Taylor
Age: 84 †
Born: 1906
Born: March 25
Died: 1990
Died: September 7
Historian
Historian Of The Modern Age
Journalist
University Teacher
Alan John Percivale Taylor
Battles
Decide
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Battle
Peace
War
Dice

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The crusade against Communism was even more imaginary than the specter of Communism.
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No war is inevitable until it breaks out.
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Psychoanalysts believe that the only normal people are those who cause not trouble to either themselves or anyone else.
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