Amor TowlesHistory is the business of identifying momentous events from the comfort of a high-back chair.
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In the words of historian Henry Adams, “History is the business of identifying momentous events from the comfort of a high-back chair.” History is a vast and complex subject. And it can be a lot of fun to learn about, even if you don’t have a background in history. You can explore a curious era or a specific era with a history book or by studying one of the many history classes offered at UB. It’s also fun just to read about history as you re-enact historic events from the comfort of your high-back chair.
Source: A Gentleman In Moscow
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