History is almost always written by the victors and conquerors and gives their view. Or, at any rate, the victors’ version is given prominence and holds the field.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU
Jawaharlal Nehru on history
Jawaharlal Nehru101 quotes“History is almost always written by the victors and conquerors and gives their view. Or, at any rate, the victors’ version is given prominence and holds the field.”
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