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The conservative writer Niall Ferguson credits his decision to become a historian to reading Tolstoy’s epilogue.
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Niall Ferguson credits his decision to become a historian to reading Tolstoy’s epilogue
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Book Review
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{
    "event": "credits his decision to become a historian",
    "person": "Niall Ferguson"
}
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History Literature
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February 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM (8 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM (8 months ago)

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King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution
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https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/08/11/king-of-kings-the-iranian-revolution-scott-anderson-book-review

A New Yorker article reviews Scott Anderson's book, "King of Kings," examining the Iranian Revolution. The review explores the role of key figures like the Shah and Khomeini, and considers counterfactuals about the revolution's causes.

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