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John Keay, part 1

John Keay

John Keay speaks with James McConnachie about hands-on historical research, and his best writing advice. John Keay speaks with James McConnachie about hands-on historical researches from the Himalaya to the Highlands, his best writing advice and the idea that what historians really need is not more documents but stronger boots.


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