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Men write history for the same reason they write poetry, study the properties of numbers, or play football — for the joy of creation; men read history for the same reason they listen to music or watch cricket — for the joy of appreciation.

A. J. P. Taylor (1906-1990) British historian, journalist, broadcaster [Alan John Percivale Taylor]

“The Historian,” Manchester Guardian (5 Aug 1938)

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WIST - Taylor, A. J. P. | "The Historian," Manchester Guardian (5 Aug 1938)

Men write history for the same reason they write poetry, study the properties of numbers, or play football -- for the joy of creation; men read history for the same reason they listen to music or watch cricket -- for the joy of appreciation.