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Anthony Grafton

    May 21, 1950

    Anthony Grafton is a preeminent historian of early modern Europe, renowned for his profound engagement with the intellectual and cultural history of the era. His scholarship meticulously investigates the methods by which knowledge was created, shared, and reshaped by scholars and artists. Grafton's characteristic style often explores the often-overlooked details and marginalia within historical texts to reveal larger intellectual movements. His work provides essential insights into the development of ideas and the intricate nature of the early modern world, offering a crucial understanding of the roots of contemporary thought.

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