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David Landes

David Landes was a historian and professor who wrote many books about economic and cultural history. He wrote about how the world changed over time and how different countries grew in power. He also wrote about how different cultures developed and what the reasons were for their success. He studied many aspects of these cultures, including the roles of science, trade and technology. His books have been very popular and have influenced many people's ideas about history.