Quote of the day
War is not its own end, except in some catastrophic slide into absolute damnation. It's peace that's wanted. Some better peace than the one you started with.
Orlando Figes

Born: November 20, 1959 (age 65)
Bio: Orlando Figes is a British historian and writer known for his works on Russian history. He is Professor of History at Birkbeck College, University of London.
Known for:
- The Whisperers (2007)
- Natasha's dance (2002)
- Revolutionary Russia, 1891-1991: A History (2014)