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The classics are marvelous works which stand many re-readings without losing their force. In fact, they almost demand rereading, as a Beethoven symphony demands replaying (Cowan and Guinness in Invitation to the Classics. Baker Books, Grand Rapids, p. 12, 2006).
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Shahi, D. (2019). Prelude. In: Kautilya and Non-Western IR Theory. Global Political Thinkers. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01728-6_1
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