Norman Davies

The rise and fall of Mariupol

Mariupol’s unique history is essential to understanding the Russian psyche

Mariupol on April 12, 2022 (Photo: Getty)

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Norman Davies
Norman Davies is professor emeritus at University College London, an honorary fellow at St Antony's College, Oxford, and the author of several books on Polish and European history.

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