Arthur Eckstein

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Arthur Eckstein is an American historian and writer [1] who is Distinguished professor of History at the University of Maryland-College Park. [2] [3]

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  1. "Eckstein, Arthur M." worldcat.org. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  2. "Arthur Eckstein". umd.edu. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  3. "Arthur Eckstein Named Distinguished University Professor". umd.edu. Retrieved November 27, 2016.