History is written by the victors.

Posted by R. Ostrow January 19, 2004

This phrase seems to be everywhere of late. I can't find the origin. Does anyone have an idea where it came from, and who said/wrote it?
Thanks.

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History is written by the victors. ESC 20/January/04
- History is written by the victors. Henry 20/January/04
  - History is written by the victors. R. Ostrow 21/January/04
    - History is written by the victors. Victor's nephew 22/January/04
      - History is written by the victors. RO 22/January/04
        
        History is written by the victors -disproved! Lewis 23/January/04
        
        History is written by the victors -disproved! Bob 25/January/04