Monthly Archives: August 2025

What can I add, as a historian, to all that is being said and written about POTUS 47 just now? He is entirely sui generis. There are no close precedents for him in the past, at least among US presidents, … Continue reading →

I wonder whether there are any serious historians out there who support Donald Trump? If it rests on his relationship with the subject itself, there can’t be many. His historical gaffes are becoming legendary: talking of the Revolutionary army capturing … Continue reading →

When I used to research and write about historical anti-terrorism (The Origins of the Vigilant State, Plots and Paranoia), the term ‘terrorism’ had a specific and quite limited meaning. It didn’t cover all violent political activities, even assassinations, if they … Continue reading →

I may write an Autobiography. I’ve sketched out three chapters; and a Preface – here. A number of my friends and acquaintances – well, two or three – have suggested that I write a memoir or autobiography. I’ve always resisted … Continue reading →