Richard Aldous è Eugene Meyer Professor di Storia e Letteratura Britannica al Bard College. Il suo lavoro approfondisce le profonde correnti storiche e culturali che hanno plasmato l'identità britannica e il suo posto nel mondo. Esplora la complessa interazione tra potere, ideologia e cambiamento sociale, concentrandosi su momenti e figure cruciali che hanno influenzato la traiettoria della società britannica. Il suo approccio analitico offre ai lettori uno sguardo penetrante sull'evoluzione del pensiero britannico e il suo impatto duraturo.
Douglas Dillon advocated for evolution and reform over radicalism and placed the national interest above party interest. With exclusive access to the family's archive, in The Dillon Era Richard Aldous sets fresh eyes on a well- documented period in American history, unfolding a deeply influential but somewhat overlooked political career.
The first major biography of pre-eminent historian and intellectual Arthur Schlesinger Jr, a defining figure in John F. Kennedy's White House. číst celé
In this authorised biography of one of the most remarkable Irishmen of the twentieth century, Richard Aldous is independent in his judgements and frank in his examination of his subject's shortcomings and eccentricities. But most of all, he writes with verve and pace.
For decades, historians have perpetuated the myth of a "Churchillian" relationship between Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, citing their longtime alliance as an example of the "special" bond between the U.S. and Britain.
The intense rivalry between William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli shaped the political landscape of Victorian England, driven by both ideological differences and personal animosity. Disraeli viewed Gladstone as an "unprincipled maniac," while Gladstone labeled Disraeli "the Grand Corrupter." Richard Aldous presents a dual biography that delves into their tumultuous relationship, offering a vivid narrative that highlights the interplay of personal vendettas and political ambition, ultimately illustrating that in politics, personal relationships are paramount.