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Richard Aldous

    Richard Aldous is Eugene Meyer Professor of British History and Literature at Bard College. His work delves into the profound historical and cultural currents that have shaped British identity and its place in the world. He explores the complex interplay of power, ideology, and social change, focusing on pivotal moments and figures that influenced the trajectory of British society. His analytical approach offers readers a penetrating look into the evolution of British thought and its lasting impact.

    We Declare
    The Dillon Era
    Reagan and Thatcher
    The Lion and the Unicorn
    • 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 Dillon Era2023
    • 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.

      Reagan and Thatcher2012
      3.8
    • We Declare

      Landmark Documents in Ireland's History

      • 216 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      From St. Patrick’s confession to the harrowing reports of the Famine Relief Commission, the dramatic Proclamation of the Republic and the controversial 1921 Anglo-Irish treaty, and the road to peace and the Good Friday agreement, the most momentous and stirring documents in the history of Ireland are collected here. Presented chronologically, and embellished with images of the actual documents alongside transcripts of the key passages, each document is preceded by an introduction placing the text in its historical context and explaining its significance. From early chapters showing the efforts of British monarchs and governments to establish their authority and the efforts of Irishmen to resist, to documents recording the creation of the newly independent Irish state, to documents that have helped create the Irish national identity, these are gripping snapshots of their times.

      We Declare2008
    • The Lion and the Unicorn

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Gladstone and Disraeli were the fiercest political rivals of the modern age. The Lion and the Unicorn is a brilliant rethinking of the Gladstone and Disraeli story for a new generation.

      The Lion and the Unicorn2007
      4.1