I am a specialist in the history of Spain, and have written a number of books and articles on medieval Castile (e.g. "The Wise King" [Basic Books, 2016]), as well as on the relevance of the past for contemporary politics. I am Professor and Chair of the History Department at Hofstra University, in New York.
Are U.S. politics beyond a joke?
Aug 16, 2016 15:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
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