Lots more to say but for now just noting that I’m traveling - and carrying Gordon’s 2021 (updated for 2026) book bc I’m doing a reading event w a Brown alum group next week. Had just told him about it. GSW 1933-2026
I’m rarely at a loss for words but today I don’t have many for the enormity and the complexity of Gordon Wood’s legacy - I was inspired by his work even as I agreed with about 1/2 and was often irritated by the rest. RIP. A real one. www.brown.edu/news/2026-06...
This is a great read and you can tell Rob had a great time writing it. Pick up your copy now!
I just received the terribly distressing news that Gordon Wood was hit by a car and killed yesterday. We were together with other Founding era scholars at the 2nd Judicial Circuit conference last week at Lake George, and he was as usual in fine fettle and as always enjoyable to talk to.
Because the Revolution didn't destroy monarchy and aristocracy, it only transformed it.
Yesterday was my birthday, today is the birthday for Tyrants and Rogues! The first book to interrogate the Declaration’s 27 grievances. On sale now!
You’ve heard about Lord Dunmore’s machinations and felt sorry (or not) for Thomas Hutchinson’s ordeal, but do you know about Sir James Wright’s torn loyalties during the American Revolution? Check out my conversation with Greg Brooking on Governor Wright's last stand.
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