Despite the author’s disclaimer that this is not a “Milton handbook,” it does provide a concise, engaging overview of the poet’s life, times, and major works-one that... Read More

“We control our emotions as much as they control us.” That is good news for anyone willing to accept responsibility in the most important realm of life: intimate... Read More

For most people, the name Napoleon summons a familiar image: the military genius in his cocked hat and green overcoat, wagering his empire on classic battlefields from... Read More