About the Author

Arthur Herman received his Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins University. He has been professor of history at both George Mason and Georgetown Universities and is now Co-ordinator at the Smithsonian's Western Heritage Programme. His books include The Idea of Decline in Western History.

Reviews

On THE IDEA OF DECLINE IN WESTERN HISTORY: 'Herman handles his sprawling subject with intelligence and ease.' New York Times 'A swift, learned and marvelously readable account.' James M. Morris, Civitas 'Challenging ... it deserves a wide audience.' Los Angeles Times