https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2005/02/20/how-the-great-historians-write/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 03:32:24 -0400<![CDATA[I found this essay by historian Paul Johnson a masterpiece of concision and one of the most remarkable contemporary analyses I have yet seen. Thanks again to Catherine for the link. It made me check out Mr. Johnson&#8217;s books once again.]]>Sun, 20 Feb 2005 19:54:19 -0500<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2005/02/20/how-the-great-historians-write-n206965