**Paul Johnson *is a leading historian and journalist whose historical works have been national bestsellers and translated into many languages. Among his books are Modern Times *, A History of the Jews, Intellectuals, The Birth of the Modern, and A History of the American People. He lives in London.

**Paul Johnson *is a leading historian and journalist whose historical works have been national bestsellers and translated into many languages. Among his books are Modern Times *, A History of the Jews, Intellectuals, The Birth of the Modern, and A History of the American People. He lives in London.