I just bought about 15 of his books.
Was kind of hoping I might some day see him lecture.
RIP Paul Johnson. The most wonderful historian ever.
Used to read his column in Forbes Magazine, outstanding writer and thinker.
His book INTELLECTUALS is essential reading. RIP.
A great favorite of mine.
His “Modern Times” is still essential reading, to explain modern politics, sorting out the genealogy of current ideologies. Its a bit dated now, but nevertheless useful.
His histories are also probably the best short (or reasonably so given the subject) works available.
“A History of the Jews “
“A History of Christianity”
“A History of the American People”
And the wonderful “The Birth of the Modern”, on how the seeds of much of this modern world were sown in the Romantic movement of the 19th century.
Paul Johnson’s book on INTELLECTUALS and their harmful legacy to the western world is for me personally, a classic.
Everyone who wants to be a “progressive” should read at least this one book of his.
Rest in Peace Mr. Johnson and thank you for your positive influence on the conservative movement.
RIP Mr. Johnson...
Brilliant author. I regret that I only own six of his books. Got some catching up to do. RIP
Loved his stuff. RIP
I was introduced to his works in the late 80’s by one Reverend D. Force, a huge black man who ministered at a 19th century wood frame Baptist church. His voice made James Earl Jones sound like a soprano.
RIP.
If I remember correctly, C.S. Lewis was Johnson’s Oxford tutor. He must have been one of the last ones.
I looked forward every week to his column in the Spectator. There’s an online archive of his columns somewhere. I hope it continues to be maintained.
Since the usual nutjobs haven't jumped in so far, I'll do the job for them: "Obviously it's the vaxx ... he was only 94!!!"
“Modern Times” changed my life. RIP