From Christopher Dickey, the author of "Our Man in Charleston: Britain's Secret Agent in the Civil War South" and "Securing the City," this site provides updates and footnotes on history, espionage, terrorism, fanaticism, policing and counterinsurgency linked to Dickey's columns for The Daily Beast and his other writings; also, occasional dialogues, diatribes, and contributions from friends.
Many of us worldwide are stuck at home, which means it's the perfect opportunity to escape with a great travel book. Our first selection? Aldous Huxley's "Along the Road."
As Germany imposes border controls, the gravity of the situation and the threat it poses to the EU are clear. The consequences on this crowded little continent could be fatal.
But mainly I have been editing stories focused on the spread of the plague. I would encourage you to follow developments large and small and sometimes even darkly amusing under the Coronavirus heading at The Daily Beast: https://www.thedailybeast.com/keyword/coronavirus
You can also follow my desultory Paris Lockdown Diary on Facebook and Instagram.
