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ENCORE: Secret City with James Kirchick

Politicology

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Navigating the Challenges of Writing Narrative History

The speaker shares their journey of transitioning from journalism to writing narrative history, highlighting the struggles with prose style and the emotional weight of sensitive materials. They draw inspiration from established narrative historians while confronting the profound impact of declassified accounts on personal lives.

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