Mark Braude

Mark Braude is an American historian and author specializing in modern European history. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and has taught at Stanford University. His acclaimed works include "The Invisible Emperor: Napoleon on Elba," which was shortlisted for the PEN America Award, and "Kiki Man Ray: Art, Love, and Rivalry in 1920s Paris." In "The Typewriter and the Guillotine," Braude examines the intersection of journalism and revolutionary justice during the French Revolution. His narrative nonfiction combines meticulous research with vivid storytelling, bringing forgotten historical figures and moments to life for contemporary readers.