Robert O. Paxton Životopis
15. červen 1932
Robert Paxton is a distinguished historian whose work delves into the complexities of Vichy France and the broader landscape of European fascism during World War II. His meticulous research and insightful analysis illuminate the political and social dynamics of this critical period. Paxton's scholarship is characterized by its rigorous approach, offering readers a profound understanding of historical events and their lasting impact.
Robert O. Paxton je emeritní profesor společenských věd na Columbijské univerzitě v New Yorku. Vystudoval historii v Oxfordu a na Harvardu. Od roku 1960 ve francouzských archivech intenzivně zpracovával dokumenty týkající se vichystické Francie a z tohoto bádání vyšla mj. přelomová studie Vichy France : Old Guard and New Order, 1940 - 1944 (1972).