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Bradley Schnell, Colleen Sheehan, Trish Stairiker, Catherine Wilson, and Salena Zito for your friendship and kindness.
My father, Craig W. Brown, who has read three different drafts of the entire manuscript, is owed my deep gratitude. He introduced me to what Robert Browning called “the world of men,”1 and instilled in me an appreciation for politics, sports, logic, and history as few fathers would have. I am grateful for his commitment to me. My mother, Pauline Johnson-Brown, who has listened to nearly every word—over the phone—summer after summer, as I have crafted arguments, thought through ideas, and refined the text, deserves more praise than words can convey. Her belief and love have carried me through good days and hard times. I am lucky to know her indomitable spirit, quicksilver intuition, and limitless heart. Thank you.
These acknowledgements would not be complete without recognizing Toni Tan, my remarkable editor and the director of Cambria Press. She and her staff—particularly, Nicole Ford—have not only exceeded the highest levels of professionalism, but they have also been some of the most wonderful people with whom I have ever worked. Their energy, responsiveness, and commitment to publishing quality research and supporting the author through the process have already made them an industry leader.