TIMOTHY GARTON ASH

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 7/12/1955     Death:

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Timothy Garton Ash is a British historian, author and commentator. He is Professor of European Studies at the University of Oxford. Most of his work has been concerned with the contemporary history of Europe, with a special focus on Central and Eastern Europe.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Timothy Garton Ash is intellectually unique for his pioneering work in contemporary European history, particularly focusing on Central and Eastern Europe. His insights and analysis have contributed significantly to our understanding of the region's complex political and social dynamics. As a Professor of European Studies at the University of Oxford, he continues to shape the discourse on European history and politics.

FAMOUS QUOTE

InPolandit [thefall of Communism] took ten years, inHungaryten months, inEast Germanyten weeks: perhaps inCzechoslovakiait will take ten days!Garton Ash toVáclav Havel, November 23 1989 inPrague. Timothy Garton Ash (January 18, 1990).The Revolution of the Magic Lantern.The New York Review. Retrieved on 2 November 2024.

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