Curated by André Bernard, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, In Conversation features great thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today. Crossing the fields of politics, journalism, humanities, and the arts, these conversations will explore fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and ignite new ways of thinking about our most pressing challenges.
Max Boot is an American author, historian, and foreign policy analyst known for his bestselling books, most recently: Reagan: His Life and Legend (2024), one of the 10 best books of 2024 by The New York Times; The Road Not Taken: Edward Landsdale and the American Tragedy in Vietnam (2019), a Pulitzer Prize finalist; and Invisible Armies: An Epic History of Guerrilla Warfare from Ancient Times to the Present (2013). Born in Moscow in 1969 and raised in the United States, he is the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick senior fellow for national security studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and a columnist for the Washington Post. Previously, Boot was the op-ed editor of The Wall Street Journal and has been a regular contributor to The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The New York Times, and other publications.
The Mount wishes to thank Inge Heckel for supporting this program.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION:
- This one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent, an open-air, 400-seat tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.
- In the event of extreme weather, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms, this program may be moved indoors to The Duffin Theater at Lenox Memorial Middle & High School, 197 East Street, Lenox, MA. All ticket holders will be notified by email at least two hours before the scheduled start time if a venue change is necessary.
- Seating for all programs at The Mount is first-come, first-served. If you have seating preferences, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.
- Accessible seating is available. To discuss arrangements, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.
- A book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased at the event from The Mount Gift & Bookstore or in advance via Bookshop.org
- Questions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2
