Joshua K. Leon
@joshuakl.bsky.social
Writer. Professor. Iona University. 22-23 Robert David Lion Gardiner Fellow, New York Historical. Author of "World Cities in History: Urban Networks From Ancient Mesopotamia to the Dutch Empire." Website: https://joshualeon.com/
Um, I think “assault” is the word you’re looking for, guys. Rampant euphemisms and are making the NYT a slog to read these days. Feels like they’re writing to avoid lawsuits and it’s just dull. #nyt
August 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Um, I think “assault” is the word you’re looking for, guys. Rampant euphemisms and are making the NYT a slog to read these days. Feels like they’re writing to avoid lawsuits and it’s just dull. #nyt
My book, “World Cities in History,” on display at the European Social Science and History Conference, Leiden University. #globalcities #esshc #cambridgeUP
March 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
My book, “World Cities in History,” on display at the European Social Science and History Conference, Leiden University. #globalcities #esshc #cambridgeUP
My copies of “World Cities in History” have arrived!
January 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
My copies of “World Cities in History” have arrived!
My next book, “New York 1860: City on a Precipice,” coming to life. Last chapter near complete…
January 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
My next book, “New York 1860: City on a Precipice,” coming to life. Last chapter near complete…