Victor Davis Hanson September 5, 1953 is an American classicist, military historian, and conservative political commentator. He is a commentator on modern and ancient warfare and contemporary politics for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the National Review and the Washington Times. No. 1 on The New York Times Nonfiction best seller list for 1 week, from the issue of September 27, 2026 (Basic Books). Wiki link