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Simon Macdonald is a Lecturer in Modern European History with a primary focus on transnational cultural history, particularly concerning the French Revolution. His current book project, 'Enemies of the Republic: Policing British Revolutionary Paris,' examines the notion of foreign community and border-crossing lives during the critical formation of British and French nation-states. His broader research interests include the study of foreigners in revolutionary France, the history of cosmopolitanism, and the larger questions of European and global interconnections. Macdonald has previously held research and teaching positions at prestigious institutions such as Queen Mary University of London, Université Paris-VIII, and McGill University, where he was awarded a Banting fellowship. His major publications include works on revolutionary policing, French historical literature, and English-language newspapers during the revolutionary period, showcasing his contributions to understanding the complexities of revolutionary France.