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Simon Macdonald is a Lecturer in Modern European History at University College London, focusing primarily on transnational cultural history with a specific emphasis on the French Revolution. His current book project, 'Enemies of the Republic: Policing British Revolutionary Paris', historicizes the concept of foreign communities and border-crossing lives at a critical juncture in the formation of British and French nation-states. His larger research interests encompass the history of foreigners in revolutionary France, the history of cosmopolitanism, and broader discussions of European and global interconnections. Simon has previously held research and teaching positions at Queen Mary University of London, Université Paris-VIII, Institut d’études avancées de Paris, the European University Institute, and McGill University. His notable publications include works on the French Revolution and its global implications, co-edited volumes, and several articles in prestigious journals.