Biographer James Miller would later note that while the book exhibited " erudition and evident intelligence ", it lacked the " kind of fire and flair " which Foucault exhibited in his subsequent works.

" Biographer Clinton Heylin concludes: " He would not attempt anything so ambitious again.

Biographer Charles Higham records that the sisters have always had an uneasy relationship, starting in early childhood when de Havilland would rip up the clothes Fontaine had to wear as hand-me-downs, forcing Fontaine to sew them back together.

Biographer Ezra Squier Tipple wrote: " If to speak with authority as the accredited messenger of God ; to have credentials which bear the seal of heaven ... if when he lifted the trumpet to his lips the Almighty blew the blast ; if to be conscious of an ever-present sense of God, God the Summoner, God the Anointing One, God the Judge, and to project it into speech which would make his hearers tremble, melt them with terror, and cause them to fall as dead men ; if to be and do all this would entitle a man to be called a great preacher, then Asbury was a great preacher.

Biographer Charles Higham records that the sisters have always had an uneasy relationship, starting in early childhood, when de Havilland would rip up the clothes that Fontaine had to wear as hand-me-downs.

Biographer Paul Paschal questioned why a modest man who lived simply and donated most of his income would request such an expensive and ornate decoration.

Biographer Bill Cooke, however, disputes the allegation, citing McCabe's opinion that " Catholics are no worse, and no better, than others ", and " I have not the least prejudice against the Catholic laity, which would be stupid.

Biographer William Carlton expounds that Pauline — a commoner from Corsica — would never have made such an advantageous match if it weren't for Napoleon's political eminence.

Biographer Paul Trynka has written that The Idiot " would remain an album that was more respected than loved, the reviews mostly neutral " but that it " prefigured the soul of post-punk ".

Biographer Lou Cannon would later describe the missive as " one of the few foreign policy documents composed by Reagan ... without the assistance of speechwriters or formal position papers from his various departments ".

Biographer Leon Edel was the first to call attention to the importance of the " theatrical years " 1890 – 1895 for James's later work.

Biographer John Schutz speculates that the underlying reason for Pownall's request were related to frustration with his exclusion from the major military actions of the later war years, and possibly his desire to acquire a more significant post, such as a governor-generalship of conquered New France.

( Biographer Ishbel Ross notes that the marriage of Ellen Louise Curtis to William Jennings Demorest took place in 1858, somewhat later than the purported date of establishment of the company.

Biographer Andrew Sinclair asserts that, like many contemporaries during the days of Ohio Republican Party boss Mark Hanna, Harding was involved with graft and excessive patronage.

Biographer Clarice Stasz states that it is " not autobiography ," but speaks of his " frank borrowing from his life with Charmian " and says it is " psychologically valid as a mirror of events during winter 1912 – 13.

Biographer Robert Gittings suggests " Ode on Indolence " was written on 4 May 1819, based upon Keats's report about the weather during the ode's creation ; Douglas Bush insists it was written after " Nightingale ", " Grecian Urn ", and " Melancholy ".

Biographer Susan Baker writes that Hofstadter, " was profoundly influenced by the political Left of the 1930's .... The philosophical impact of Marxism was so intense and direct during Hofstadter's formative years that it formed a major part of his identity crisis ....

Biographer Richard Bowen notes that, unusually, " Koizumi was not interned and indeed suffered no restrictions " during this time ( p. 319 ).

Biographer Blanche Weisen Cook suggests that this period served as " the political education of General Eisenhower ", as he had to prioritize wide-ranging educational, administrative, and financial demands for the university.

Biographer David Crane reduces the missing period to eleven weeks, but is unable to clarify further.

Biographer Colin Nicolson observes that Bernard's presence as an advisor to the ministry " cast a shadow over virtually ever American measure regarding Massachusetts " that the ministry considered, because of Bernard's role in breaking trust between the colonists and the London government and the subsequent radicalization of Massachusetts politics.

Biographer Kenneth Silverman believes Poe began writing " The Light-House " between May and August 1849.

" Biographer Trefousse indicates that Johnson's drinking on the occasion was the result of ill health which began before his arrival in Washington, though the exact nature of the ailment is not specified.

Biographer Stephen Ambrose opined that this was the best speech of Eisenhower's presidency.

" The bar was our altar " Biographer Andrew Lycett ascribed the demise of Thomas ' health to an alcoholic co-dependent relationship with his wife, who deeply resented his affairs.

Biographer Joseph McBride argues that Capra's disillusionment was more related to the negative effect that the House Un-American Activities Committee ( HUAC ) had on the film industry in general.

Biographer Smith, however, maintains that evidence against Babcock was circumstantial.

Biographer Tim Pat Coogan sees his time in power as being characterised by economic and cultural stagnation, while Diarmaid Ferriter argues that the stereotype of De Valera as an austere, cold and even backward figure was largely manufactured in the 1960s and is misguided.

Biographer Suzanne Finstad notes that a " turning point " in her life as an actress was upon seeing the film A Streetcar Named Desire: " She was transformed, in awe of Kazan and of Vivien Leigh's performance ... became a role model for Natalie.

Biographer Clarice Stasz and others believe that London's father was astrologer William Chaney.

Biographer James Curtis writes: " Tracy was scarcely a blip on the box office barometer in 1935, a critics ' darling and little more ".

Biographer and historian Jeffry D. Wert wrote that " Longstreet ... was the finest corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia ; in fact, he was arguably the best corps commander in the conflict on either side.

Biographer Evelyn Wells, however, accepts Hatshepsut's claim that she was her father's intended successor.

Biographer Carolly Erickson wrote, “ In choosing her lovers Rose followed her head first, then her heart ”, meaning that she was adept in terms of identifying the men who were most capable of fulfilling her financial and social needs.

Biographer S. R. Shutt speculates that it was either inspired by Elliott Avenue, a street that Smith had lived on in Portland, or that it was suggested by his then-girlfriend.

Biographer T. Harry Williams described the extravagant praise from throughout the Confederacy that " The Hero of Fort Sumter " received for his victory: " He was the South's first paladin.

Biographer Gerald Astor stated that " Joe Louis ' early boxing career was stalked by the spectre of Jack Johnson.

Biographer Joanna Woods has said that this work signalled a turning point for Mansfield, when she was able to display a " new objectivity that gives the story a universal dimension ".

Biographer Allan Nevins wrote: " in Grover Cleveland the greatness lies in typical rather than unusual qualities.

" Biographer Ian McIntyre discusses the possibility of Reynolds having enjoyed sexual rendezvous with certain clients, such as Nelly O ' Brien ( or " My Lady O ' Brien ", as he playfully dubbed her ) and Kitty Fisher, who visited his house for more sittings than were strictly necessary.

" Biographer Joseph Wood Krutch described the essay as, " a rather highly ingenious exercise in the art of rationalization than literary criticism.