Tony Judt (1948–2010) was a British historian, essayist, and public intellectual best known for his work on modern European history and political thought. Specializing in postwar Europe, he wrote extensively on democracy, social justice, the welfare state, and the role of intellectuals in public life. His landmark book, Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945, is widely regarded as one of the definitive histories of postwar Europe, combining sweeping historical analysis with exceptional narrative clarity. Even after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Judt continued to write with remarkable insight, leaving a lasting legacy in both historical scholarship and public debate.