Dean Godson was Chief Leader Writer of the 'Daily Telegraph'. Prior to that he was also a feature and profile writer for the 'Sunday Telegraph'. 'Himself Alone: David Trimble and the Ordeal of Unionism' is widely hailed as one of the most authoritative books on the Troubles. He regularly comments on national and international affairs for 'The Times', 'Sunday Times', 'Prospect' and 'The Wall Street Journal'.