Politics are embedded in the writing of architectural history. This issue of gta papers confronts and critiques the hidden political motivations that have inflected the writing of canonical histories. Through a number of case studies, it also seeks to expand the scope of architectural history to include decidedly political authors whose writing directly addresses architecture and the city. gta papers is dedicated to innovative research and new writing in architectural history, theory, and practice. It features the work of senior scholars, early career researchers, doctoral students, and practitioners.