H. W. Brands is a highly acclaimed American historian and author, renowned for his strong focus on American history. With a prolific career spanning more than three decades, Brands has penned over 30 books, including several bestsellers and two Pulitzer Prize finalists; "The First American" and "Traitor to His Class". His extensive body of work elucidates the character and complexity of American history, featuring biographies of notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin and Franklin Roosevelt.
Educated at Stanford University and the University of Texas at Austin, Brands holds a PhD in History. His profound engagement in historical scholarship is reflected in his decades-long tenure as a professor at the University of Texas, where his knack for storytelling transcends beyond written texts into captivating lectures.
His work serves as a guiding bridge between scholarly history and popular audience, making American history accessible and relatable to a wide readership. Brands continues to write, educate, and contribute to the discourse of American history, rendering him one of today's leading voices in historical literature.