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About Hampton Sides

Hampton Sides is a renowned American historian and author, best known for his compelling exploration of historical events in nonfiction literature. Born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1962, Sides graduated from Yale University and later honed his storytelling skills as a journalist for reputable publications like The New Yorker, National Geographic, and Esquire. His ability to vividly chronicle the past in a format that both educates and engages his readers has established him as a heavyweight in the realm of historical nonfiction.

Sides’ notable works include “Ghost Soldiers”, “Blood and Thunder”, “In the Kingdom of Ice”, and “On Desperate Ground”. These captivating narratives often revolve around key events and symbolic figures in American history, rendering historical events with the drama and flair often reserved for works of fiction. “Ghost Soldiers”, a World War II story, notably won the PEN USA Award for nonfiction in 2002.

Beyond simply being an author, Hampton Sides is an editor-at-large for Outside magazine and a frequent lecturer on history, writing and the outdoors. He has also contributed his expertise to various television productions as a historical consultant. Sides’ passion and commitment to his craft have added richness to the broader conversation about American history, clearly asserting his legacy as an author who is not just read, but widely respected and admired.