Jean H. Baker is a distinguished American historian and prolific author known for her in-depth analysis and compelling portrayals of influential figures in US history. Baker earned her PhD from Columbia University, and currently serves as a professor of history at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, thus bringing her extensive knowledge and fresh insights into the classrooms for more than four decades.
Baker has written numerous books that have garnered national recognition and acclaim, including biographies of the 19th president James Buchanan and the iconic suffragist Alice Paul. Additionally, she is noted for her eloquent writings on Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, earning a reputation as a leading expert in the field.
Above all, Baker’s work distinguishes itself through its clear, engaging prose and its commitment to humanizing larger-than-life historical figures. Her publications have not only contributed significantly to historical scholarship but also have made American history accessible and fascinating to a broad audience.