Robert Middlekauff is a distinguished historian and esteemed author chiefly credited for his insightful examinations of American colonial history. Born on July 3, 1929, he obtained his PhD from Yale and has since built an impressive career in academia, earning an emergitus status at the University of California, Berkeley, where he served as the Preston Hotchkis Professor of American History.
Middlekauff's notable contributions to historical literature include his works on the American Revolution, from which "The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789" stands out as part of the Oxford History of the United States series. This hallmark of historical scholarship, among others, earned him the Bancroft Prize.
An active scholar throughout his career, Robert Middlekauff's superior work has not only advanced our understanding of America's development but also solidified his position as a leading figure in the realm of American historical literature. His rich legacy, imprinted in his significant body of work, continues to inspire countless historians and readers.