Alan Taylor, author portrait
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Alan Taylor

Born and raised in Maine, Alan Taylor teaches American and Canadian history at the University of Virginia. His books include The Divided Ground, Writing Early American History, American Colonies, and William Cooper’s Town, which won the Bancroft and Pulitzer prizes for American history. He also serves as a contributing editor to The New Republic.

American Revolutions
The Civil War of 1812
The Divided Ground
American Colonies
William Cooper's Town

Books

American Revolutions
The Civil War of 1812
The Divided Ground
American Colonies
William Cooper's Town

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

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