Alan Pell Crawford

Alan Pell Crawford is an American author, historian, and journalist known for his works on political history and biographies. His writing often explores key figures in American history, particularly from the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Crawford has written about influential historical figures such as Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and John Adams, emphasizing the complexities of their lives and legacies. His work often bridges academic scholarship and popular history.

Crawford has contributed to numerous publications including “The Wall Street Journal,” “The Washington Post,” “The New York Times,” and “The Atlantic.” He is recognized for his in-depth knowledge of American political history and his ability to weave engaging narratives from historical events.

Crawford has been a speaker at various historical forums and has engaged in public discussions about the Founding Fathers and the early American republic. His research and writing reflect a deep commitment to understanding the personal dimensions of public figures and the impact they have on the shaping of history.

His book, "This Fierce People," is a revisionist narrative history of the American Revolution, and examines how the Founding Fathers themselves came belatedly to embrace the cause of independence-how, in responding to events 'on the ground', they came to an entirely new understanding of the nature of leadership itself.