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Thomas J. Fleming
1927–2017
Best known for bringing early American history to life, this prolific historian and novelist wrote more than forty books with a special focus on the Revolution and the founding era. His work blends solid research with lively storytelling that makes major events and famous figures feel close and human.
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"Downright Fighting": The Story of Cowpens
by Thomas J. Fleming
About the author
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1927, Thomas J. Fleming became an American historian and historical novelist whose writing reached a wide general audience. He wrote more than forty books and was especially drawn to the American Revolution and the people who shaped the early United States.
His best-known titles include Liberty! The American Revolution, Duel: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Future of America, and Washington's Secret War. Alongside his books, he also contributed to public history through essays, lectures, and media work, helping readers see the nation's founding years as dramatic, complicated, and deeply personal.
Fleming died in 2017 at age 90. He remains a favorite for listeners who enjoy history told with narrative energy, clear prose, and a strong sense of character.