Alan Brinkley was an American political historian who has taught for over 20 years at Columbia University. He was the Allan Nevins Professor of History until his death. From 2003 to 2009, he was University Provost.
Class is not over but I read enough of what I needed to know. The textbook was amazing and well written. I truly enjoyed reading it and never fell asleep, which is a lot to say considering its a textbook. I have read quite a few history textbooks for school and by far this one was the best.
The flow of poetic language is admirable. The perspective is well balanced, but sympathetic to the left. A great introductory survey of American history. Amazingly well written.