The David Hackett Fischer Set: Consisting of Liberty and Freedom and Washington's Crossing

by David Hackett Fischer

A marvelous two-volume set by one of America's premier historians, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington's Crossing and the lavishly illustrated Liberty and Freedom, an insightful look at two ideas that have had a dramatic impact on our nation's history.

Genres: American History

1440 pages, Hardcover

Published November 15, 2005

About the author

David Hackett Fischer is University Professor of History Emeritus at Brandeis University and one of America’s most influential historians. His work spans cultural history, economics, and narrative nonfiction, with major titles including Albion’s Seed, The Great Wave, Paul Revere’s Ride, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington’s Crossing. Educated at Princeton and Johns Hopkins, Fischer has combined scholarly depth with accessible storytelling throughout his career. His Champlain’s Dream further showcased his skill for biographical history, earning international recognition. Honored with the Pritzker Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing, he is celebrated for both his groundbreaking research and his dedication to teaching.