Alan Taylor

Alan Taylor, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and historian at the University of Virginia, shares his insights on early American history. He explores why Canada didn’t join the American revolution and how American Tories relocated post-revolution. The conversation delves into the fears surrounding the stability of the Republic, Texas/Mexico tensions, and the implications of the Mexican-American War. Taylor also reflects on Haiti's struggles and the evolving nature of historical academia amid technological advancements.