Alan Brinkley

Alan Brinkley
Born(1949-06-02)June 2, 1949
DiedJune 16, 2019(2019-06-16) (aged 70)
OccupationPolitical historian
Known for
  • Voices of Protest:
  • American History: A Survey
  • The Unfinished Nation
Academic background
Alma materPrinceton University (A.B. '71)
Harvard University (Ph.D. '79)
Academic work
DisciplineAmerican history
Sub-disciplineGreat Depression and World War II
InstitutionsColumbia University

Alan Brinkley (June 2, 1949 – June 16, 2019)[1][2] was an American political historian who 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.[3]


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