Author

Bernard Bailyn

1922

Bernard Bailyn (born 1922) was an American historian and professor at Harvard University. He earned his education in history and became known for research on the political and intellectual foundations of the American Revolution. He is credible on this topic because his scholarship examines primary sources and the ideological influences that shaped revolutionary thinking. Notable works include The Origins of American Politics and The Great Republic: America and the World, 1776–1850.