John E. Ferling (born 1940) is a professor emeritus of history at the University of West Georgia. As a leading historian in the American Revolution and founding era, he has appeared in television documentaries on PBS, the History Channel, C-SPAN Book TV, and the Learning Channel.
Biography John Ferling was born in 1940 in Charleston, West Virginia. Ferling grew up in Texas City, Texas. Ferling attended Sam Houston State University, and later received a master's degree in history from Baylor University. He earned his Ph.D. in history from West Virginia University in 1971."Historical Hall of Fame: John E. Ferling, " John Ferling taught for 39 years, mostly at the University of West Georgia. Ferling retired from teaching to spend more time writing.
Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Professor Emeritus Receives NYC Prize. University of West Georgia (April 13, 2009) Fraunces Tavern Book Award Outstanding Retired Faculty
Publications
Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of Independence The Loyalist Mind: Joseph Galloway and the American Revolution * A Wilderness of Miseries: War and Warriors in Early America The First of Men: A Life of George Washington Struggle for a Continent: The Wars of Early America John Adams: A Life Setting the World Ablaze: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and the American Revolution A Leap in the Dark: The Struggle to Create the American Republic Adams vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800 The Ascent of George Washington: The Hidden Political Genius of an American Icon Independence: The Struggle to Set America Free (published June 21, 2011) Jefferson and Hamilton: "The Rivalry That Forged A Nation"*
References
External links
In Depth interview with Ferling, July 5, 2009 Ferling discusses Almost a Miracle on September 27, 2007 at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library Official website