John Bezis-Selfa
10 books
About the Author
John Bezis-Selfa is a distinguished historian specializing in early American history and its intersections with global contexts. With a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he has taught at institutions such as Wheaton College and the University of Connecticut, where he inspires students to explore the complexities of the nation's past. His scholarship delves into themes of labor, slavery, and economic development in colonial and revolutionary America, offering fresh perspectives on how global forces shaped U.S. identity. Bezis-Selfa is the author of the acclaimed textbook American Horizons: U.S. History in a Global Context, Volume I: To 1877, with Sources, which integrates primary sources to provide a nuanced view of American development up to the Reconstruction era. His work bridges academic rigor with accessible storytelling, making historical narratives engaging for both scholars and general readers.
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scholarly
analytical
accessible
Books by John Bezis-Selfa
