Heather Cox Richardson

Heather Cox Richardson is an American historian and professor of history at Boston College, specializing in the American Civil War, Reconstruction, and the American West. She is the author of several acclaimed books, including "How the South Won the Civil War" and "Democracy Awakening," which examine the ongoing struggle for American democracy. Richardson is best known for her daily newsletter "Letters from an American," which provides historical context for current political events and has garnered a massive following. Her work connects America's past to its present, illuminating the historical roots of contemporary political challenges.