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.[1]
John E. Ferling | |
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Born | 1940 |
Nationality | American |
Other names | John Ferling |
Occupation(s) | Historian, author, professor (retired 2004) |
Known for | American revolution historian |
Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award / Fraunces Tavern Book Award |
John Ferling was born in 1940 in Charleston, West Virginia.[2] Ferling grew up in Texas City, Texas.[2] Ferling attended Sam Houston State University, and later received a master's degree in history from Baylor University.[2] He earned his Ph.D. in history from West Virginia University in 1971.[3] John Ferling taught for 39 years, mostly at the University of West Georgia. Ferling retired from teaching to spend more time writing.[2]
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Presentation by Ferling on Setting the World Ablaze, June 18, 2001, C-SPAN | |
Booknotes interview with Ferling on Adams vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800, October 3, 2004, C-SPAN | |
Presentation by Ferling on Almost a Miracle, September 27, 2007, C-SPAN | |
Presentation by Ferling on Independence, July 27, 2011, C-SPAN | |
Presentation by Ferling on Jefferson and Hamilton, October 9, 2013, C-SPAN | |
Presentation by Ferling on Whirlwind, May 4, 2015, C-SPAN | |
Presentation by Ferling on Apostles of Revolution, May 30, 2018, C-SPAN | |
Q&A interview with Ferling on Apostles of Revolution, August 19, 2018, C-SPAN |