American Historian and Historical Novelist, Thomas Fleming (July 5, 1927 – July 23, 2017)
“Novelists focus on the intimate side of life. This is the first time anyone has looked at the intimate side of the lives of these famous Americans, with an historian’s eyes.” Fleming said with regard to Intimate Lives of the Founding Fathers, which examines the roles of women in the lives of these early leaders
Thomas Fleming was an historian and former president of PEN America and the Society of American Historians. When his tenure as president of PEN ended, he remained active in its Freedom to Write program. Fleming chaired the New York American Revolution Round Table and was an honorary member of the New York State Society of the Cincinnati. Fleming died last month on the 23rd. He is survived by his wife, writer Alice Hoffman (literature and fiction, young adult, magical realism).
Thomas Fleming’s work reflects the foci of his interests – the American Revolution and military history – with books including Liberty! The American Revolution And The Future Of America, Duel: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the History of America and Washington’s Secret War: The Hidden History of Valley Forge.
Very interesting post, Jamie. I know of both authors and have read many of Alice Hoffman’s books but had no idea they were married. Sad to hear of his passing. He was the best at what he did.
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Very interesting post, Jamie. I know of both authors and have read many of Alice Hoffman’s books but had no idea they were married. Sad to hear of his passing. He was the best at what he did.
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Yes! I agree. But, he lived to be 90 and got to make his living his life. Always good.
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