David Reynolds

David Reynolds is an eminent British historian and Professor of International History at the University of Cambridge, specialising in 20th-century international relations, particularly the history of the United States and its role in world affairs. He has written extensively about the two World Wars, the Cold War and Anglo-American relations. America: Empire of Liberty is his sweeping narrative history of the United States, tracing the tension between liberty and power from the founding to the present day. The book is both comprehensive and compelling, written with the authority of one of Britain's foremost American historians. His audiobooks and books are magnificent listening for anyone who wants to understand America — its ideals, contradictions and enormous influence on the world.