The Best Biographies—Early American History: 6 Book Recommendations

What Are the Best Biography Books on 18th Century US History?

If you’re writing a biography based in 18th-century America, or if you like reading early American history from the Colonial and Revolutionary Era,

here are some of the best biographies of eighteenth-century Americans.

As a nonfiction author coach and editor with a PhD in American history, I feel qualified to make these recommendations! 

These are the best early American history biographies I can think of.

There are others that are good, too, but these ones speak to a wide audience, have sound research, get great reviews, and are more “readable” than most.

---

---

Writing a biography or looking to? You might also like

• 10 Things You Must Know to Write a Biography That Readers Will Love

• How to Start Writing a Biography—in 10 Easy Steps

• The Best Books on Writing Nonfiction

• Independent Trade Publishers for Early American History Books

Do you like learning about Colonial/Revolutionary War Era American History? You might also like

• Early American History Podcasts You Should Check Out

• Historical Research at the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan