Rick Atkinson is a three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, former Washington Post journalist, and the author of the New York Times best-selling Liberation Trilogy and Revolution Trilogy, including his latest acclaimed volume, The Fate of the Day. Renowned for combining meticulous research with elegant prose, he also serves as a historical advisor for Ken Burns’ PBS documentary series The American Revolution. A deeply incisive chronicler of war and leadership, Atkinson shares compelling military history insights that illuminate timeless lessons about sacrifice, leadership, and the enduring demands of democracy.