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Michael Hill

Biography

Michael Hill

Michael Hill is an independent historical researcher who worked with David McCullough for over 30 years. He is the author of four books, including a biography of Elihu Washburne. He served as a historical consultant for the HBO production of David McCullough’s "John Adams."

Michael Hill

Books by Michael Hill

History Matters
written by David McCullough, edited by Dorie McCullough Lawson and Michael Hill - Essays, History, Nonfiction, Political Science

HISTORY MATTERS brings together selected essays by beloved historian David McCullough, some published here for the first time, written at different points over the course of his long career, but all focused on the subject of his lifelong passion: the importance of history in understanding our present and future. Edited by McCullough’s daughter, Dorie McCullough Lawson, and his longtime researcher, Michael Hill, this book is a tribute to a master historian and offers fresh insights into McCullough’s enduring interests and writing life. It also features a foreword by Jon Meacham.