Joseph Ellis is an American historian and writer known for his books on the history of the United States, in particular on the period of the American Revolution and the formation of the nation. He is the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for the book "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" (Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation), which tells about the outstanding figures of the time of the founding of the United States. He also won the National Book Award for the work "American Sphinx: Thomas Jefferson" (American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson).
Alice specializes in researching the biographies of the founding fathers of the United States, analyzing their contribution to the development of American statehood and the political system. His books are distinguished by deep research, vivid descriptions and an accessible presentation style.