David Head

David Head is associate lecturer of history at UCF. David grew up in Western New York, and he earned his B.A. in history from Niagara University and his PhD. in history from the University at Buffalo. He has published five books, including, A Crisis of Peace: George Washington, the Newburgh Conspiracy, and the Fate of the American Revolution, which received honorable mention for the Journal of the American Revolution's Best Book Award. It was also a finalist for the 2020 George Washington Book Prize. Most recently, David was co-editor of A Republic of Scoundrels: The Schemers, Intriguers, and Adventurers Who Created a New American Nation, which was featured in an article in the British newspaper The Guardian. In addition to his academic work, David has written for USA Today, the Orlando Sentinel, The Bulwark, and Current on topics such as George Washington's shopping habits, Dad History, and the musical Hamilton.