James A. Henretta

James A. Henretta is an American historian who specializes in early American history, focusing on the social, cultural, and political transformations of the colonial and revolutionary periods. He is a professor emeritus at the University of Maryland and has authored or co-authored influential works such as 'The Evolution of American Society' and 'America's Past.' His scholarship emphasizes the experiences of ordinary people and the broader historical forces shaping early America.