Donald L. Miller

Donald L. Miller is an acclaimed American historian and biographer specializing in American history and World War II. Born in 1944, he has authored eight books, including the New York Times bestseller "The Story of World War II" and the award-winning "City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America." His other notable works include "Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany" and "D-Days in the Pacific," both of which explore pivotal moments in WWII history.

As the John Henry MacCracken Professor of History at Lafayette College, Miller has established himself as a leading authority on historical subjects. His expertise extends beyond writing, as he has hosted PBS’s "A Biography of America" and appeared in numerous documentaries for PBS’s American Experience series and the History Channel. Miller’s scholarly yet accessible writing style has earned him widespread recognition, including prestigious awards for his contributions to historical literature. His works continue to be essential reading for those interested in American history and military conflicts.
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 The New American Radicalism 1979
2 The Kingdom of Coal 1985
3 The Lewis Mumford Reader 1986
4 Lewis Mumford: A Life 1989
5 The Story of World War II (With: Henry Steele Commager) 1991
6 City of the Century 1996
7 D-Days in the Pacific 2005
8 Masters of the Air 2006
9 Eighth Air Force 2007
10 Supreme City 2014
11 Vicksburg 2019