Tyler Anbinder is an emeritus professor of history at George Washington University, specializing in American immigration and the Civil War era. He is the author of three acclaimed books, including "Nativism and Slavery: The Northern Know Nothings and the Politics of the 1850s," which earned recognition as a New York Times Notable Book and won the Avery Craven Prize from the Organization of American Historians. His other notable works include "Five Points: The Nineteenth-Century New York Neighborhood that Invented Tap Dance, Stole Elections, and Became the World’s Most Notorious Slum" and "City of Dreams: The 400-Year Epic History of Immigrant New York."
Anbinder's research focuses on the social and political history of 19th-century America, particularly immigration and urban development. His meticulously researched narratives blend scholarly rigor with accessible storytelling, earning him fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities and an appointment as Fulbright Thomas Jefferson Distinguished Professor at the University of Utrecht. His upcoming book, "Plentiful Country: The Great Potato Famine and the Making of Irish New York," continues his exploration of immigration history and is scheduled for publication in March 2024.