Biography
Shawn Francis Peters is a scholar and author whose work is known for combining rigorous historical inquiry and compelling public narrative. With seven nonfiction books to his credit, including volumes from Oxford University Press and the University of Chicago Press, Peters has established a distinguished record in legal history and serious nonfiction. His research has been featured in outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Nation, and The Washington Post. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has taught there since 2005.