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Brian Matthew Jordan is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Sam Houston State University, specializing in the American Civil War, military history, and historical memory. He teaches courses on the Civil War and Reconstruction, U.S. history surveys, and historical methodology.
- Ph.D. in History from Yale University (2013)
- B.A. in History/Civil War Studies from Gettysburg College (2009)
His research explores the human experiences of Civil War soldiers, the legacy of the conflict, and the challenges veterans faced post-war. He emphasizes the intersection of military history and cultural memory, particularly how battles and their aftermath shaped national identity.
Recent publications analyze counterfactual Civil War narratives, immigrant regiments, battlefield trauma, and the representation of the war in media. His work spans monographs, journal articles, and popular press essays.
- Pulitzer Prize in History finalist (2016)
- George Washington Egleston Prize (Yale)
- John Addison Porter Prize (Yale)
As a public intellectual, Dr. Jordan has authored over 150 articles and essays in outlets like The Journal of the Civil War Era and The New York Times, delivered 150+ lectures, and appeared on C-SPAN and the HISTORY Channel.
