Brian Steele

Brian Steele is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), part of the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on American intellectual and cultural history, particularly the American Revolution, Early Republic, and historiography. He holds a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Tulsa and a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2003).

• Education:
• B.A., University of Tulsa
• M.A., University of Tulsa
• Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2003

His work bridges politics, culture, and thought, emphasizing intersections between literature and historical narrative. Notable publications include Thomas Jefferson and American Nationhood (2012), recognized for its scholarly impact. Steele teaches courses on the American Revolution, Constitution, and historiography, advocating for interdisciplinary approaches to history. He leads UAB’s Historiography Seminar and explores themes like memory, nationalism, and citizenship in modern contexts.

Professional recognition includes the George Washington Book Prize nomination and academic memberships (details unspecified). His teaching philosophy integrates cultural artifacts like novels and films as historical sources, fostering critical engagement with the past.