Kirk Davis Swinehart

Kirk Davis Swinehart, a New York-based historian and book critic, has written for the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, the New Republic, and V Magazine. He is completing a book about a mixed-race political dynasty undone by the American Revolution.

What Happened in Texas

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A new book reveals the surprising reality behind the famous Lawrence v. Texas case. By Kirk Davis Swinehart.

Kirk Davis Swinehart | Published Mar 28, 2012

What His Death Wrought

<p>A gripping new history, <i>Destiny of the Republic</i> by Candice Millard, tells the story of President Garfield’s assassination and the medical advances used to help him.</p>

Kirk Davis Swinehart | Published Oct 19, 2011

The Enigmatic Nomad

A new collection of letters gives a new portrait of one of the 20th-century's greatest travel writers, Bruce Chatwin. Wit, charm, and even vulnerability shine through his snobbery and self-deception says Kirk Davis Swinehart.

Kirk Davis Swinehart | Published Feb 26, 2011