James Kirby Martin
James Kirby Martin (born May 26, 1943) is Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen University Professor of History at the
University of Houston,
Houston,
Texas. A nationally recognized scholar in United States history, he is well known for his writings on various aspects of American military and social history, specifically the
American Revolution, and the study of alcohol-related issues in the United States. In addition to his scholarly work and publications, Martin has advised and appeared on television programs aired on the
History Channel and also advises New York-based
Talon Films on historical issues. Recently he has become involved in movie production.
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