H.W. Brands

H.W. Brands

Keynote Speaker: Professor at the University of Texas at Austin; Noted Historian; Bestselling Author of "The Last Campaign" & " Our First Civil War"

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H.W. Brands Biography

As the Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History, H.W. Brands is a member of faculty at the University of Texas at Austin. Brands is a historian and New York Times bestselling author who has written more than 30 books on American history and politics, including "The Last Campaign," "Our First Civil War," and "The Zealot and the Emancipator." His books "Traitor to His Class" and "The First American" were both finalists for the Pulitzer Prize.

Brands' scholarship covers topics ranging from the founding era to the modern presidency, with works such as "Founding Partisans" and "America First" examining pivotal moments in U.S. history. He lectures on historical and current events, appears on national and international media, and publishes history-themed poetry on Twitter and "A User’s Guide to History" on Substack.

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H.W. Brands Speaking Topics

The Zealot and the Emancipator:

John Brown, Abraham Lincoln and the Struggle for American Freedom

H.W. Brands Videos

The Promise of Progress with Prof. H.W. Brands
Author Series | H. W. Brands | America First
James Madison Lecture: Founding Partisans — H. W. Brands

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How much does it cost to book H.W. Brands for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for H.W. Brands, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book H.W. Brands are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire H.W. Brands, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does H.W. Brands speak about?

H.W. Brands is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Political, Education, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, History, College and Education Reform.

Where does H.W. Brands travel from?

H.W. Brands generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for H.W. Brands?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like H.W. Brands for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book H.W. Brands for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host H.W. Brands or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

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If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


H.W. Brands is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Professors, Political and Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book H.W. Brands for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. H.W. Brands generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeffrey Rosen, Carl Bernstein and Michael Auslin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling H.W. Brands for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 24/09/2025.

H.W. Brands Speaking Topics

  • The Zealot and the Emancipator:

    John Brown, Abraham Lincoln and the Struggle for American Freedom

H.W. Brands Videos

The Promise of Progress with Prof. H.W. Brands
Author Series | H. W. Brands | America First
James Madison Lecture: Founding Partisans — H. W. Brands
Historian H.W. Brands on similarities between 1941 debate on U.S.
H.W. Brands, "Heirs of the Founders"

H.W. Brands Reviews

  • Miami University - Sep 11 2023

  • Everything was handled very well. Thank you especially to Edie for her assistance in everything for our event.
    York County History Centre - Nov 18 2019

  • How do I book H.W. Brands to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like H.W. Brands for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for H.W. Brands, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for H.W. Brands or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book H.W. Brands for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for H.W. Brands, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book H.W. Brands are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire H.W. Brands, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does H.W. Brands speak about?

    H.W. Brands is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Political, Education, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, History, College and Education Reform.
  • Where does H.W. Brands travel from?

    H.W. Brands generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for H.W. Brands?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like H.W. Brands for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book H.W. Brands for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host H.W. Brands or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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