Historian H.W. Brands talked about his life, work, and writings. Topics included his presidential biographies, writing eyewitness history, the U.S. constitution, and research. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. Professor Brands has authored 19 books, including [Lone Star Nation, The Age of Gold, The Strange Death of American Liberalism, The First American, TR, What America Owes the World, The Reckless Decade], and [The Devil We Knew]. Professor Brands' latest book, scheduled to be published this October, is [Andrew Jackson: His Life and Times]. His written work has appeared in many sources, including the [New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post], and [International Herald Tribune].