Amanda Foreman is a British-American historian and writer known for her acclaimed works on the history of women and the American Civil War. She was born in London and studied at Sarah Lawrence College in New York and Oxford University. Foreman has authored several influential books including 'Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire' and 'A World on Fire: Britain's Crucial Role in the American Civil War'. Her writing has garnered widespread praise for its engaging storytelling and meticulous research.