Historians, what are your thoughts on the book "Washington's Secret Six" by Brian Kilmeade of Fox News?

by thomasdane93

Is he really being historically accurate or is he basing much of the book on speculation?

Is his book "good history" or "bad history"?

TRB1783

One of the things you want to look for in a serious history text is who published it. University of North Carolina Press is probably the best for the American Revolution. Anything with the imprimatur of the Omohundro Institute is a safe bet for a good book on the subject. Finally, you want to look at the author's professional affiliations. Does he work for a big school or a well-regarded organization?

In this case:

Publisher: Sentinel Press, "a dedicated conservative imprint within Penguin Group." This means that ideology, not historical merit, was the primary motivator in getting this book published.

Affiliation: Fox News, America's worst news source.

Author: Brian Kilmeade, whose only education is a bachelor's degree from a fourth-tier college.

As such, without having read the book, I can tell you that no, it is not a good history book.