Frederick Lewis Allen
Biography
Frederick Lewis Allen was a renowned American historian and editor, best known for his influential book "Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920s". He served as the editor-in-chief of Harper's Magazine from 1941 until shortly before his death in 1954, solidifying his position as a leading voice on popular history. A Harvard University alumnus and brief teaching stint at the institution, Allen's expertise spanned the mid-20th century.