James Lacey
Author
A groundbreaking account of how the Roman Empire shaped the life and death of Jesus, overturning centuries of historical beliefs around the world—from the New York Times bestselling author of The First Clash.
“Skillfully guides readers on a journey through the complexity and tumult of the Roman occupation of first-century Judea and its inevitable collision with the Jesus Movement.”—Dr. T. J. Wray, professor of religious and theological studies and author of Good Girls, Bad Girls of the New Testament: Their Enduring Lessons
About
the Author
James Lacey is a distinguished author, historian, and professor specializing in military history and strategic studies. He currently holds the Horner Chair of War Studies at the Marine Corps War College, where he serves as a professor of strategic studies and political economy.
Before his academic tenure, Lacey served over a dozen years as an active-duty infantry officer in the United States Army, with assignments in the 82nd Airborne and 101st Airborne divisions. Following his military service, he worked in the financial sector for about twelve years. The events of September 11, 2001, prompted him to pivot towards his passion for writing and history. He began his writing career with editorial roles at the New York Post and the New York Sun, eventually contributing to Time magazine. His journalistic endeavors included embedding with military units during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lacey furthered his expertise as a senior analyst at the Institute for Defense Analyses, focusing on strategic topics, and earned a Ph.D. in history during this period.
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Dr. James Lacey is a renowned historian, strategic thinker, and bestselling author whose work brings history’s most pivotal conflicts and power struggles to life. As the Horner Chair of War Studies at the Marine Corps War College, he combines academic rigor with real-world experience, having served as an infantry officer in the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and embedded as a journalist during Operation Iraqi Freedom. His books, including Rome: Strategy of Empire and The Washington War, offer fresh, compelling insights into how nations rise, wage war, and endure. A dynamic speaker with a gift for storytelling, Dr. Lacey unpacks the lessons of history in ways that resonate with military leaders, policymakers, and history enthusiasts alike. Whether discussing the strategic brilliance of Rome or the high-stakes politics of World War II, his engaging analysis makes him a sought-after guest for interviews, podcasts, and speaking engagements.