About Thomas Flanagan Thomas Flanagan is Professor of Political Science, University of Calgary. He is the author of several books including Louis 'David' Riel: 'Prophet of the New World', revised edition, UTP 1996. Books by Thomas Flanagan Theories of Property Aristotle to the Present edited by Anthony Parel & Thomas Flanagan Riel and the Rebellion 1885 Reconsidered by (author) Thomas Flanagan Game Theory and Canadian Politics by (author) Thomas Flanagan Louis 'David' Riel Prophet of the New World by (author) Thomas Flanagan