Nov 7, 2019
Professor Jeremy Zallen gives talks and conducts interviews on his new book
In the last month, Jeremy Zallen’s book, American Lucifers: The Dark History of Artificial Light, 1750-1865 (University of North Carolina Press) was…
History
The study of history is an essential feature of a liberal arts education.
The Lafayette College history department is notable for its global reach. We offer courses on the history of Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Russia, East Asia, South Asia, Europe, and the United States. History classes are marked by high levels of intensive reading and writing. Majors take four seminars (one introductory, three advanced) to graduate, and a high percentage (frequently more than 25% of a graduating class) pursue honors thesis projects. The core class “The Politics and Practice of History” teaches students not only how to read advanced historical research and how to produce it, but also the contested nature of historical work. History department faculty are dedicated mentors. They publish research, analysis, and commentary in a variety of academic and public-sphere venues.
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Nov 7, 2019
Chris Lee presents at Center for Advanced Studies at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität
Professor Lee was invited to present a paper at the end of October entitled “Return of the Event: Bandung and the Concept of the Conference” for a workshop…
Oct 30, 2019
Caroline Sequin: Professor of Modern European History
Our newest addition to the Department, Professor Caroline Sequin, has been up to so much since joining us at the beginning of this semester! She is currently…
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Paul Barclay
Department Head
Ramer History House
718 Sullivan Road
Easton, PA 18042-1768
Ramer History House
718 Sullivan Road
Easton, PA 18042-1768
(610) 330-5176