History
Explore the Department of history
As historians, we believe the past provides the keys to understanding the present.
From Boston to Beijing, we chase down evidence to explain what happened, how and why. We explore how people have lived in different times and places, and we present our findings as clearly and elegantly as we can. The study of history demands careful reading and clear writing. As a student of history, you will learn to present your arguments in a persuasive manner, orally and on paper. These are skills that will serve you well in just about any career.
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Affiliated Minors
- Africana and African American Studies
- American Studies
- Security Studies
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How A Band of Irish Americans Joined The Fenian Revolt of 1867 & Sparked A Crisis Over Citizenship (NHPR)
How A Band of Irish Americans Joined The Fenian Revolt of 1867 & Sparked A Crisis Over Citizenship (NHPR)
UNH historian Lucy Salyer discusses new book on NHPR's The Exchange...
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Under the Starry Flag
Under the Starry Flag
In a new book, Lucy Salyer explores the history of expatriation rights...
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Remembering the Bold Thinking of Hampshire College (The Atlantic)
Remembering the Bold Thinking of Hampshire College (The Atlantic)
Opinion by UNH historian Ellen Fitzpatrick traces the history of Hampshire College...
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