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Laurence B. Packard

Summary

Laurence Bradford Packard (January 20, 1887 – January 14, 1955) was an American historian. He was a professor at Amherst University for 30 years.[1]

Laurence B. Packard
Born
Laurence Bradford Packard

January 20, 1887
Brockton, Massachusetts, United States
DiedJanuary 14, 1955(1955-01-14) (aged 67)
Amherst, Massachusetts
NationalityAmerican
Alma materHarvard University
OccupationHistorian

Early life edit

He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts in 1887. He studied at Brockton High School. In 1909, he completed his A.B. degree from Harvard University.[2]

Education edit

He completed his PhD in 1921. His PhD dealt with the age of Louis XIV.[2]

Career edit

He was a professor at the University of Rochester in 1913-1925.[2]

He was a professor at Amherst College in 1925-1931.[2]

Books edit

His books include:[2]

  • The Age of Louis XIV (1929)
  • The Commercial Revolution (1927)

References edit

  1. ^ "Laurence B. Packard". Daily News. January 15, 1955. p. 91. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e Hughes, Henry Stuart (1971). Teachers of History: Essays in Honor of Laurence Bradford Packard. Books for Libraries Press. p. 1. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)

External links edit

  • Google Books