Considers what aspiring and mature historians need to know about the discipline of history in the United States today.

Considering studying history at university? Wondering whether a history degree will get you a good job, and what you might earn? Want to know what it’s actual

Examines the history of slavery in Maryland and discusses the conditions of life of Maryland's slaves and free Blacks.

What is unique about this volume is that is explores the history of historical studies through the prism of 'scholarly personae' (models of virtue, embodying ho