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My specialties are 17th through 19th Century history, especially in the Americas and Europe. I also have a fair knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman History, and some knowledge of Medieval European history. My expertise is focuses on Military and political history, but I`ll take a crack at anything.

Experience in the area

I have been a guest lecturer at George Washington University. Mostly, I have just read hundreds of books about world history.

Education/Credentials

J.D. Univ. of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University

Awards and Honors

Truman Scholar

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Recent Answers from Michael Troy

2009-10-09 Influences on founding documents for the U.S:

Hi Ariel, Sorry for my original rejection. I do tend to get a lot of students just trying to get me to do their homework for them. You are quite correct that the many founders of our country drew

2009-10-05 Constitution Signers:

Hi Randall, It sounds like your professor has a rather skewed view of history. First, at the time the Constitution was signed, the British had accepted US independence several years earlier and would

2009-10-05 Jeffersonian republicans:

Hi Ryan, At the time, there were two main parties, the Federalists, and the Democratic-Republicans (also known as the Jeffersonian Republicans since Thomas Jefferson headed that party). The latter

2009-10-04 Questions about kings:

Hi Tonisha, A crowning ceremony is known as a coronation. Medieval coronations were typically performed by a religious leader, such as a Bishop, or in some cases the Pope. Because Kings ruled by divine

2009-10-02 fashion designers in the 19th century:

Hi Ashley, Fashion was an issue limited more to the propertied upper classes at the time. There were no large fashion houses like those that exist today. Wealthier members of society would be fashion

 

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