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Janet L. Polasky

b. 1951

American historian

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About Janet L. Polasky

Born 1951. Janet L. Polasky is an American historian.

Janet Polasky is the Presidential Professor of History at the University of New Hampshire.

Polasky earned a B.A., at Carleton College in 1973, and a Ph.D from Stanford University in 1978.

Books

Revolutions without Borders: The Call to Liberty in the Atlantic World (2015, Yale University Press) Reforming Urban Labor: Routes to the City, Roots in the Country Emile Vandervelde, Le Patron The Democratic Socialism of Emile Vandervelde: Between Reform and Revolution Revolution in Brussels, 1787-1793

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Important facts

Born
13 April 1951
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Historian
Nationality
United States
Education
Carleton College, Stanford University
Employers
University of New Hampshire
Also known as
Janet Polasky, Janet Louise Polasky

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Janet L. Polasky?

American historian

When was Janet L. Polasky born?

Janet L. Polasky was born on 13 April 1951.

What is Janet L. Polasky's occupation?

Janet L. Polasky is a historian.

What nationality is Janet L. Polasky?

Janet L. Polasky is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Janet L. Polasky

· Wikidata: Q22073637

· DBpedia: Janet Polasky

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