James C. Bradford
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James Chapin Bradford is a professor of history at Texas A&M University
and a respected specialist in American maritime, naval, and military history in the early national period of American History.
and Traverse City, Michigan
, he attended Traverse City Central High School. He earned his B.A.
in 1967 and M.A.
in 1968 at Michigan State University
, then went on to the University of Virginia
, where he earned his Ph.D. in history in 1976 with a thesis on Society and government in Loudoun County, Virginia, 1790-1800.
's account books. In 1973, he was appointed assistant professor in history at the United States Naval Academy
. He remained at the Naval Academy until 1981, when Texas A&M University
appointed him to its history faculty.
Bradford has also taught at the University of Maryland
in 1974-1981; MARA Institute of Technology/Texas International Education Consortium in Malaysia in 1987-1988, the Air War College
in 1997-1998, and the University of Alabama
in 1996-1997. In addition, Bradford has led numerous study abroad programs in the British Isles, Italy, France, and Germany.
Active in a number of professional organizations, he served as Executive Director of the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic
, 1996–2004, and was elected president of the North American Society for Oceanic History
to serve from 2008. He has served in a wide variety of editorial and advisory roles, including being Book Review editor of the Journal of the Early Republic
, 1979-1997. Since 1999, he has been series edior for the U.S. Naval Institute Press's "Library of Naval Biography" and since 2000, series co-editor of "New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archeology" with the University Press of Florida
.
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
and a respected specialist in American maritime, naval, and military history in the early national period of American History.
Early life and education
Raised in Bear Lake, MichiganBear Lake, Michigan
Bear Lake is a village in Manistee County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 318. The village is located within Bear Lake Township.-Geography:...
and Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Grand Traverse County, although a small portion extends into Leelanau County. It is the largest city in the 21-county Northern Michigan region. The population was 14,674 at the 2010 census, with 143,372 in the Traverse...
, he attended Traverse City Central High School. He earned his B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in 1967 and M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in 1968 at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
, then went on to the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
, where he earned his Ph.D. in history in 1976 with a thesis on Society and government in Loudoun County, Virginia, 1790-1800.
Academic career
Before completing his doctorate, Bradford began his academic career by working as a Research Assistant at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation in 1972-74, where he assisted in editing Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom , the third President of the United States and founder of the University of Virginia...
's account books. In 1973, he was appointed assistant professor in history at the United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
. He remained at the Naval Academy until 1981, when Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
appointed him to its history faculty.
Bradford has also taught at the University of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C...
in 1974-1981; MARA Institute of Technology/Texas International Education Consortium in Malaysia in 1987-1988, the Air War College
Air War College
The Air War College is a part of the United States Air Force's Air University, headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Air University's higher headquarters is Air Education and Training Command headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The Air War...
in 1997-1998, and the University of Alabama
University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
in 1996-1997. In addition, Bradford has led numerous study abroad programs in the British Isles, Italy, France, and Germany.
Active in a number of professional organizations, he served as Executive Director of the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic
Society for Historians of the Early American Republic
The Society for Historians of the Early American Republic is an organization that was established in 1977 to study the history of the United States in the period between 1775 and 1861....
, 1996–2004, and was elected president of the North American Society for Oceanic History
North American Society for Oceanic History
The North American Society for Oceanic History is the national organization in the United States of America for professional historians, underwater archeologists, archivists, librarians, museum specialists and others working in the broad field of maritime history...
to serve from 2008. He has served in a wide variety of editorial and advisory roles, including being Book Review editor of the Journal of the Early Republic
Journal of the Early Republic
The Journal of the Early Republic is a peer-reviewed academic journal which focuses on the early history and culture of the United States from 1776–1861. The journal is published quarterly for the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic by the University of Pennsylvania Press. The...
, 1979-1997. Since 1999, he has been series edior for the U.S. Naval Institute Press's "Library of Naval Biography" and since 2000, series co-editor of "New Perspectives on Maritime History and Nautical Archeology" with the University Press of Florida
University Press of Florida
The University Press of Florida is the scholarly publishing arm of the State University System of Florida representing all eleven universities, and is charged by the Florida Board of Governors with publishing books of intellectual distinction and significance, books that contribute to improving the...
.
Honors and awards
- Texas A&MTexas A&M UniversityTexas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
Bush Excellence Award for Faculty in International Teaching, 2007.
- Texas A&M College of Liberal Arts, Teaching Excellence Award, 1985, 2004.
- Society for Historians of the Early American RepublicSociety for Historians of the Early American RepublicThe Society for Historians of the Early American Republic is an organization that was established in 1977 to study the history of the United States in the period between 1775 and 1861....
, Meritorious Service Award, 1996.
- North American Society for Oceanic HistoryNorth American Society for Oceanic HistoryThe North American Society for Oceanic History is the national organization in the United States of America for professional historians, underwater archeologists, archivists, librarians, museum specialists and others working in the broad field of maritime history...
, K. Jack Bauer Award for contributions to the field of maritime history, 1990 and 2007.
Published works
- International encyclopedia of military history, James C. Bradford, editor; preface by Jeremy BlackJeremy BlackJeremy Black may refer to:*Sir Jeremy Black , British admiral*Jeremy Black , drummer for Apollo Sunshine and Mouth Music*Jeremy Black , British military historian...
. New York : Routledge, 2006.
- Atlas of American military history, edited by James C. Bradford. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003.
- The military and conflict between cultures: soldiers at the interface, edited by James C. Bradford. College Station, Tex.: Texas A&M University Press, 1997.
- Quarterdeck and bridge: two centuries of American naval leaders, edited by James C. Bradford. Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, 1997.
- Eagle, shield and anchor: readings in American naval history, edited by James C. Bradford. New York, N.Y. : American Heritage Custom Pub. Group, 1994.
- Raising a Crab: America's navy, edited by James C. Bradford. Annapolis, Md.: Nabal Institute Press, 1993
- Crucible of empire: the Spanish-American WarSpanish-American WarThe Spanish–American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, effectively the result of American intervention in the ongoing Cuban War of Independence...
and its aftermath, edited by James C. Bradford. Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, 1993.
- Captains of the old steam navy: makers of the American naval tradition, 1840-1880, edited by James C. Bradford. Annapolis, Md.: Naval Institute Press, 1986.
- Guide to the microfilm edition of the papers of John Paul JonesJohn Paul JonesJohn Paul Jones was a Scottish sailor and the United States' first well-known naval fighter in the American Revolutionary War. Although he made enemies among America's political elites, his actions in British waters during the Revolution earned him an international reputation which persists to...
, 1747-1792. Alexandria, Va.: Chadwyck-Healey, 1986.
- The papers of John Paul JonesJohn Paul JonesJohn Paul Jones was a Scottish sailor and the United States' first well-known naval fighter in the American Revolutionary War. Although he made enemies among America's political elites, his actions in British waters during the Revolution earned him an international reputation which persists to...
, microform, edited by James C. Bradford. Cambridge, UK ; Alexandria, VA: Chadwyck-Healey, 1986. 10 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.
- Command under sail: makers of the American Naval tradition, 1775-1850, edited by James C. Bradford. Annapolis, Md. : United States Naval Institute, 1985.
- Anne Arundel County, MarylandAnne Arundel County, MarylandAnne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is named for Anne Arundell , a member of the ancient family of Arundells in Cornwall, England and the wife of Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore. Its county seat is Annapolis, which is also the capital of the state...
: A Bicentennial History, 1649-1977, edited by James C. Bradford. Annapolis: Anne Arundel Bicentennial Committee, 1977.