The Vann Seminar in Pre-Modern European History
The James Allen Vann Seminar is an informal gathering of scholars, graduate students, and other interested parties from the Atlanta area which has met since 1985 to discuss scholarly papers on topics concerning pre-modern European history and the relations between early modern Europe and the rest of the world. The papers, which often represent work in progress, are distributed in advance. Discusssion is lively and often interdisciplinary. Presenters may be local faculty members or students completing their dissertations. But the seminar also brings in noted scholars from around the country to discuss their work. For further information, click on the options below. To be placed on the mailing list, contact the History Office 404-727-6555.

Short History of the Vann Seminar   |   Sessions 1985-2007   |   Alphabetical List of Presenters 1985-2007

VANN SEMINAR SESSIONS FOR 2007-2008

"Government, State, and Cartography in the Eighteenth Century"
Professor Jeremy Black, University of Exeter
Friday, September 21 at 2:00 PM (exceptionally) in the Major Room (Bowden Hall, 323)

"Black Jesus: Kongolese Representations of Christ in the Eighteenth Century"
Professor John Thornton, Boston University
Friday, January 18 at 4:00 PM in the Major Room (Bowden Hall, 323)