Past Member
Richard Abels
Funding provided by the Fund for Historical Studies
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Richard Abels is using a wide range of evidence, including historical and literary narratives, charters, canon law, exegetical works, poetry, art, and archaeology to examine how cultural considerations and constraints shaped medieval warfare on all levels, from defining casus belli, to strategic and tactical decisionmaking, to the conduct and experiences of ordinary soldiers.
Dates at IAS
Member
School of Historical Studies
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Degrees
Columbia University
Ph.D.
1982
Columbia University
M.A.
1976
Columbia University
B.A.
1973
Honors
1991, 2003, 2008
Dept. of the Navy Meritorious Civil Service Medal
2008
The U.S. Naval Academy's Service Excellence Award
2003
The U.S. Naval Academy's Research Excellence Award
1991
The U.S. Naval Academy's Excellence in Teaching Award
Appointments
The United States Naval Academy
1991–-
Professor
The United States Naval Academy
1986–1991
Assoc Prof.
The United States Naval Academy
1982–1986
Asst Prof