Benjamin Hett

Benjamin Hett is a Professor of History at Hunter College and the Graduate Center, CUNY. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and has taught at Harvard's History and Literature program before joining CUNY in 2003. His research focuses on German criminal law history, Nazi rise to power, and postwar legacies.

Educational Background:

• B.A. in Political Science and English Literature (University of Alberta, 1987)
• J.D. (University of Toronto, 1990)
• M.A. in History (University of Toronto, 1995)
• PhD in History (Harvard University, 2001)

Research Interests: Dr. Hett examines themes such as Nazi governance structures, legal frameworks in Imperial Germany, and the societal impact of National Socialism. His work bridges legal, political, and cultural dimensions of German history.

Publications Trends: His books analyze pivotal moments like the Reichstag Fire (2014), Weimar Republic collapse (2018), and pre-war diplomatic maneuvering (2020). His writing often employs forensic history methods to reconstruct events.

Awards:

• Fraenkel Prize (2007)
• Guggenheim Fellowship (2009)
• Hans Rosenberg Prize (2015)
• Vine Award (2019)

Grants & Advising: Hett has held DAAD and SSHRC fellowships. He advises graduate students at Harvard Law School and CUNY, though no current advisees are listed.

Labs/Teams: No formal lab affiliations mentioned, though his work collaborates with archival institutions like the Wiener Library.