Chris Clark

Professor Sir Chris Clark is the Regius Professor of History at the University of Cambridge and an Ostrer Professorial Fellow in History at St Catharine's College. His academic work focuses on the intersection of political and cultural history in 19th- and 20th-century Germany and Europe.

• Key Roles: Regius Professor of History (since 2014), Ostrer Professorial Fellow
• Research Focus: Modern German and European history, religious-political dynamics, military history
• Contact: cmc11@cam.ac.uk | St Catharine's College, Cambridge CB2 1RL

Clark’s scholarship investigates the evolution of the 'Jewish Question' in Prussia, confessional conflicts, and the aftermath of the 1848 revolutions. His work bridges intellectual history with macro-political narratives, emphasizing the role of state authority in religious matters.

His publications, including Iron Kingdom and The Sleepwalkers, have earned prestigious awards like the Wolfson Prize and LA Times Book Prize. His research often involves comparative studies of European states and their cultural dynamics.

Clark supervises doctoral research on topics such as monarchical governance and comparative accident insurance policies in 19th-century Europe. He contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in German history, music and society, and modern European history.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Wolfson Prize for History (Iron Kingdom)
  • LA Times Book Prize (History) for The Sleepwalkers (2013)
  • Knight Bachelor for services to British-German relations (2015)