Louis A. Cretella

Louis A. Cretella is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut, specializing in Modern European History. He earned a Ph.D. from UConn, an M.A. in European History from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and a B.A. from Sacred Heart University.

• Focus on 19th-21st Century Europe
• Research on European diplomatic relations and modern Italy
• Recipient of Fulbright Scholarship and Society for Italian Historical Studies award

Research interests include the origins of war, interwar years, fascism, and modern Italy, with publications based on archival research in Italian institutions. His teaching emphasizes critical thinking through primary source analysis.

Notable publications span 1980–1991, focusing on Italian diplomatic efforts, economic ventures in Anatolia, and biographical studies of key internationalist figures.

• Fulbright Scholarship for doctoral research on Italy-Britain diplomatic ties
• Best Unpublished Manuscript award from Society for Italian Historical Studies

Contact: louis.cretella@uconn.edu | Office at UConn-Stamford Campus