Brian Rouleau

Brian Rouleau is a Professor in the Department of History at Texas A&M University. He joined the faculty in 2010 after earning his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on 19th-century U.S. history, American foreign relations, and the history of childhood. He is the author of two acclaimed books: With Sails Whitening Every Sea (2014) and Empire’s Nursery (2021). Current projects include studies on comics and U.S. global history, and an investigation into an 1894 Honduran incident reshaping U.S. hemispheric power.

Rouleau teaches courses on diplomatic history, the American Revolution, the U.S. West, and popular culture. His work bridges cultural history with global and imperial themes, emphasizing how literature and maritime networks shaped American expansion. Though no awards are explicitly listed, his scholarly contributions reflect significant recognition in his field.

His research agenda spans interdisciplinary topics, including the intersection of children’s literature with national identity and the role of maritime labor in early American globalization. No advising or grant details are provided in the text, but his projects suggest ongoing scholarly activity in historical analysis and cultural studies.