Denise Davidson

Denise Davidson is a Professor of History at Georgia State University's College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in modern Europe with a focus on 18th- and 19th-century France. Her research bridges social/cultural history, gender studies, and family dynamics, particularly during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras. She directs the Humanities Research Center (HRC) and is affiliated with the Institute for Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

• Education: PhD in History (University of Pennsylvania), MA (University of Maryland), BA (Rutgers University)
• Key Publications: France After Revolution (Harvard UP 2007), Surviving Revolution (forthcoming Cornell UP 2025), and over 15 peer-reviewed articles.

Her research explores how ordinary people navigated political upheaval through family networks, emotional regimes, and material strategies. Recent work examines French commercial ties with the Eastern Mediterranean during Revolution. She collaborates with international scholars through the HRC, fostering interdisciplinary humanities research.

Students under her mentorship have explored topics ranging from post-war French immigration to transatlantic abolitionism. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive editorial work and academic leadership reflect her disciplinary impact.