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Prof Guy Rowlands is a Professor of History at the University of St Andrews' School of History, specializing in the history of war, European state formation, and international relations in the early modern period. His work focuses on France under Louis XIV and XV, particularly fiscal-military systems, military entrepreneurs, and state governance. He has authored influential books such as The Dynastic State and the Army under Louis XIV and The Financial Decline of a Great Power. Prof Rowlands has advised multiple PhD students and holds prestigious awards including the Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship and British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowship.
His research extends to broader themes like the Nine Years War (1688–1697) and the role of civilian contractors in early modern military systems. He collaborates internationally, contributing to exhibitions and academic projects. Current work includes a study on French artillery industries and a comparative analysis of fiscal-military states.
Awards include Fellowship of the Royal Historical Society and leadership roles like Director of the Centre for French History and Culture. His public engagement bridges historical insights with contemporary issues in state finance and military contracting.
