John Brackett

John Brackett is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Cincinnati, where he has taught since 1987. His research focuses on the social history of the Italian Renaissance (particularly Florence), the history of crime and criminal justice, and the presence of black Africans in Renaissance and early modern Europe.

Education:

• BA in History from University of California at Berkeley
• PhD in History from University of California at Berkeley (1986)

Research Interests:

• Social dynamics of Renaissance Italy
• Historical evolution of criminal justice systems
• Transnational African presence in premodern Europe

Selected Courses Taught:

• The Italian Renaissance
• Renaissance Europe: Selected Topics
• Black Africans in Europe, 1440-1800
• European Civilization (1000-1500 and 1500-1789)
• Introduction to Historical Methodologies (Graduate)
• Crime and Picaresque Literature in Europe, 1500-1800

Grant Portfolio:

• Private Non-Profit Grant #OSP98134 (1998-2000): PI for Cincinnati Union Bethel Heinold After School Project, $31,500
• Federal Grant #98-JJ-DP2-0700 (1999): PI for Creating Lasting Connections, $49,169
• Federal Grant #98-DG-B01-7241 (1999): PI for Heinold Crime Prevention, $136,021
• Federal Grant #99-JJ-DP2-0700 (2000): PI for Creating Lasting Connections renewal, $32,780
• Federal Grant #99-DG-B01-7241 (2000): PI for Heinhold Crime Prevention, $136,021