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Matthew Bahar is an Assistant Professor of History at Oberlin College, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in colonial North America, focusing on American Indian, imperial, and maritime history. His research explores intersections of indigenous peoples, European empires, and maritime networks in the early modern Atlantic world.
Education:
- BA, Loyola University-Chicago, 2001
- MA, St. Cloud State University, 2006
- PhD, University of Oklahoma, 2012
Research Interests: Bahar’s work examines cultural and political dynamics in colonial America, including Wabanaki-French-English relations, shipwreck catastrophes, and indigenous resistance. His first book, Storm of the Sea, analyzes maritime conflicts, while a second project investigates shipwreck encounters in early America.
Publications: Recent works include articles on oppositional Indian identity in the American Revolution and indigenous piracy’s role in shaping the Atlantic world.
Awards & Fellowships:
- Yearlong fellowship at the Huntington Library
- Fellowships from the American Antiquarian Society, Massachusetts Historical Society, and American Philosophical Society
Teaching: Courses include The Puritans and Their World and History Senior Honors II. Bahar emphasizes early America, Native American history, and the Atlantic World in his teaching.
