Michael de Nie

Michael de Nie, Ph.D., is a Professor of History at the University of West Georgia's College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. His work focuses on the intersection of Irish identity, British imperial history, and press culture, with a specialization in 19th-century Europe and the British Empire.

• Education:
  • B.A., History and English, Lehigh University (1992)
  • M.A., History, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1998)
  • Ph.D., History, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2001)

His research explores how media shaped perceptions of Ireland within Britain and broader imperial contexts, analyzing topics such as Fenianism, Victorian political figures, and satirical press narratives. He also investigates the role of journalism in transatlantic conflicts and colonial resistance.

Recent publications emphasize the late-Victorian press, including contributions to the award-winning Edinburgh History of the British and Irish Press (2021) and co-edited volumes like Ireland in an Imperial World (2017). Themes span British imperialism, Irish nationalism, media bias, and cultural representation.

• Scientific Awards:
  • American Conference for Irish Studies Donnelly Prize for *The Eternal Paddy: Irish Identity and the British Press, 1798-1882* (2004)

Dr. de Nie teaches courses such as Modern Ireland, Victorian Britain, and The Second World War, blending historical analysis with media studies. His ongoing project examines the late-Victorian press and its engagement with revolutionary Islam.