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Sophie Nicholls is a Lecturer in Early Modern History at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford. Her research specializes in political thought and intellectual history of Early Modern Europe and Britain, particularly the French Wars of Religion (1562–1629). She emphasizes the dynamic, evolving nature of political ideas during civil conflicts and explores themes such as the concept of truth, virtue, and the interplay between classical and Christian thought in the late Renaissance.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Ancient and Modern History, University of Oxford
- MPhil and PhD in Political Thought and Intellectual History, University of Cambridge
Research Interests:
- Political treatises in the French Wars of Religion
- Reception of classical ideas in Early Modern Europe
- Church-state relations and sovereignty
- The evolving concept of truth in religious and secular contexts
Her publications, including Political Thought in the French Wars of Religion (2021) and a 2024 article in the History of European Ideas, reflect her focus on analyzing intellectual developments amid historical crises. She is also preparing a critical edition of Étienne de La Boétie’s works and a trade book on the French Wars of Religion.
Advising and Grants:
- Teaches undergraduate courses on theories of the state, historiography, and Early Modern European/British history at Lady Margaret Hall.
- Past roles include a Junior Research Fellowship and college lecturer positions.
Labs and Teams:
- Affiliated with the Oxford Centre for Intellectual History.
