History
Professor of History
Harvard University
Professor Young specializes in early modern England and Europe from the Renaissance
to the French Revolution. In addition to his courses on English and European history,
Professor Young also teaches the sophomore-level seminar required of all history majors
which emphasizes skills in analyzing, writing, and researching.He is the author of
three books about the reigns of King Charles I and King James I of England. His most
recent work examines the so-called favorites of King James in relation to the history
of homosexuality.In 1987 he received the university's highest award for service and
teaching. In 2011 he was the first recipient of the James D. Dougan Award for his
contributions to faculty governance. In 2013 he was appointed to the Robert W. Harrington
Endowed Professorship.
Courses
History 121 | Europe: Renaissance to Revolution |
History 224 | Century of Genius |
History 225 | The Enlightenment |
History 290 | Theory and Writing of History |
History 321 | Tudor-Stuart England |
History 323 | Sex, Gender, and Power under King James |