Arthur O. Lovejoy Professor Emeritus, History; PhD, Cambridge University
Upon earning a Ph.D. in History from Cambridge University in 1968, Kagan taught at Indiana University before joining the Hopkins faculty in 1972. Specializing in the history of Spain and its overseas empire, tother with he is the author or editor of a dozen books and more than 100 articles and essays. His most recent publications examine the place of Hispanic culture in the United States. His next book, The Inquisition’s Inquisitor: Henry Charles Lea of Philadelphia (University of Pennsylvania Press) will be released in 2024.
Current Interests: Research, Writing, Professional service on various organizations