Sir Richard J. Evans

Sir Richard J. Evans is a renowned historian, author, and lecturer hailing from the United Kingdom. Born on September 29, 1947, in Woodford, Essex, Evans has had a remarkable career in academics, research, and public life. He attended the Forest School in East London before studying Modern History at Oxford University in 1964, where he graduated with a First Class degree. Later, he pursued a Ph.D. at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, where he served as a lecturer and professor for several years.

Sir Richard J. Evans is widely recognized for his prolific publications on modern European history, especially Germany in the 19th and 20th centuries. His groundbreaking trilogy, The Coming of the Third Reich (2004), The Third Reich in Power (2005), and The Third Reich at War (2008), has received numerous awards and critical acclaim, establishing him as an authority on Nazi Germany. Besides these works, Evans has authored several seminal books, articles, and essays that have made significant contributions to the field of German, European, and global history.

Sir Richard J. Evans is also an accomplished academic and teacher. He has taught at several universities, including Cambridge, Stirling, and East Anglia, where he held prestigious chairs in history. He has also been a visiting professor at various international institutions, such as the University of California, Berkeley, and Sciences Po in Paris. His dedication and excellence in teaching have earned him several honors, including the University of London’s prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Award.

Sir Richard J. Evans’ remarkable career and contributions to history have earned him numerous awards and honors. He was knighted in 2012 for his services to scholarship, and he is a Fellow of the British Academy, the Royal Historical Society, and the German Historical Institute. He has also served as the President of the Royal Historical Society and as an advisor to the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education. Sir Richard J. Evans’ legacy in the field of history continues to inspire generations of scholars, academics, and students worldwide.