Laurence B. Packard


Laurence Bradford Packard was an American historian. He was a professor at Amherst College for 6 years.

Early life

He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts in 1887. He studied at Brockton High School. In 1909, he completed his A.B. degree from Harvard University.

Education

He completed his PhD in 1921. His PhD dealt with the age of Louis XIV.

Career

He was a professor at the University of Rochester in 1913-1925.
He was a professor at Amherst College in 1925-1931.

Books

His books include:
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