Professor of History
History and Philosophy
Hillyer College of Arts and Sciencesdwilliams@hartford.edu 860.768.4106 Hillyer Hall 326
Education
PhD, University of Connecticut
MA, Villanova University
BA, Fairfield University
Daniel Williamson is a professor of history. He teaches Western Civilization I, Western Civilization II, and Modern Ireland.
"I enjoy introducing our first-year students to college-level history classes," says Williamson. "It is a pleasure to see our students become more adept at thinking about historical questions and become better writers."
Williamson's research interests include:
- Irish foreign policy
- Northern Ireland Troubles
- Cold War diplomacy
Note: This faculty member will be on sabbatical for Spring 2025. During a sabbatical, faculty may not be available to support students or conduct other University business.
Anglo-Irish Relations in the Early Troubles, 1969-1972 (Bloomsbury, 2017)
Separate Agendas: Churchill, Eisenhower, and Anglo-American Relations, 1953-1955 (Lexington Books, 2006)