Robert Wilde History Expert Education M.A., Medieval Studies, Sheffield University B.A., Medieval Studies, Sheffield University Introduction History writer specializing in European and medieval history Author of the History in an Afternoon textbook series Experience Robert Wilde is a former writer for ThoughtCo who wrote about European history. Wilde received a master's degree in medieval studies and a bachelor's from Sheffield University. His first dissertation was on portents and miracles in the work of Gregory of Tours, and his second was on the 13th-century benefactors and purchases of Beaulieu Abbey.As a historian, Wilde is interested in many periods. However, his professional specialty is early medieval European history. Education Wilde received a master's degree in Medieval Studies from Sheffield University, where he also earned his bachelor's degree.PublicationsRobert authored two textbooks in the History in an Afternoon series: The French Revolution (2019)The Russian Revolution (2018) ThoughtCo and Dotdash Meredith ThoughtCo, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is an award-winning reference site offering education content created by experts. ThoughtCo reaches 13 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Robert Wilde The 19 Best Books on the Napoleonic Wars The 12 Best Books on Balkan History The 14 Best Books on the Ottoman Empire The 8 Best World War II Documentaries of 2023 Monarchs and Presidents of Italy From 1861 to Present What Is a Monarchy? Indulgences and their Role in the Reformation The Countries Involved in World War I The Rulers of France: From 840 Until 2017 When and How Did World War II End? A Guide to Renaissance Humanism A Timeline of the European Union Valkyrie: The July Bomb Plot to Kill Hitler Top Books: Modern Russia - The Revolution and After The Best Books on the Spanish Civil War How the Treaty of Versailles Contributed to Hitler's Rise Horatio Hornblower: In Which Order Should You Read the Novels? Hitler's Rise to Power: A Timeline Was Napoleon Bonaparte Really Short? The Major Alliances of World War I Population Growth and Movement in the Industrial Revolution Overview of the Declaration of Pillnitz The Diplomatic Revolution of 1756 All about The Vikings