Hamilton M. Stapell

Professor Stapell is a historian of twentieth century Europe. His research and writing focus on the political and cultural history of Spain since its transition to democracy in 1975. He has published articles on national and regional identity in the 'New Europe' and on Spanish culture. He is also the author of the book entitled Remaking Madrid: Culture, Politics, and Identity after Franco (Palgrave Macmillan, 2010). Professor Stapell is currently working on a new project about Americanization in Spain after WWII.

Professor Stapell also sits on the Evolutionary Studies (EvoS) Board and is an associate editor at the Journal of Evolution and Health.

Dr. Stapell is Associate Professor and Chair of the History Department at the State University of New York (SUNY), New Paltz. He previously taught at the United States Military Academy, West Point, and for the Revelle Humanities Writing Program at the University of California, San Diego.