Judicial Politics in the Old Regime: The Parlement of Paris During the Regency
The earliest standalone authored monograph and a representative example of Hardy's early modern European history scholarship.
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James D. Hardy Jr. Books in Order
James Daniel Hardy Jr. (born 1934) is an American historian and author who taught at Louisiana State University from 1965. He earned degrees from Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania, where he received his Ph.D. in history. His scholarship ranges from early modern European political and religious history to literary interpretation, Louisiana and slavery studies, baseball history, geopolitics, and the modern American university. He served as associate dean of the LSU Honors College and has written both solo and collaborative scholarly books.
historyliterary criticismbaseball historygeopoliticshigher educationWestern civilization
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Novels (10)
- The Western World: The Development of Modern Civilization
nonfiction · 1974
- Prologue to Modernity: Early Modern Europe
nonfiction · 1974
- Milton and the Hermeneutic Journey
nonfiction · 1994
- Age of Iron: English Renaissance Tropologies of Love and Power
nonfiction · 1998
- Baseball and the Mythic Moment: How We Remember the National Game
nonfiction · 2007
- “Light of My Life”: Love, Time and Memory in Nabokov's Lolita
nonfiction · 2011
Frequently asked questions about James D. Hardy Jr.
Who is James D. Hardy Jr.?
James D. Hardy Jr. is a historian, author, and longtime Louisiana State University professor whose academic work focuses on European history, literature, and culture. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.
What was James D. Hardy Jr.’s career at LSU?
Hardy joined LSU in 1965 and taught there for about six decades. He also served as associate dean of the Honors College before retiring after reaching his 60-year service milestone.
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What influenced James D. Hardy Jr.’s interests?
His interests were shaped by literary study, a lifelong love of baseball, and Greek philosophy. He said his well-known “three laws of life” emerged from bringing Greek philosophical ideas up to date.
Which awards or honors did James D. Hardy Jr. receive?
LSU reports that Hardy received four teaching awards over two decades and was named the university’s first Sternberg Professor.
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What is James D. Hardy Jr.’s legacy?
His legacy at LSU includes decades of teaching, development of the Honors College Western Civilization curriculum, mentorship, and Honors College leadership. After retirement, he continued his intellectual engagement as a fellow of the Mackinder Forum U.S.A.
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