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Dr. David Ortiz Jr.
University of Arizona
Department of History
Yours truly in front of the Federalist Wall in Paris, 1997
King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia
For the most part, I consider myself a social and cultural historian of 19th & 20th century Europe. My research interests center on the nature of public discourse in southern Europe, particularly in newspapers, magazines, and popular novels, during the 'fin de siglo' period, from about 1870-1930. I explore the impact of popular discourse on politics and social issues in turn-of-the-century Spain. My current research stretches that interest to include popular discourse on sexuality as it pertains to national identity formation.
Recent Publications
- Paper Liberals: Press and Politics in Restoration Spain, Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., 2000.
- "Redefining Public Education: Contestation, the Press, and Education in Regency Spain, 1885-1902," Journal of Social History, Fall 2001, vol. 35:1.
- "Leopaldo Alas." In Spanish Writers on Gay and Lesbian Themes: A Biographical Sourcebook, ed. David William Foster, Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., 1999.
- "Spain, Modern 1808-present." In Encyclopedia of Historians and Historical Writing, ed. Kelly Boyd, Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999.
Courses Regularly Taught
History 465C - Modern Spain, Cultural History History 465 D - Modern Spain, 1700-present
History 419 - The French Enlightenment History 420 - French Revolution and Napoleon History 325 - Modern France, 1815-present
History 103 - Topics in European History, Liberalism History 495 - Topics in European History, Nationalism INDV 103 - Western Civilizations, 1600-present
In addition, I teach graduate courses in Mediterranean history and modern Europe seminars and colloquia on various topics.
Related Websites
Modern History Sourcebook