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Jacob Soll is a University Professor at the University of Southern California, specializing in history and accounting. He received his B.A. in History from the University of Iowa, a D.E.A. from École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, and a Ph.D. from Magdalene College, Cambridge University. Among his numerous prestigious awards are the NEH Fellowships, Jacques Barzun Prize, and the MacArthur Fellowship in 2011. Soll’s seminal book, "Publishing ‘The Prince’" (2005), explores the transformative impact of editors and publishers on Machiavelli’s seminal text, highlighting its influence on modern political thought. His research interests include the intersections of information, knowledge, and political history, as well as the impact of libraries on the formation of the modern state. Additional works include "Information Master," focusing on Louis XIV’s minister Jean-Baptiste Colbert, and ideational investigations into economic policy and agricultural society. With a rich academic background and significant fellowships, Soll continues to contribute to intellectual history, financial accountability, and the Enlightenment's relationship with libraries.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Holding the title of University Professor since July 1st, 2012, specializing in historical research and accounting.
Kazarian Foundation • N/A
Recipient of the Kazarian Foundation Fellowship.
National Endowment for the Humanities • N/A
Awarded the Public Scholar Grant.
MacArthur Foundation • N/A
Received the MacArthur Fellowship.
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation • N/A
Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship.
Trinity College, Cambridge University • Cambridge, UK
Served as a visiting scholar.
European University Institute • Florence, Italy
Held the position of Fernand Braudel Visiting Professor.
National Endowment for the Humanities • N/A
Recipient of the fellowship.
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