Dr. Natalie Zacek

Biography

Natalie Zacek is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester and specializes in American history, particularly focusing on the intersections of race, slavery, and cultural studies. She completed her PhD at Johns Hopkins University in 2000 and has since engaged deeply in research surrounding the historical contexts of the United States and the Caribbean. Dr. Zacek's notable publications include a monograph titled 'Settler Society in the English Leeward Islands, 1670-1776', which won the Royal Historical Society's Gladstone Prize. She is currently working on a new book titled 'Thoroughbred Nation: Making America Racetrack, 1793-1900', published by Louisiana State University Press in 2024. She has also been a Faculty Fellow at the Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History at Harvard University, where she explored the ties between English universities and slavery. Dr. Zacek is actively involved in several scholarly communities, contributing to organizations such as the Royal Historical Society and the American Studies Research Group. Her recent research focuses on heritage, historical narratives, and the role of transatlantic slavery in shaping cultural and political landscapes. She supervises PhD students and offers courses related to American Studies, enhancing the academic experience at the University of Manchester.

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