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Raymond Jonas is a historian specializing in the modern era, with a particular focus on the connections between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. His significant works include 'Habsburgs on the Rio Grande: The Rise and Fall of the Mexican Empire,' which explores European and Mexican perspectives on American imperialism, and 'The Battle of Adwa: African Victory in the Age of Empire,' which narrates the story of a significant event in global history and highlights successful African resistance to colonization. Jonas's research also delves into political culture and counter-revolution, as reflected in his book 'France's Cult of the Sacred Heart: An Epic Tale of the Modern Era,' which discusses the basilica of Sacré-Coeur during a period of civil strife in France. Additionally, he has developed works aimed at a francophone audience and has addressed themes concerning the politics of rural France in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Jonas teaches courses related to European history and the modern historical narrative at the University of Washington, contributing to the education of both undergraduate and graduate students in history.
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