Laurence B. Packard

Laurence Bradford Packard (January 20, 1887 – January 14, 1955) was an American historian. He was a professor at Amherst University for 30 years.

Early life
He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts in 1887. He studied at Brockton High School. In 1909, he completed his A.B. degree from Harvard University.

Education
He completed his PhD in 1921. His PhD dealt with the age of Louis XIV.

Career
He was a professor at the University of Rochester in 1913-1925.

He was a professor at Amherst College in 1925-1931.

Books
His books include: