Interview with Bernard and David Bachrach

We interviewed Bernard S. Bachrach (University of Minnesota) and David Bachrach (University of New Hampshire) who are father and son, and both professors of medieval history. We spoke with them at the 2010 International Congress on Medieval Studies, where we talked about how they became interested in medieval history, and some of the challenges they have as academics in researching, teaching and publishing.

Bernard S. Bachrach’s works include:

Early Carolingian Warfare: Prelude to Empire

Fulk Nerra, the Neo-Roman Consul 987-1040: A Political Biography of the Angevin Count

Merovingian Military Organization, 481-751

David Bachrach’s works include:

Religion and the Conduct of War c.300-c.1215

Saladin: The Sultan and His Times, 1138–1193

They jointly edited and translated:

The Gesta Tancredi of Ralph of Caen