Matthew E. Stanley

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University of Arkansas

Also affiliated: Albany State University (2017–2023); University of Cincinnati (2013)

2 h-index 76 pubs 23 cited

Research Areas

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Matthew E. Stanley's research and publications primarily focus on American history, with a particular emphasis on the Civil War era and its lasting significance. His work examines the intersection of military events, labor movements, and the evolution of American society. Notably, his publications include "The War That Forged a Nation: Why the Civil War Still Matters" (2015), "The Loyal West" (2017), and "Grand Army of Labor" (2021). Stanley also investigates specific historical contexts, such as "Purely Military Matters: John A. McClernand and Civil Liberties in Cairo, Illinois, in 1861" (2008), and explores the relationship between historical artifacts and public understanding in "Weapons and Change: Bridging the Gap between Populism and Historical Significance at the Frazier International History Museum" (2007). His scholarship demonstrates a consistent engagement with themes of conflict, identity, and historical interpretation within the American narrative. With a h-index of 2 and over 75 publications, Stanley has a sustained record of scholarly output.

Metrics

h-index: 2
Publications: 76
Citations: 23

Selected Publications

Civil War Talks: further reminiscences of George S. Bernard and his fellow veterans (2026)

American Nineteenth Century History DOI OpenAlex
A David Montgomery Reader: Essays on Capitalism and Worker Resistance, written by Shelton Stromquist and James R. Barrett (2025)

Journal of Labor and Society DOI OpenAlex