History

Profile Department of History

• We conduct historical research into the small state of Liechtenstein within its European and global contexts. The department is a centre of competence for the history of Liechtenstein and historic small states studies. We also work on selected topics beyond the context of Liechtenstein and small states.

• Based on reflected methodologies and a variety of conceptual approaches we produce both scientifically and socially relevant insights.

• We carry out research in the fields of political history, social history, cultural history, economic history and legal history, as well as public history, covering topics from the early modern period to the present day.

• We are committed to a scientific and critical understanding of history and to academic independence. We share research-based historical knowledge not only through academic teaching but also by different forms of transfer to the interested public.