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Burnam W. ReynoldsBurnam W. Reynolds has taught at Asbury University for 37 years as a professor of history. His research has centered on issues of early medieval church history, specifically in the Merovingian period, and questions of just war and the use of holy force. He has published articles in the United States, United Kingdom and the Netherlands, including his widely read The Mind of Baddo: Assassination in Merovingian Politics (Journal of Medieval History, 1987). Peter N. StearnsPeter N. Stearns is a professor of history at George Mason University where he is currently provost with almost 40 years of experience as a teacher and administrator. Stearns was chair of the department of history at Carnegie Mellon University and also served as the dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. During his tenure at Carnegie Mellon he played a key role in the rise of social and cultural history. In addition, he founded and edited the Journal of Social History. He is active in historical groups such as the American Historical Society, the Society of French Historical Studies, the Social Science History Association and the International Society for Research on Emotion. He attended Harvard College and later received his Ph.D. from Harvard University. In his prolific career as an author and editor, he has written or edited over 100 works of literature. Stearns currently serves as chair of the Advanced Placement World History committee.