<p>^too true. Know too many itinerant part-timers. Since there are so many American historians, you’ll want the right angle or combination of sub-specialties. What’s hot within the field morphs. You can get a read on that once you’re in college. And, yes, the best grad programs get the best interest, when hiring. The good news is the glut of great PhDs is what’s making some formerly lesser known LACs have great history depts today.</p>