Adam Ulam

1922–2000 (age 78)

Historian

Biography

Adam Ulam interpreted the complexities of history with clarity and depth, especially focusing on long arcs of European and Russian affairs. His scholarship offered both scholars and the public thoughtful context for understanding shifting global dynamics.

He was a patient teacher whose lectures sparked curiosity and whose writings continue to guide students of history. Laid to rest at Mount Auburn Cemetery, his work still illuminates the unfolding story of the modern world.

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