Dr Darius von Gu ttner is a Principal Research Fellow in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, University of Melbourne. He is an award-winning historian whose work concentrates on cultural aspects of European history and on transmission of ideas. His professional experience combines teaching at tertiary and secondary levels in Australia and overseas. He taught history subjects, including senior humanities teacher education courses. Among his books are The French Revolution (Nelson Cengage) and HTAV's French Revolution Study and Exam Guide.