Hi everybody! This is my first post! I was chugging along with applications to PhD programs for the fall of next year, intending to focus on 20th Century Poland/history of memory following the Second World War when I realized that I am much more interested in pursuing topics in modern US/urban history. My undergrad thesis was on post-WWI France and the majority of my coursework was on Europe. In other words, I have zero background in US history. Is it totally crazy to apply with a proposal to work with American historians? Or, do I simply have to make the case that I can cut it working with primary source documents and can come up with an interesting research proposal? Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated!
