Aims & Scope

The American Historical Association (AHA) was founded in 1884 and chartered by Congress in 1889 to serve the interests of the entire discipline of history.

Aligning with the AHA's mission, the AHR has been the journal of record for the historical profession in the United States since 1895—the only journal that brings together scholarship from every major field of historical study.

The journal also publishes approximately one thousand book reviews per year, surveying and reporting the most important contemporary historical scholarship in the discipline.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 1.2
2024 1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.242

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 18922

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 155

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
1.2
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.242
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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