He is absolutely the best: he inspires, makes you laugh, makes you think, and takes the time to make sure that you understand.

Loved McGee. Fascinating lectures, but slides dont have text, so you have to listen carefully. Textbook helps clear stuff up. Grade is in-class midterm and final, and a book review of 2 books. Only regret is i did not take more classes from him before i graduated. A must take if youre a history major or lover.

He's a great, sweet guy with a passion for history. A little on the dry side, but that's probably his old fashioned charm. Midterm, research paper, final. Fair grader and always willing to help. Lectures move fast so a laptop is necessary. Reading is manageable but not a cakewalk. Lots of memorization.

By far the most passionate and hilarious history professor I've taken at UCSB. I've taken 2 classes with him already (4B, 140B), and also plan on taking his research seminar. Lectures may seem dry, but he is extremely accommodating as long as you're willing to put in the work. Midterm/Bk review/Final. He's been through it all, knows his stuff.

Professor McGee can seem a bit boring at first, but he is very intelligent and understanding. I was terrified that this class was going to be impossibly difficult. However, Professor McGee understands that we are not experts in British history and grades fairly. The paper is a book review and is very easy if you start early.

He truly wants you to learn and better understand history and is extraordinarily helpful in his office hours.