Jelmer Vos

About the Author

Jelmer Vos is a distinguished historian specializing in the African diaspora and the transatlantic slave trade, with a focus on the intricate socio-economic dynamics of slavery in the Atlantic world. His research draws on extensive archival work across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, illuminating the human stories behind the brutal machinery of the slave trade and its profound legacies. As an associate professor at the University of Glasgow, Vos has contributed significantly to the field through his nuanced analyses of resistance, adaptation, and abolition. His scholarship bridges continents, offering fresh perspectives on how enslaved communities shaped global history. With a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, Vos continues to explore the intersections of economics, culture, and power in colonial encounters.