Katelyn E. Ziegler

About the Author

Katelyn E. Ziegler is a historian and scholar specializing in the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition, with a keen focus on the experiences of liberated Africans in the 19th century. Her research draws from extensive archival work across Britain, Africa, and the Americas, illuminating the complex narratives of freedom, resettlement, and resistance following the 1807 abolition of the British slave trade. Ziegler's writing bridges academic rigor with accessible storytelling, making the untold stories of marginalized voices resonate with contemporary audiences. As an educator and public lecturer, she advocates for inclusive historical perspectives that challenge Eurocentric views of the abolitionist era. Her debut book, Liberated Africans and the Abolition of the Slave Trade, 1807-1896, has been praised for its meticulous detail and empathetic depth, earning accolades from leading historians.