Leonardo Marques
3 books
About the Author
Leonardo Marques is a distinguished historian specializing in the economic and social dimensions of the Atlantic world, with a keen focus on the intersections of capitalism, slavery, and global trade. His scholarship meticulously unpacks the historiographical biases embedded in traditional narratives, challenging Eurocentric perspectives through rigorous analysis of gender, race, and production modes. Drawing from extensive archival research across continents, Marques illuminates the rise and fall of transatlantic slave economies, revealing their profound impacts on modern inequalities. As an affiliate of leading academic institutions, he bridges historical inquiry with contemporary debates on inequality and colonialism, offering incisive critiques that resonate in both scholarly and public spheres. His work continues to shape understandings of how past exploitations inform today's global structures.
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interdisciplinary
