Liz Clarke

About the Author

Liz Clarke is a historian and author specializing in colonial history and public health narratives, with a keen eye for blending rigorous scholarship with engaging storytelling. Her work explores the intersections of empire, disease, and modernity, shedding light on overlooked episodes that shaped global histories. Drawing from extensive archival research in Southeast Asia and Europe, Clarke crafts accessible yet deeply insightful accounts that challenge conventional narratives of colonialism. As an educator and writer, she has contributed to academic journals and public history projects, advocating for diverse perspectives in historical discourse. Her debut graphic history, The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empire, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam (Graphic History Series), exemplifies her innovative approach to visualizing complex socio-political dynamics through vivid illustrations and compelling prose.