Sang Jia Yi · Su La Ma Ni Ya Mu Zhu [ Mei ]

About the Author

Sang Jia Yi · Su La Ma Ni Ya Mu Zhu, known in English as Sanjay Subrahmanyam, is a distinguished historian and scholar specializing in early modern global history, with a particular focus on the Iberian empires and their expansive reach across Asia. Born in India and educated at prestigious institutions including the University of Delhi and Cambridge, he has held prominent academic positions at universities such as Oxford, UCLA, and the Collège de France, where he currently serves as a professor. Subrahmanyam's groundbreaking research illuminates the interconnected worlds of trade, culture, and power from the 16th to 18th centuries, challenging Eurocentric narratives through meticulous archival work and interdisciplinary approaches. His influential book, 【闪电.】新民说·葡萄牙帝国在亚洲：1500-1700（第二版）, exemplifies his expertise on Portugal's imperial legacy in Asia, blending economic history with vivid explorations of cross-cultural encounters. A prolific author and editor, Subrahmanyam continues to shape historical discourse with his insightful, cosmopolitan perspective.