Author Biography

Roland Wenzlhuemer is Professor of Modern History at the LMU and co-director of global dis:connect. His research focuses primarily on colonial and global history. He has investigated the socio-cultural transformation of colonial agrarian economies (Ceylon), researches the emergence and significance of global infrastructures (telegraphy), is interested in transitions and transits in global connections (intercontinental shipping) and deals with the theory and method of global history.