Dr. Alexander Schunka

Biography

Alexander Schunka is a full professor at the Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut of the Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in the history of the Early Modern period from a European perspective. He has a deep focus on cultural history, particularly the history of migration and mobility, the history of early modern Protestantism, and cultural transfers and interactions between the Anglo-American sphere, Central Europe, and the Ottoman Empire. His academic path began with studies in Modern History and Historical Auxiliary Sciences at Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich, followed by extensive research roles, including a junior professorship in the cultures of knowledge of the European modern period. His research interests also encompass the history of early modern Protestantism, resource history, and historical migration research. Schunka has been involved in various projects and has a particular interest in the narratives of captivity during the Early Modern period. He has held positions at notable institutions and has received his habilitation in Modern and Contemporary History from the University of Stuttgart. His scholarly contributions continue to shape the understanding of early modern historical phenomena.

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