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Christopher Brown is a historian specializing in British history, with a focus on the British Empire during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, comparative history, slavery, and abolition. His current research examines the European experience on the African coast at the height of the Atlantic slave trade, alongside his early work on the rise and fall of slavery within the British Empire. Brown has authored several influential publications including 'Moral Capital: Foundations of British Abolitionism' and contributed to academic journals and books addressing the intersections of slavery and empire. He joined Columbia University in 2007, bringing experience from his previous positions at Rutgers University and Johns Hopkins University. Throughout his career, he has held various leadership roles, such as Director of Society Fellows in the Humanities and has received several awards recognizing his mentoring prowess for doctoral students. His teaching covers a broad range of topics, including British Empire history, Atlantic slavery, and comparative histories of abolition.
Columbia University • New York
Teaching courses on British history, slavery, and abolition, while supervising doctoral students.
Rutgers University • New Jersey
Engaged in teaching and research in history.
Johns Hopkins University • Maryland
Taught courses and conducted research in comparative history.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)