Dr. David Lewis

Biography

David Lewis is a Senior Lecturer in Greek History and Culture in the Classics Department at the University of Edinburgh. He joined the university in August 2018 and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in August 2022. David earned his PhD from the University of Durham in 2012 and has held prestigious research fellowships at Edinburgh, including a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship from 2015 to 2016. Prior to his appointment at Edinburgh, he was an Assistant Professor of Ancient History at the University of Nottingham from 2016 to 2018. His research primarily focuses on ancient Greek social, economic, and legal history, particularly within the broader context of the Eastern Mediterranean. He has co-edited several influential volumes on ancient economies and slave systems. His monograph, 'Greek Slave Systems in their Eastern Mediterranean Context, c. 800-146 BC,' was published by Oxford University Press in 2018. David supervises numerous PhD students, supported by research interests that include class struggle and democracy in ancient Greece, as well as the role of slave systems in economic growth during the archaic period. He is currently involved in an ERC-funded major grant exploring the structures of economy and labor experiences in the ancient Greek world, particularly focusing on Athens. David is recognized for his contributions to the field, evidenced by his publications and ongoing research projects, including a forthcoming article in June 2025.

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