Dr. Richard Stone

Biography

Richard G. Stone is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol specializing in the economic and social history of the Atlantic slave economy. His research explores the legacies of this period and its influence on Bristol's development and institutions. Stone's seminal work focuses on the role of the Atlantic trade and how wealth derived from slavery shaped economic dynamics, philanthropy, and the abolition movement. His published monograph, 'Bristol Birth of the Atlantic Economy, 1500-1700', utilizes detailed statistical analyses of historical customs records, questioning previous assumptions about the timeline of economic developments influenced by slavery. As a member of various research groups, including the Center for Black Humanities and the Center for Environmental Humanities, he is involved in significant projects that critically examine the connections between Bristol's historical figures and slavery. Stone actively engages with the public through talks, media appearances, and collaborations with local institutions. His commitment to reparative justice is showcased in his role as co-investigator in UKRI funded projects that study the economic impact of slavery and the collective memory of this history in contemporary society.

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