Dr. Toby Green

Biography

Toby Green is a historian specializing in Precolonial Lusophone African history and culture, with a focus on West Africa and global inequality. He completed his PhD at the University of Birmingham under the supervision of Paulo de Moraes Farias in 2007, and joined King's College London in 2010. Green has led numerous research projects funded by major institutions, including the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the European Union. His book 'A Fistful of Shells' won the British Academy Book Prize in 2019 and has been recognized as a significant contribution to the understanding of slave trade's history and its impact on global narratives. He has recently been involved in public commentary on the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, illustrating his engagement with contemporary issues through his work. In 2023, he published 'The Covid Consensus,' offering critical insights into pandemic policy. Elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2024, Green is known for his collaborative initiatives in Africa, aiming to address historical imbalances in academic power and promote inclusive scholarship. His teaching interests span early modern Atlantic history and cultural histories in Lusophone contexts, while his research addresses the vast narratives of inequality across historical timeline.

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