Call for Papers: Did The Empire Make Sense? Exploring the Potential and the Limits of Colonial Environmental Knowledge

Environmental knowledge was crucial for colonial development. All pertinent efforts hinged on a decent understanding of natural conditions, human means, and the interaction between the two. At the same time, knowledge was a precarious asset in more than one respect. Submissions close 2026-11-16. Held 18 to 20 May 2027 in German Historical Institute London.