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Monday, September 18

“Cities at the Heart of Empire: On Life in Early Modern Urban Hubs”
Time:
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Presenter:
Sanjay Subrahmanyam
Location:
VENUE CHANGED to: 3702 Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center and Global Studies Center along with The Humanities Center
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Pernille Roge
Contact Email:
per20@pitt.edu

You're invited to attend this free lecture by Sanjay Subrahmanyam discussing the importance of cities in empires and the crucial roles they have played in the the facilitation of Early Modern Hubs. Dr. Subrahmanyam has played a leading role in re-entering Asia in larger discussions of the early modern world, and challenging the assumption that Europe was the sole conduit of modernity. Join us for the reception for a reception following the lecture as well!