Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Seminar Series: Peter Hill

In brief

Date - 28 October 2024

Guest speaker - Dr Peter Hill (Northumbria University)

Title - Disturbance of Thoughts: Doubt, Impiety, and Unbelief in the Arab-Ottoman World, 17th-19th Centuries

Format - Talk, Q&A and reception

About the speaker

Dr Peter Hill is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University. He is a historian of the modern Middle East, specialising in the Arab world in the long nineteenth century. His research focuses on political thought and practice, the politics of religion, and translation and intercultural exchanges. He also has a strong interest in comparative and global history.

How to join

Events are free and everyone is welcome. No booking is required. If you wish to join online, you can email a colleague in IMES for joining information.

All talks are followed by a reception. 

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