Donald F. Lach

Donald F. Lach was a history professor at the University of Chicago, recognized as the foremost authority on Asia's influence on Europe during the period of 1500 to 1800. Over nearly five decades, he meticulously examined how the interaction between Asia and Europe reshaped European society. His extensive scholarship, including five books and four co-authored works in a highly respected series, delves into the complex dynamics of these cross-cultural exchanges. Lach's writing offers profound insights into the transformative impact of Asian societies on the development of early modern Europe.