Gottfried Liedl

Gottfried Liedl is a Senior Lecturer (Univ.-Doz.) in the Department of Economic and Social History at the University of Vienna. He holds a Dr. phil. (1984) and Habilitation (2007) from the University of Vienna, and was appointed docent for social and economic history in 2007. His research focuses on the social and economic history of the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern period, global history, Mediterranean and Islamic World studies, physical culture, and ecological history.

Key research areas include the interplay between economic systems and social structures in historical contexts, with a particular emphasis on the Mediterranean region and Islamic civilizations. His work explores themes such as minority policies, maritime trade, agricultural practices in Islamic societies, and the environmental dimensions of historical change.

Liedl’s publications include monographs like Islamische Korsaren im Mittelmeer (2012) and Ökologiegeschichte (2018), which reflect his interdisciplinary approach to history. His recent work integrates ecological perspectives with traditional historical analysis, emphasizing the Anthropocene and sustainability.

Notably, Liedl collaborates with scholars like Peter Feldbauer on comparative studies of Islamic and European societies. His academic contributions bridge medieval and early modern eras, offering insights into global interconnectedness and cultural dynamics.