Laurence Cole

Laurence Cole is a University Professor of History at the University of Salzburg, specializing in European history with a focus on the Habsburg Empire, World War I, and post-war transitions. His research explores military history, social structures, and regional identity.

• Current project: 'WWI Veterans in Austria and Czechoslovakia 1918-1938' (2017-2022).
• Organized events: Workshop on Habsburg-Italian-Slovenian transitions (2024), Digital History 2026 conference.

His work spans books, articles, and reviews, addressing themes like illegitimate violence in Napoleonic wars and Habsburg state-building. No specific awards are mentioned in the provided data.