معرفی
Dr. Matthew Stevens is an Associate Professor in History at Swansea University's School of Culture and Communication, specializing in medieval social, legal, and economic history. His research examines everyday life in the Middle Ages with particular focus on marginalized groups, colonization patterns, and ethnic discrimination in medieval societies.
Research Focus
Stevens investigates the intersection of law, economy, and social identity in medieval Europe, particularly through comparative studies of colonial settlements in Wales, Ireland, Prussia, and Livonia. His work analyzes:
- The economic agency of women under coverture laws
- Ethnic discrimination in English-colonized territories
- Credit systems during economic crises
- Urban development in conquered regions
- Petition systems in colonial towns
Publications Overview
Stevens' scholarship demonstrates consistent focus on legal discrimination, economic systems in colonial contexts, and urban development patterns across medieval Europe. His recent comparative work examines parallel structures in Welsh and Prussian settlements under foreign rule.
Awards and Recognition
- Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2012)
- Donald W. Sutherland Prize finalist (2010)
- Eileen Power Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Oxford University
- Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffydd Memorial Prize (2005)
Research Leadership
Stevens has secured £149,680 in competitive grants including:
- British Academy funding for 'Jim Crow in Medieval Wales' (£7,931)
- Polish National Agency grant for colonial comparison study (£49,400)
- ESRC award for women's economic history research (£81,349)
