Autor: H. Morse Stephens

H. Morse Stephens (1857-1919) was a notable historian, specializing in European and Indian history. Born in Edinburgh, he embarked upon his academic journey at Balliol College, Oxford, where he excelled in history, thus foreshadowing his prolific career. His scholarly pursuits led him to a brief tenure as a professor of Modern History at the University of Bombay, where he encountered India“s rich past firsthand, an experience that profoundly influenced his subsequent work. Upon returning to England, he assumed the role of a lecturer at the University of Oxford, but his passion for Indian history remained steadfast. Stephens is primarily celebrated for his substantial contribution to the „Rulers of India“ series, wherein his volume „Albuquerque“ stands out as a seminal work, offering an incisive biography of Afonso de Albuquerque, the Portuguese viceroy instrumental in establishing Portugal“s colonial foothold in the Indian Ocean. His narrative style weaves detailed historical facts with a captivating storytelling technique, positioning him as a distinguished figure within the historiographical literary tradition. Stephens“ scholarship was not confined to single figures; his substantial body of work spanned comprehensive histories and biographies, earning him a respected place among historians who bridged the gap between Eastern and Western historical discourses.