Agustí Alcoberro

Born in Pals (Girona) in 1958, he holds a PhD in History and is a professor of Early Modern History at the University of Barcelona. A specialist in Catalan history, he has written extensively on the Renaissance and major conflicts such as the Reapers’ War and the War of Spanish Succession. He is also active in historical outreach through media and museums. His novel Retrat de Carme en penombra won the prestigious Sant Jordi Prize.