Amy Stanley

Amy Stanley is a professor of History at Northwestern University, specializing in early modern Japan.

Her expertise lies in the social history of Edo (now Tokyo), where she delves into the lives of ordinary people through their correspondence and everyday documents.

Stanley's passion for uncovering the minutiae of historical life extends to her knowledge of samurai culture and even the sanitary conditions of Edo Castle.

Beyond her academic pursuits, she resides in Evanston, IL, with her family and a dog of uncertain breed.

Stanley's work brings the past to life through meticulous research and storytelling.