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Debating the Future of War: Change and Continuity After the Invasion of Ukraine
Professor Christopher Coker, who died last week, was one of the seminal historians of modern warfare and the author of six books published by Hurst. Shortly before his death, Christopher wrote for us a tour d’horizon reflection on the state of war studies.
The Return Of the Duce? Mussolini’s Fascism and the New Italian Government
On 22 October 2022, Giorgia Meloni became the first woman Prime Minister of Italy. This fact became rather obscured by Meloni’s past. At the age of fifteen sheaaa
Is Race a Red Herring in Rishi Sunak’s Rise?
Rishi Sunak’s political ascent has let loose an avalanche of commentary about the appointment of Britain’s first non-white prime minister. Whether expressed in tones of surprise, suspicion, oraaa
Events
Citizen of London: Richard Whittington w/ Michael McCarthy
Chelsea History Festival
Michael McCarthy explores the life of Richard ‘Dick’ Whittington, the famed medieval entrepreneur, social reformer and ‘influencer’ at court.
‘Eurowhiteness: Culture, Empire and Race in the European Project’ w/ Hans Kundnani
Sheikh Zayed Theatre (in-person and online)
Join us for this event in which the speakers will discuss Hans Kundnani’s latest book, ‘Eurowhiteness: Culture, Empire and Race in the European Project’.
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