READING HISTORY

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  • Liberal Wars conference

    Liberal wars: strategy, history, ideology 6-7 July, 2012, University of Reading Liberalism is not pacifism. The major ‘liberal’- states that attach importance, at least internally, to individual autonomy – have frequently been willing to use military force; they have also,… Continue reading

  • Reading Early Modern Studies Conference

    12-14 July 2012, University of Reading Conference programme Call for papers Booking form For more information about about this conference please follow this link If you would like to have a Word version of the form please contact Jan Cox… Continue reading

  • Statues and public memory in twenty-first century Britain

      by Dr Jeremy Burchardt Look at the photograph below.  What is your reaction? it’s a pompous, embarrassing monument to imperialism.  Knock it down! it’s a precious part of our heritage.  Those were the days! times have changed but we… Continue reading

  • The Department of History’s Film Season 2012

    Attend our inaugural retrospective film season. In collaboration with Reading Film Theatre, the heart of independent cinema in Reading, we are showcasing four thought-provoking cinematic releases that have been specially chosen by historians in the Department of History. Our aim is… Continue reading

  • History UROP Placements 2012

    Academics in the department have secured 2 UROP placements.  Dr Linda Risso’s project will be on propaganda during the cold war and Dr Emily West’s project will be on enslaved wetnursing in pre-civil war USA. UROP placements provide exciting opportunities for… Continue reading