French Revolution
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14 July 1789: The storming of the Bastille and the birth of the people of Paris as political force, by Prof Joël Félix
The storming of the Bastille was one of a series of unexpected events that led to the downfall of the Old Regime in France between May and August 1789. News from Versailles of popular minister Jacques Necker sacking had caused… Continue reading
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The Stenton Lecture and Symposium 2016
Thursday 17th November marks the date of this year’s Stenton Lecture which is preceded by the Stenton Symposium. What is the Stenton Lecture? The Stenton lecture is an annual lecture by an eminent historian, hosted by the Department and held… Continue reading
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Dr Simon Lee ‘Delacroix’s ‘Liberty Leading the People’: an Accidental Icon?’
7.30pm, 4th December 2015, Reading School. Are you interested in nineteenth-century French history and free this Friday evening at 7.30 pm? If so, do come along to the local branch of the Historical Association at Reading School to hear Dr… Continue reading
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HISTORY STAFF ON BBC
Our World-leading experts are often contacted by the media to share their research and knowledge This Monday Professor Joel Felix will discuss the French Revolution on BBC radio at 11.00 and Professor of Public Engagement Kate Williams will appear on… Continue reading
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