Dr Andrew W. M. Smith

Message in a Bottle

April 2, 2020 by Andrew W M Smith

I wrote a blog about my experience of trying to ‘do history’ under lockdown (with a little help from a …
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September 27, 2019 by Andrew W M Smith

The slick Caius Preposterous knew how to turn a deal. He also knew the way to political power. How to …
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August 19, 2019 by Andrew W M Smith

A summary of my paper at the IHR is now available over at the French History Network Blog. Head on …
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April 5, 2019 by Andrew W M Smith

Often there is more than research inside the books we read. Bookmarks, train tickets, receipts, and menus tucked into pages …
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December 13, 2018 by Andrew W M Smith

I wrote up some thoughts on the recent Gilets Jaunes protests taking place in France. You can read the article …
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July 24, 2018 by Andrew W M Smith

When Andre Malraux eulogised Jean Moulin and the ‘army of shadows’ on the steps of the Panthéon in December 1964, …
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April 6, 2018 by Andrew W M Smith

There’s always a slightly awkward moment when you talk to a room full of history enthusiasts about your favourite item …
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