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Gwent Police and Senior Mental Health Managers Meeting
On 26/07/17 I wrote to Gwent Police and senior Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Trust Mental Health Nursing Manager, Perry Attwell. Hi Perry and Gwent Police, I have been wanting to write to you, with regard to the current status of my detainment under section of the mental health act at my home address. I… Continue reading
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Review: France 1815-1914 The Bourgeois Century – by Roger Magraw
This book examines post-revolutionary France, highlighting the bourgeois’s dominance during various changes of power from 1789 onwards. It explores modernisation, capitalism’s conflict with the left, and rising living standards among the working class. The author skillfully elaborates on complex topics, emphasizing the lower classes’ experiences amid political transformations. Continue reading
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La nationalité française, ça se mérite
L’essai discute de la nationalité française et de la question de sa valeur. Il explique comment obtenir la nationalité par le droit du sang ou du sol, tout en examinant les avantages et les défis liés à son acquisition. L’impact de la politique actuelle sur la nationalité est également analysé, mettant en avant la nécessité… Continue reading
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World Talk Series – Cardiff University MLANG – Oh Lord, Emmanuel – Macron’s Fall From Grace? By Dr Nick Parsons
The World Talk Lecture Series at Cardiff University features Dr. Nick Parsons discussing Emmanuel Macron’s presidency. Despite a strong electoral victory, Macron’s popularity has rapidly declined due to unpopular reforms favoring the wealthy, provoking public protests. His leadership faces challenges from divided opposition and high unemployment, raising questions about future success. Continue reading
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Review: Marxism and the French Left – by Tony Judt
This book examines socialism in France, exploring the evolution of the political left from the nineteenth century through detailed chapters. It covers the rise of trade unionism, the SFIO’s ascent, and the decline of socialist power as communists gained influence. The final chapter discusses Mitterand’s 1981 electoral victory and its historical significance. Continue reading
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Spain’s Catalan Crisis / Catalonia’s Spanish Crisis – Lecture by Dr Andrew Dowling at Cardiff University
The lecture by Dr. Andrew Dowling at Cardiff University analyzed Catalonia’s independence movement, highlighting its origins in the 2008 economic crisis. It explored the region’s identity and political dynamics, emphasizing the clash between Catalan nationalism and Spanish centralization. Dowling concluded that the future independence of Catalonia remains uncertain given political and economic complexities. Continue reading
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Review: Revolutionary Syndicalism and French Labor: A Cause Without Rebels – by Peter N. Stearns
This 1971 book examines syndicalism’s influence on the French Labour movement before World War I. It highlights how syndicalist leaders educated workers on striking for better wages and conditions, leading to increased activism. However, as non-syndicalist unions emerged, syndicalist ideas waned due to improved worker conditions and socioeconomic changes in France. Continue reading
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Review: Liberté, Égalité and Fraternité at Work – by Steve Jefferys
The content examines Employment relations in France from an Anglo-Saxon perspective, highlighting differences in industrial relations and the frequent occurrence of strikes, especially among public sector workers. It discusses state intervention in the economy, trade union mobilization, and the evolving business model towards American influence, making it a valuable resource for studying French Labour history. Continue reading
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Review: Still Breathing: The True Adventures of the Donnelly Brothers – by Anthony and Christopher Donnelly (and Simon Spence)
Chris and Anthony Donnelly are two likely lads from Wythenshawe, Manchester. Growing up to a backdrop of crime, allegedly part of the the notorious Quality Street Gang, these entrepreneurs became leading figures in the birth of Manchester’s Acid House scene, initiating illegal raves and forging bonds and networks across music from the Hacienda to the… Continue reading
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Review: Kanaval – Vodou, Politics and Revolution on the Streets of Haïti – by Leah Gordon
Leah Gordon, a former punk artist and photographer, chronicles her experiences of Kanaval in Jacmel, Haiti, from 1995 to 2010. Through powerful black and white images and oral histories, she captures the vibrant street theater that blends Vodou and political commentary. The book includes critical essays reflecting on the significance of her work. Continue reading
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