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Review: An African History of Africa – by Zeinab Badawi
Zeinab Badawi’s book offers an Afrocentric perspective on African history, challenging colonial narratives and highlighting the contributions of African civilizations. It discusses figures like Mansa Musa and Shaka Zulu, emphasizing the region’s advanced cultures despite historical exploitation. The text encourages readers to explore a non-mainstream understanding of Africa’s rich heritage and contemporary issues. Continue reading
Africa, African, African natives, Afrocentric, APrtheid, Arab, Arabs, Badawi, BBC, black, black history, British, British Empire.South Africa, caribbean, coloniser, corruption, Dark Continent, dictators, East Africa, elites, European, Geography, Global South, Great Britain, Haij, history, history of Africa, Indian Ocean, international politics, International Relations, London, Mali, Mansa Musa, Mecca, natives, Nelson Mandela, Politics, post-colonial, post-colonoal, reparations, Shaka Zulu, slave trade, slavery, SOAS, south africa, Timbuktu, transatlantic slave trade, UCL, University College London, University of London, West Africa, Western European, White Man, Zeinab Badawi, Zulu -
Wez G inviting Taylor Swift to Tintern Abbey, using Wordsworth’s seductive poetic influence…
When Taylor Swift was due to come to the U.K. on her #ErasTour last year, as ever, I was tweeting my love to her like crazy lol. #AI was getting a lot of buzz at the time and I thoought I’d put ChatGPT to the test with a bit of creative suggestion to it. I’d… Continue reading
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Review: Moctezuma and The Aztecs – by Elisenda Vila Llonch
Moctezuma II was the last great Aztec king or ruler of the Mexica people in today’s modern day Mexico. His reign saw the arrival of the conquistadors from Spain and it was Hernan Cortés who most famously defeated this strange kingdom in the New World and took hold of ht enew lands in the name… Continue reading
Americas, Aztec, Aztec Empire, Aztec pyramid, Aztecs, Aztlan, Bernal Díaz del Castillo, Bew World, bloodletting, British Museum, catholic, Catholic Priest, conquistador, Cortés, Eagle, food, Hernan Cortés, history, horse, Huitzilopochtli, human sacrifice, Jaguar, Lake Tetzcoco, London, mesoamerica, Mexica, Mexican Flag, Mexico, Mexico City, Military, Moctezuma, Moctezuma II, Moztezuma, muskets, New SPain, New World, Palenque, Pyramid, Quetzalcoatl, smallpox, spain, Spanish, technological advancement, Tenochtitlan, Tezcatlipoca, The Conquest of New SPain, Tlaloc, Travel, turquoise, weapons, Xiuhtecuhtli -
Review: The Rule of Law – by Tom Bingham
Tom Bingham, a distinguished British judge, explores the Rule of Law in his concise book. He discusses its principles, their application in the UK, and contrasts them with foreign interpretations. The text examines Human Rights and legal fairness, offering valuable insights for aspiring law students while highlighting the flaws in the British Justice System. Continue reading
A Fair Trial, books, British Justice, Chief Justice, CIA, Civil Law, Criminal Law, equality, Equality Before the Law, European Law, fair trial, history, Human rights, Hybrid courts, injustice, International Law, justice, kangaroo courts, King, law, Master of the Rolls, Mental Health, Mental Health Act, MHA, MHRT, parliament, Politics, rule of law, Senior Law Lord, terrorism, The Rule of Law, Tom Bingham, United Kingdom, USA, War On Terror -
Review: War and Peace – by Leo Tolstoy
‘War and Peace’ needs no introduction. It holds its place in the minds of contemporary society as a literary classic. One cannot pick up a newspaper article on great books without a passing mention of Leo Tolstoy’s masterpiece. Like other classical works such as the Bible, I think that their obvious fame means and their… Continue reading
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Review: The Last Assassin – The Hunt for the Killers of Julius Caesar – by Peter Stothard
‘Et tu Brute’ – these are the immortal words of Shakespeare, recounting the treacherous death of one of Rome’s greatest Emperors, Julius Caesar. This book, by Peter Stothard, is a historical novel, recounting the last days of Caesar and the Empire of Rome immediately after his death and how, to a man, the assassins were… Continue reading
ancient history, assassination, Athens, Augustus Caesar, Brutus, Caesar, Cassius, Cassius Parmensis, civil war, dictator, dictatorship, Et tu Brute, history, Julius Caesar, Lepidus, Mark Anthony, murder, Octavian, Peter Stothard, poet, Politics, Roman Empire, Rome, Shakespeare, The Last Assassin, triumvirate, war -
Review: World Order – Reflections on the Character of Nations and the Course of History – by Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger is a very famous international American statesman. This is the first book of his that I have read. I was drawn to exploring his views as I have always noticed him throughout my life as being a key figure in international politics. The book is a neat summary of global politics and its… Continue reading
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Review: Spain 1812-2004 – by Christopher J Ross
I have read this book as I am doing a university course next year on Spanish History in the Modern Period. The book is devised for language students and at the end of each chapter excerpts in Spanish are provided, with translations, which are really useful. The book has some great side notes, detailing often… Continue reading
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History Of Translation
[INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION THEORY – Coursework Essay] Various scholars have highlighted the importance of translation history. To what extent would you agree and why? Discuss and exemplify, making reference to at least two theorists. Translation history mimics history itself. Any post-Babel relationship between tribes, nations, continents, peoples, involves translation and translators as different cultures… Continue reading
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Review: Translation, History, & Culture – by Susan Bassnet
This book features 12 essays exploring translation studies, with contributions primarily from Eastern European academics. It examines the cultural responsibilities of translators and the complexities of translating works, highlighted by historical perspectives and specific examples like 1001 Nights and Milan Kundera’s ‘The Joke’. It is valuable for both novice and advanced students. Continue reading
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