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History: Radicalism During The English Revolution, 1641-1660 With Dr Ariel Hessayon From Goldsmiths, University of London
14th November 2022 @ 10:00 - 11:00
As part of Goldsmiths’ incisive Autumn History Series, Dr Ariel Hessayon examines arguably the most turbulent period in all English history: 1641–1660.
The period was marked by rebellion in Ireland; bloody Civil Wars in Britain; political, religious and social radicalism; regicide; eleven years of republican rule; and the de facto restoration of the monarchy.
Historians are still deeply divided on these events’ causes, the manner in which they occurred and their significance. Whereas class and ideological conflict once seemed a plausible explanatory tool, the so-called revisionist interpretation of early modern England has shifted the emphasis away from tension towards consensus and contingency.
This webinar introduces students to the latest research and debates among historians and focuses on a crucial phenomenon that current work has marginalised: popular protest and radicalism during the English Revolution.
Lecturer Profile (Please Click): Dr Ariel Hessayon
For further sessions in this great series with Goldsmiths, please see below and click for details:
- 5 October, 11:00-12:00 – Why Did Germans Vote For Hitler? with Professor Alexander Watson, Goldsmiths, University of London
- 18 October, 11:00-12:00 – Why Did Alternatives to Appeasement Fail? British Foreign Policy, 1935-39 with Professor Richard Grayson, Goldsmiths, University of London
- 1 December, 11:00-12:00 – Corporate Raiders, Corporate Empire? The Origins of British Rule in India with Dr Erica Wald, Goldsmiths, University of London
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. This means that sessions will continue irrespective of possible school closures.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Key Stage 5 students (and equivalent) studying or with an interest in studying History and related subjects. We also welcome students from other disciplines with a more general interest in the topic. Teachers and members of school staff, as always, are welcome to join with a group from school/college or as individuals.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying History at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Bluejeans (similar to Zoom) and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the university via a microphone and/or typed comments and questions. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
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