Alan Lester

@alanlester.bsky.social

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British Empire Professor, University of Sussex. Co-editor, MUP Studies in Imperialism series. Views here own.
Blogs on politics of colonial history here: https://alanlester.co.uk Editor https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/the-truth-about-empire/ .. more

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Alan Lester is a British historical geographer and author who has worked for Sussex University since 2000. He was appointed Professor of Historical Geography in 2006. He is known for his research on imperial networks, colonial humanitarianism and imperial governance. .. more

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Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · Apr 30

The podcast of David Olusoga and I discussing Empire & the rewriting of history:

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HOW TO PODCAST | David Olusoga & Alan Lester - The Truth About the British Empire

David Olusoga and Alan Lester reveal the dark realities of the British Empire, and reflect on the importance of historians amid the resurgence of nationalism and misinformation.

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Reposted by Alan Lester, Ian Butler

James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 14h

“Speaking outside his chateau in France…”
I kid you not.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Former Brexit Party MEP denies taking payment from pro-Russian campaign

A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dave Stowe @davidstowe1919.bsky.social · 19h

David Olusoga is correct...and to add further clarification: Mike Mountain Horse "signed on the dotted line..." 23 May 1916.

This is clearly shown on the online Canadian FWW Personnel Records for Mike Mountain Horse and his enlistment in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF).

Canadian Virtual War Memorial. Search engine for First World War Personnel Records database showing Mike Mountain Horse.

Canadian Virtual War Memorial. Search engine for First World War Personnel Records database showing Mike Mountain Horse and Attestation Papers. Mike Mountain Horse 'signed on the dotted line' 23 May 1916.

Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 22h

Another patriotic Brexit ally (who lives in a French Chateau) implicated in Russian bribes. Feeling the heat Farage?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 22h

This highlights the Tories’ fundamental problem.They remain mired in the childish, insulting politics of the culture war introduced to the UK by Boris Johnson & Munira Mirza. Reform now have that pitch.

Badenoch defends calling chancellor 'spineless' in Budget row www.bbc.com/news/article...

Badenoch defends calling chancellor 'spineless' in Budget row

The Conservative Party leader says she was "channelling" public anger when she accused the chancellor of "whining about mansplaining".

www.bbc.com

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Simon James @jim1132.bsky.social · 1d

It was Michael Prescott who kept referring to History Reclaimed in his Media select committee evidence - whether a history of Empire from the privateer/slave trader/overseer/Imperial administrator perspective will draw the viewers, another matter.

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Sarah May @sarahmay1.bsky.social · 1d

I hope that their botched hachet job brings more attention to this excellent programme. Of course it slipped over things I would have expected more on, but it brought out fresh angles. I actually learned some things, which is always a joy. Sadly not a pleasure that the Telegraph seems to enjoy.

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Dr. Ian Garner @irgarner.bsky.social · 1d

This is particularly irksome. Olusoga was so, so clear to complicate the picture by pointing out that such people volunteered for the empire’s war. That sort of nuance around identity and military service is fascinating.