Irina MasinFrom Empire to EuropeWhat about the American Revolution?We have learnt much about the British Empire but, of course, still very important is the disentanglement of the Thirteen American Colonies…Jul 7, 20163Jul 7, 20163
Irina MasinFrom Empire to EuropeReflections on “From Empire to Europe” to Brexit — My Top 51. I have heard about new things I have never heard before. The class allowed me to take a new look on the Empire. To be honest, I’ve never…Jul 5, 20161Jul 5, 20161
Irina MasinFrom Empire to EuropeThoughts on patriotism and EmpireOf course, it is the week of the EU Referendum and one thinks/sees/writes only about this event. But I would like to write about patriotism…Jun 21, 20161Jun 21, 20161
Irina MasinFrom Empire to Europe“People who had lost all contact with humanity” — The Mau MauThis is a quotation of John Nottingham from the BBC Documentary about the “White Terror” in Kenya aired in 2002.Jun 7, 20163Jun 7, 20163
Irina MasinFrom Empire to EuropeHow India changed the English language“It was inevitable with colonialism that Britain would imbibe the local culture and it would have a lasting effect because colonialism…May 24, 20162May 24, 20162
Irina MasinFrom Empire to EuropeDe Gaulle says “non” again — justified?1963 and 1967 the UK applied to join the EEC and five of six foundation members supported the application except for France. But was this…May 13, 20162May 13, 20162
Irina MasinFrom Empire to EuropeHow powerful is the UK today?„Where the sun never sets“– this phrase describes the British Empire which was the largest empire ever known. In 1901, at its climax it…May 2, 20161May 2, 20161
