FROM THE LONG ROOM

Have a good weekend.

NORTH WEST WOMEN IN WWI EXHIBITION AT IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM NORTH

Link courtesy of Grenada Reports


http://www.itv.com/news/granada/story/2014-01-17/north-west-women-in-wwi-exhibition/

WAITING FOR ED MILIBAND TO ARRIVE

Name dropping time. Met Ed Miliband about an hour ago for a coffee and a chat. Much taller than on TV. Then interviewed by Granada TV along with some mums. Might show the interview tonight.

Steve

THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION IN DETAIL

Presentation - The Russian Revolution in Detail from quintus

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ASSIGNMENT 3 A FOOTNOTE FROM

I think this is a great observation from the great Soviet writer Vasily Grossman:

“Dozens, perhaps hundreds of … teachings, creeds and programmes came as suitors to the young Russia who had cast off the chains of tsarism. As they paraded before her, the advocates of progress gazed passionately and pleadingly into her face … Invisible threads bound these men to the ideals of Western parliaments and constitutional monarchies … But the slave girl’s gaze, the great slave girl’s searching, doubting, evaluating gaze came to rest on Lenin! It was him she chose … In February 1917 the path of freedom lay open for Russia, but Russia chose Lenin … The debate opened by the supporters of Russian freedom was ended. Russian slavery had once more proved invincible …”

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LOOKING FORWARD TO WATCHING THIS SERIES

I read Paxman's book before Christmas and am looking forward to the TV version. Lots of myths to burst I feel. it's on Monday on BBC.


http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/tv-radio/455597/Jeremy-Paxman-on-World-War-One-documentary-People-need-to-appreciate-what-these-soldiers

http://acchistory.blogspot.com/2014/01/down-with-blackadder-view-of-first.html

DOWN WITH THE BLACKADDER VIEW OF HISTORY

http://acchistory.blogspot.com/2014/01/down-with-blackadder-view-of-first.html

DOWN WITH THE BLACKADDER VIEW OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR

Poignant the series' ending may have been but documentary it was not. A retrospective and reexamination of the thoughts and feelings of the soldiers at the time is overdue.

VERY INTERESTING FEATURE.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z38rq6f

NEW BOOKS ON RUSSIAN HISTORY

New books on Russian history have arrived at the library.  The librarians are in the process of working their magic to make them available to us all and I would expect we can access them next week. Many thanks to Lynsey for informing me.

Steve

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MARTIN SIXSMITH'S OPINION ON OCTOBER 1917

MONDAY'S SESSION. ARTHUR ZIMMERMANN

More on Zimmermann.

MONDAY'S SESSION

What is the significance of a railway siding near the city of Pskov?

WEDNESDAY'S LESSON: THE 1905 REVOLUTION - THE BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN (1925)

The famous Odessa steps sequence from Sergei Eisenstein's 1925 film.  The Russian troops fire on the citizens of Odessa.

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ROUND 3

Politicians argue about the first world war, but Tommy stays silent | Joe Glenton

http://gu.com/p/3yjdd

ROUND 2

Richard J Evans: Michael Gove shows his ignorance of history – again http://gu.com/p/3yj5e

SAM'S WEDDING - DANCE MOVES

Lauren and Dave re my moves.   They were rather like Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer`s moves at 4.27 onwards...




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WEDNESDAY'S SESSION

Will be on the 1905 Revolution. Please bring in your notes from today. Many thanks.

Steve

EUSEBIO - A TRUE SPORTING LEGEND

Eusebio: a true sporting legend,  a sublimely skillful footballer and a gentleman.   He played football like an artist and adhered to the Corinthian spirit throughout his stellar career.

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M. R. JAMES

If you did not catch this excellent documentary on the life of this extraordinary horror story writer and Cambridge don,  it is still available on the BBC I player.   I thoroughly recommend it.

Steve

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MARINE ARCHAEOLOGY

THANKS TO HISTORY ON GOOGLE+ VIA L.  MCGARITY FOR THIS FANTASTIC PHOTOGRAPH.   READ THEIR POSTS IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE.

STEVE

OH DEAR IT'S STARTED ALREADY!

Labour condemns Michael Gove's 'crass' comments on first world war

http://gu.com/p/3ytej