The events of 2016 will no doubt go down in history. On Wednesday 16 November, the School of History will be hosting a roundtable discussion putting the events of 2016 into a broader historical context.
Academics from the School will discuss the legacies of European revolutions, the impact of the Great Depression, and the rise of Nazism and Stalinism, through to the constitutional crises of the twenty-first century. What do these events tell us about the strength and weaknesses of democratic politics and moral values? Why do ideologies of hate and division seem to thrive in times of economic crises? Can a historical approach help us to develop a response to contemporary events?
All are welcome to explore these ideas in this discussion, and to join academics in the School to consider these issues over a glass of wine and snacks.
For more information, please contact either Dr Mark Hurst (M.R.L.Hurst@kent.ac.uk) or Professor Ulf Schmidt (U.I.Schmidt@kent.ac.uk).
