Category: HISTORY
The annexation of Crimea – media coverage in Britain and France
This chapter explores how British and French media portrayed the annexation of Crimea between 2013 and 2017, focusing on the narrative frameworks employed by The Economist, Le Figaro, and Causeur. It highlights the ideological divides, political implications, and differing representations of sovereignty, legitimacy, and resistance in European media discourse.
The February Revolution of 2014
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Chronicle of a Revolution: Ukraine 2013-2017
This article explores how British and French media covered the Ukrainian crisis, revealing the influence of Kremlin narratives, misconceptions about Ukraine’s internal divisions, and the cautious language used by Western outlets to describe the conflict.
Gilles of Brittany, the anglophile prince who was murdered (1420-1450)
The murder of Gilles of Brittany had repercussions throughout the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It dramatically changed the course of Anglo-Breton relations and moreover led to serious consequences for the Anglo-French political landscape.
Cinema: Dunkirk, Churchill and the Brexiteers
Explore Dunkirk and Darkest Hour, two films that highlight British resilience and the tragedy of war amidst Brexit reflections.
HISTORY / LITERATURE / USA
From Kennedy to Hillary: the end of the myth of the American dream
Democracy seems a sham when you read two books, one by Hillary Rodman Clinton, What Happened, and the other one by Marc Dugain, Ils vont tuer Robert Kennedy (They are going to kill Robert Kennedy). These two works put into perspective the true nature of American democracy, which is governed by invisible forces.
Joan of Navarre, Duchess of Brittany & Queen of England
As an ambitious woman, Joan of Navarre chose an alliance with England, despite being Valois from her mother’s side. In 1402, she agreed to marry Henry IV, the first king of the Lancaster dynasty, nicknamed “the usurper” by his detractors.
England & John IV Duke of Brittany
John IV, first duke of the new Montfort dynasty could probably be described as the most anglophile of the Breton sovereigns. Raised at the Court of England, under the benevolence of King Edward III, he landed in Brittany in 1362 at the head of the Anglo-Breton troops.