Picked these postcards of the 1931 colonial exhibition up for a fiver at a street market in Paris yesterday. They show the Algerian and West African pavilions and the Monument to Overseas Forces.
Fascinating reading in the BL today- a propaganda pamphlet from 1919 about Saint Mary’s Technical School for disabled soldiers in Bombay. The gap between these idealised portraits of rehabilitation and realities of veteran aftercare in the 🇬🇧empire have been expertly explored by @hbuxton.bsky.social
Despairing at people understanding Barnier solely through the lens of Brexit when his appointment is a mark of a shift to the right (even the extreme right) in France given his immigration views and a further erosion of democracy given that he represents a party that got only 6% in the elections.
Our first blog post presents the story of Algerian veteran and activist Nourredine Abdellah Bendjelloul. colvet.eu/208-2/
Today is launch day for my project website. Here you can find information about the project, our activities and our events. You can also check out our blog where we discuss the lives of colonial veterans from around the world. colvet.eu/about/
Had a great evening at @mauricejcasey.bsky.social’s book launch. We always say we are excited to read our friends’ books but in this case it’s 💯 true😂 I know how much critical and ethical reflection and how much hard work has gone into this. Sure to be both gripping and intellectually stimulating.
It is now clear that Netanyahu said no to a cease fire, and now the question is whether the US is willing to apply any real pressure or consequences. I'm not holding my breath.
This tome arrived this morning. I learned so much while writing my chapter on the French Empire. Looking forward to learning more from all the great contributions.
