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| Subject | Date Asked |
| French History | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if the French Govt. asked the American govt. for help in defending the ... A: In short the answer to your question is no, but let me qualify that. At the outbreak of events it ... | |
| 20th century europe | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry for the previous confusing question, Im writing a research paper, I was wondering if you ... A: Massive area to cover in your question. Off the top of my head, why not "Discuss the Origins of the ... | |
| government | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Around the French Revolution era, there was said to be 4 estates: first-Clergy, second-Nobles, ... A: You are right in saying hat their was an "estate" system in practice. There were however only 3 ... | |
| Germany | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: Yes studying the differences between Stalin's totalitarianism and Hitler's National socialism would ... A: I had to read your latest message very carefully before realising you were just commenting on my ... | |
| European history | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: how did the Protestant Reformation and Catholic Reformation change European culture and society? A: The Protestant Reformation was a religious reform movement of the early 16th century, though reform ... | |
| versailles | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: how many french kings lived in the palace of Versailles? Name these kings. A: Daniel Hi I have just seen this question in the question pool and I think I can help you. Versailles ... | |
| Grail | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have read your description and many others on the website. I am writing to you (and others) to ... A: Way out of my league here, but I will try and give you some pointers. Essentially Christian ... | |
| Colonisation to New Zealand | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: could you please tell me.. What were the social and economical conditions for people in england in ... A: In the 1840's Britain was undergoing all the benefits and unfortunately, all the accompanying ... | |
| jamestown | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: what is an important date in jamestown and why is it important A: Not really my area of expertise but I will try and help you.I suppose by your question you mean ... | |
| Joan of arc | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: Hey, I have a question about Joan of arc, In french her name was Jheanne d'arc right? Well what was ... A: Not really my area of expertise, but I will try and help you. Jeanne d'Arc was born around 1412 in a ... | |
| Economic/Academic history, France, ca. mid 20th century | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: 1) Any idea what the firm of Bowles, Drevet and Company did in Paris, around 1860-1870? It seems ... A: Samuel. The French version of Wikipedia mentions l'Ecole des Arts industriels et des mines which was ... | |
| Economic/Academic history, France, ca. mid 20th century | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: 1) Any idea what the firm of Bowles, Drevet and Company did in Paris, around 1860-1870? It seems ... A: What a question.I believe the company you are interested in was a bank in Paris at that time.Why so ... | |
| Social Studies | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: What were the economic motivations for European exploration anthe settlement in the United States? I ... A: A very wide ranging question! There are two distinct,but related varieties of European civilization ... | |
| Parliamentary Reforms | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: To what extent was the failure of the popular movement to achieve parliamentary reform in the period ... A: I shall attempt to help as best I can. Firstly, if we look at Britain in 1815 and get a background ... | |
| history | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: Burke's view of human nature was derived from a. Aristotle's Ethics b. mystical reflection c. ... A: Burke's education,writings and beliefs clearly show philosophical influences, both religious and ... | |
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Laurence Saunders
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Expertise
Modern European History since 1789. I would specialize in two main areas. Firstly,19th century French social and political history,paying attention to the development of republicanism and socialism.Secondly,the conflict between state and church during this period, especially the conflict over education,anticlericalism and the role women played,for example, in the large number of female congregations that developed in the first half of the century. I am also researching material for a book on Anticlericalism in Nineteenth Century France.
Experience
BA(Hons)European Area Studies Universities of Bradford/Bordeaux 1994-1997. MA. Modern European History,University of Bradford. 2000. 2 years uncompleted Phd research at Univ of Sheffield(female congregations in 19th century Bordeaux)
Education/Credentials
BA.(Hons) European Area Studies University of Bradford. 1997
MA. Modern European History. University of Bradford. 2000 r
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