Category Archives: History Society

Enrichment – something to discuss in History Society. Is Putin the new Red Tsar?

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Mr Kydd

All, So much of our Russian work is about levels of autocracy, central control and personality cults. It was once said of Stalin, that “all the past repeats itself, but acts only behind new masks”. We have discussed the place … Continue reading →

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History Society – recent content for those who missed the sessions Stalin in 1941 – Man of Steel (excellent for the role of war) and Red Flag (excellent on the attraction of Communism and Stalinist industrialisation)

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mr Kydd

For those of you who missed the recent sessions. These are excellent / worth a watch (even if you don’t get cake). 1941 – Stalin, man of Steel. Red Flag – 1917 (people’s Century)  

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The World at War – Stalingrad

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Mr Kydd

For those of you that missed it.  

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For the two of you who could not make history society

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Mr Kydd
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Enrichment – Russia’s most unruly ruler ?

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Year Thirteen, Great to all of you at History Society today. We will finish off Ivan the Terrible next week. Perhaps Empress Anna Ioannovna was not so brutal, but this article suggests that she was certainly more of a party girl; as well … Continue reading →

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Coming in October …

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Mr Kydd

…Fight club. The plan is for an online History debate between Mr Kydd’s set and Mrs Canning’s set. It will be done through posting comments to this post. Judging will be by Ms Vignali’s set. The aim is to get you … Continue reading →

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Russia season in the History Society

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Mr Kydd

All,   You should by now have had your paper flyer for this. The first session is on Tuesday – I am now taking orders for which cakes you want.   Mr Kydd.   The History Society Summer 2013 – … Continue reading →

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