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Affiche du document Designed for Play: Children’s Playgrounds and the Politics of Urban Space, 1840–2010 — Designed for Play: Children’s Playgrounds and the Politics of Urban Space, 1840–2010
Jon Winder
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Children’s playgrounds are commonly understood as the obvious place for children to play: safe, natural and out of the way. But these expectations hide a convoluted and overlooked history of children’s place in public space – one shaped by implicit social, political and environmental values, and by government intervention in spaces and lives across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This book is the first empirically grounded historical account of the modern playground, drawing on the archival materials of social reformers, park superintendents, equipment manufacturers and architects in Britain and beyond to chart the playground’s journey from marginal obscurity to popular ubiquity. In exploring the evolution of play space design, the book shows that the ideal playground has long represented a space where changing conceptions of nature, health, childhood, commerce and technology have all been played out. It covers the development of garden gymnasiums in the 1890s, the influence of Charles Wicksteed, increasing standardisation in the interwar period, the impact of progressive education, pioneering female designers and the adventure playground movement in the twentieth century, and more recent challenges to the playground’s status as a site of health, nature and safety.Designed for Play is an original and accessible contribution to modern British history, urban and environmental history, and histories and geographies of childhood. Introduction 1 Finding Space for Play: ‘playgrounds for poor children in populous places’ 2 Competing Playground Visions: ‘a distinctly civilizing influence that gives much health and happiness’ 3 Playgrounds for the People: ‘a magnetic force to draw children away from the dangers and excitements of the streets’ 4 Orthodoxy and Adventure: ‘playgrounds are often as bleak as barrack squares and just as boring’ 5 Playground Scuffles: ‘It’s ours whatever they say’ Conclusion

Designed for Play: Children’s Playgrounds and the Politics of Urban Space, 1840–2010
Jon Winder
2h20min15
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187 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 2h20min.
Children’s playgrounds are commonly understood as the obvious place for children to play: safe, natural and out of the way. But these expectations hide a convoluted and overlooked history of children’s place in public space – one shaped by implicit social, political and environmental values, and by government intervention in spaces and lives across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This book is the first empirically grounded historical account of the modern playground, drawing on the archival materials of social reformers, park superintendents, equipment manufacturers and architects in Britain and beyond to chart the playground’s journey from marginal obscurity to popular ubiquity. In exploring the evolution of play space design, the book shows that the ideal playground has long represented a space where changing conceptions of nature, health, childhood, commerce and technology have all been played out. It covers the development of garden gymnasiums in the 1890s, the influence of Charles Wicksteed, increasing standardisation in the interwar period, the impact of progressive education, pioneering female designers and the adventure playground movement in the twentieth century, and more recent challenges to the playground’s status as a site of health, nature and safety.Designed for Play is an original and accessible contribution to modern British history, urban and environmental history, and histories and geographies of childhood. Introduction 1 Finding Space for Play: ‘playgrounds for poor children in populous places’ 2 Competing Playground Visions: ‘a distinctly civilizing influence that gives much health and happiness’ 3 Playgrounds for the People: ‘a magnetic force to draw children away from the dangers and excitements of the streets’ 4 Orthodoxy and Adventure: ‘playgrounds are often as bleak as barrack squares and just as boring’ 5 Playground Scuffles: ‘It’s ours whatever they say’ Conclusion

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Affiche du document Mapping the State — Mapping the State
Martin Spychal
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The 1832 Reform Act was a landmark moment in the development of modern British politics. By overhauling the country’s ancient representative system, the legislation reshaped constitutional arrangements at Westminster, reinvigorated political relationships between the centre and the provinces, and established the political structures and precedents that both shaped and hindered electoral reform over the following century.Mapping the State leads to a fundamental rethinking of the 1832 Reform Act by demonstrating how boundary reform, and the reconstruction of England’s electoral map by the little-known 1831–2 boundary commission, underpinned this turning point in the development of the British political nation. Eschewing traditional approaches to the 1832 Reform Act, it draws from a significant new archival discovery – the working papers of the boundary commission – and a range of innovative quantitative techniques to provide a major reassessment of why and how the 1832 Reform Act passed, its impact on reformed politics both at Westminster and in the constituencies, and its significance to the expansion of the modern British state. Introduction Part I Envisioning England’s reformed electoral map 1 A balancing Act? Interests and parliamentary reform, 1780-1832 2 ‘The most unpopular part of the bill throughout the country’: reintegrating boundaries into the story of reform 3 Towards a science of government: the ‘spirit of inquiry’ and the establishment of the 1831-2 boundary commission 4 Whipped by the beadles? Data-gathering for the boundary commission Part II Redrawing England’s electoral map Chronology and voting data 5 ‘The work we are engaged in is intended to last for a century’: redrawing England’s ancient electoral map 6 The Droitwich dilemma: interests, grouping and the multiple parish borough 7‘All the kindred interests of the town and neighbourhood’: new borough limits 8 Under the knife: reconstructing the county map Conclusion

Mapping the State
Martin Spychal
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The 1832 Reform Act was a landmark moment in the development of modern British politics. By overhauling the country’s ancient representative system, the legislation reshaped constitutional arrangements at Westminster, reinvigorated political relationships between the centre and the provinces, and established the political structures and precedents that both shaped and hindered electoral reform over the following century.Mapping the State leads to a fundamental rethinking of the 1832 Reform Act by demonstrating how boundary reform, and the reconstruction of England’s electoral map by the little-known 1831–2 boundary commission, underpinned this turning point in the development of the British political nation. Eschewing traditional approaches to the 1832 Reform Act, it draws from a significant new archival discovery – the working papers of the boundary commission – and a range of innovative quantitative techniques to provide a major reassessment of why and how the 1832 Reform Act passed, its impact on reformed politics both at Westminster and in the constituencies, and its significance to the expansion of the modern British state. Introduction Part I Envisioning England’s reformed electoral map 1 A balancing Act? Interests and parliamentary reform, 1780-1832 2 ‘The most unpopular part of the bill throughout the country’: reintegrating boundaries into the story of reform 3 Towards a science of government: the ‘spirit of inquiry’ and the establishment of the 1831-2 boundary commission 4 Whipped by the beadles? Data-gathering for the boundary commission Part II Redrawing England’s electoral map Chronology and voting data 5 ‘The work we are engaged in is intended to last for a century’: redrawing England’s ancient electoral map 6 The Droitwich dilemma: interests, grouping and the multiple parish borough 7‘All the kindred interests of the town and neighbourhood’: new borough limits 8 Under the knife: reconstructing the county map Conclusion

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Affiche du document Civilian Specialists at War — Civilian Specialists at War
Christopher Phillips
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The war of 1914–18 was the first great conflict to be fought between highly industrial societies able to manufacture and transport immense quantities of goods to the field of battle. In Civilian Specialists at War, Christopher Phillips examines the manner in which Britain’s industrial society influenced the character and conduct of industrial warfare. This book analyses the multiple connections between the military, the government and the senior executives of some of pre-war Britain’s largest companies. It illustrates the British army’s evolving response to the First World War and the role to be played by non-military expertise in the prosecution of such a conflict. This study demonstrates that pre-existing professional relationships between the army, the government and private enterprise were exploited throughout the conflict. It details how civilian technologies facilitated the prosecution of war on an unprecedented scale, while showing how British experts were constrained by the political and military demands of coalition warfare. Civilian Specialists at War reveals that Britain’s transport experts were a key component in the country’s conduct of the First World War.IntroductionPart I: Preparation 1. Forging a relationship: the army, the government and Britain’s transport experts, 1825–1914 2. A fruitful collaboration: Henry Wilson, the railways and the BEF’s mobilization, 1910–14 Part II: Expansion 3. Stepping into their places: Britain’s transport experts and the expanding war, 1914–16 4. Commitment and constraint I: the South-Eastern and Chatham Railway and the port of Boulogne 5. Commitment and constraint II: Commander Gerald Holland and the role of inland water transport Part III: Armageddon 6. The civilians take over? Sir Eric Geddes and the crisis of 1916 7. ‘By similar methods as adopted by the English railway companies’: materials and working practices on the western front, 1916–18 8. The balancing act: Britain’s transport experts, the global war effort and coalition warfare, 1916–18 9. The road to victory: transportation in the British Expeditionary Force, 1917–18 Conclusion

Civilian Specialists at War
Christopher Phillips
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The war of 1914–18 was the first great conflict to be fought between highly industrial societies able to manufacture and transport immense quantities of goods to the field of battle. In Civilian Specialists at War, Christopher Phillips examines the manner in which Britain’s industrial society influenced the character and conduct of industrial warfare. This book analyses the multiple connections between the military, the government and the senior executives of some of pre-war Britain’s largest companies. It illustrates the British army’s evolving response to the First World War and the role to be played by non-military expertise in the prosecution of such a conflict. This study demonstrates that pre-existing professional relationships between the army, the government and private enterprise were exploited throughout the conflict. It details how civilian technologies facilitated the prosecution of war on an unprecedented scale, while showing how British experts were constrained by the political and military demands of coalition warfare. Civilian Specialists at War reveals that Britain’s transport experts were a key component in the country’s conduct of the First World War.IntroductionPart I: Preparation 1. Forging a relationship: the army, the government and Britain’s transport experts, 1825–1914 2. A fruitful collaboration: Henry Wilson, the railways and the BEF’s mobilization, 1910–14 Part II: Expansion 3. Stepping into their places: Britain’s transport experts and the expanding war, 1914–16 4. Commitment and constraint I: the South-Eastern and Chatham Railway and the port of Boulogne 5. Commitment and constraint II: Commander Gerald Holland and the role of inland water transport Part III: Armageddon 6. The civilians take over? Sir Eric Geddes and the crisis of 1916 7. ‘By similar methods as adopted by the English railway companies’: materials and working practices on the western front, 1916–18 8. The balancing act: Britain’s transport experts, the global war effort and coalition warfare, 1916–18 9. The road to victory: transportation in the British Expeditionary Force, 1917–18 Conclusion

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Affiche du document Octavia Hill, social activism and the remaking of British society — Octavia Hill, social activism and the remaking of British society
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This volume reassesses the life and work of Octavia Hill, housing reformer, open space campaigner, co-founder of the National Trust, founder of the Army Cadet Force, and the first woman to be invited to sit on a royal commission. In her lifetime she was widely regarded as an authority on a broad range of social problems. Yet despite her early pre-eminence, and the remarkable success of the institutions which she helped to found, Hill fell from public favour in the twentieth century. This book provides a nuanced portrait of Hill and her work in a broader context of social change, reflecting recent scholarship on nineteenth-century society in general, and on philanthropy and preservation, and women’s role in them, in particular.Foreword - Dame Helen Ghosh, director general, National Trust I. ‘The habit of seeing and sorting out problems’: Octavia Hill’s life and afterlife1. Octavia Hill: ‘the most misunderstood … Victorian reformer’ - Elizabeth Baigent 2. Octavia Hill: lessons in campaigning - Gillian Darley II. ‘Beauty is for all’: art in the life and work of Octavia Hill 3. Octavia Hill: the practice of sympathy and the art of housing - William Whyte 4. Octavia Hill’s Red Cross Hall and its murals to heroic self-sacrifice - John Price 5. ‘The poor, as well as the rich, need something more than meat and drink’: the vision of the Kyrle Society - Robert Whelan 6. Octavia Hill: the reluctant sitter - Elizabeth Heath III. ‘The value of abundant good air’: Octavia Hill and the meanings of nature 7. Octavia Hill, nature and open space: crowning success or campaigning ‘utterly without result’ - Elizabeth Baigent8. Octavia Hill and the English landscape - Paul Readman IV. ‘A common inheritance from generation to generation’: Octavia Hill and preservation 9. ‘To every landless man, woman and child in England’: Octavia Hill and the preservation movement - Astrid Swenson 10. Octavia Hill and the National Trust - Melanie Hall V. ‘The loving zeal of individuals which cannot be legislated for by Parliament’: Octavia Hill’s vision in historical context 11. At home in the metropolis: gender and ideals of social service - Jane Garnett 12. Octavia Hill, Beatrice Webb, and the Royal Commission on the Poor Laws, 1905–9: a mid Victorian in an Edwardian world - Lawrence Goldman VI. Hill’s legacy13. ‘Some dreadful buildings in Southwark’: a tour of nineteenth-century social housing - William Whyte 14. For the benefit of the nation: politics and the early National Trust - Ben Cowell

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This volume reassesses the life and work of Octavia Hill, housing reformer, open space campaigner, co-founder of the National Trust, founder of the Army Cadet Force, and the first woman to be invited to sit on a royal commission. In her lifetime she was widely regarded as an authority on a broad range of social problems. Yet despite her early pre-eminence, and the remarkable success of the institutions which she helped to found, Hill fell from public favour in the twentieth century. This book provides a nuanced portrait of Hill and her work in a broader context of social change, reflecting recent scholarship on nineteenth-century society in general, and on philanthropy and preservation, and women’s role in them, in particular.Foreword - Dame Helen Ghosh, director general, National Trust I. ‘The habit of seeing and sorting out problems’: Octavia Hill’s life and afterlife1. Octavia Hill: ‘the most misunderstood … Victorian reformer’ - Elizabeth Baigent 2. Octavia Hill: lessons in campaigning - Gillian Darley II. ‘Beauty is for all’: art in the life and work of Octavia Hill 3. Octavia Hill: the practice of sympathy and the art of housing - William Whyte 4. Octavia Hill’s Red Cross Hall and its murals to heroic self-sacrifice - John Price 5. ‘The poor, as well as the rich, need something more than meat and drink’: the vision of the Kyrle Society - Robert Whelan 6. Octavia Hill: the reluctant sitter - Elizabeth Heath III. ‘The value of abundant good air’: Octavia Hill and the meanings of nature 7. Octavia Hill, nature and open space: crowning success or campaigning ‘utterly without result’ - Elizabeth Baigent8. Octavia Hill and the English landscape - Paul Readman IV. ‘A common inheritance from generation to generation’: Octavia Hill and preservation 9. ‘To every landless man, woman and child in England’: Octavia Hill and the preservation movement - Astrid Swenson 10. Octavia Hill and the National Trust - Melanie Hall V. ‘The loving zeal of individuals which cannot be legislated for by Parliament’: Octavia Hill’s vision in historical context 11. At home in the metropolis: gender and ideals of social service - Jane Garnett 12. Octavia Hill, Beatrice Webb, and the Royal Commission on the Poor Laws, 1905–9: a mid Victorian in an Edwardian world - Lawrence Goldman VI. Hill’s legacy13. ‘Some dreadful buildings in Southwark’: a tour of nineteenth-century social housing - William Whyte 14. For the benefit of the nation: politics and the early National Trust - Ben Cowell

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Affiche du document Rethinking Past and Present in Cuba — Rethinking Past and Present in Cuba
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This collection of essays and research articles has been designed, by its breadth of expertise and discipline, to pay suitable homage to the seminal influence and contribution made by the late Alistair Hennessy towards the development of Cuban studies. For that reason, it includes a judicious mixture of the old and the new, including several of the leading and internationally well-established experts on Cuban history, politics and culture, but also some up-and-coming researchers in the field; that mixture and the combination of topics (some addressing the past directly, others assessing the present within a historical context) reflects Hennessy’s own cross-disciplinary and open-minded approach to the study of the history of Cuba. Preface. In memory of Alistair Hennessy Antoni Kapcia 1. Spanish republicanism and the colonial empire: Alistair Hennessey and Spain's democratic revolutionChristopher Schmidt-Nowara2. Rethinking pathways to the Cuban pastLouis A. Pérez, Jr. 3. The origins of Cuban socialismFernando Martínez Heredia4. Persuading parliament: Rafael María de Labra, Spanish colonial policy and the abolitionist debate (July 1871)Catherine Davies5. Ethnic whitening processes and the politics of race, labour and national identity in colonial Cuba: a case study of Irish immigrants, 1818–45Margaret Brehony 6. From Hispanic essays to modern reporting: the evolution of Cuban journalism, considered through the figure of Justo de LaraJordi Garrell 7. The changing shape of Cuban cinema: a report and a reflection Michael Chanan 8. A mixed economy of labour in a changing CubaSteve Ludlam9. What’s in a name? Emigrant Cubans since 1959 and the curious evolution of discourse Antoni Kapcia 10. Decentering cubanidad. Commodification, cosmopolitanism and diasporic engagement shaping the Cuban migration to post-1989 Western EuropeCatherine Krull and Jean Stubbs

Rethinking Past and Present in Cuba
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This collection of essays and research articles has been designed, by its breadth of expertise and discipline, to pay suitable homage to the seminal influence and contribution made by the late Alistair Hennessy towards the development of Cuban studies. For that reason, it includes a judicious mixture of the old and the new, including several of the leading and internationally well-established experts on Cuban history, politics and culture, but also some up-and-coming researchers in the field; that mixture and the combination of topics (some addressing the past directly, others assessing the present within a historical context) reflects Hennessy’s own cross-disciplinary and open-minded approach to the study of the history of Cuba. Preface. In memory of Alistair Hennessy Antoni Kapcia 1. Spanish republicanism and the colonial empire: Alistair Hennessey and Spain's democratic revolutionChristopher Schmidt-Nowara2. Rethinking pathways to the Cuban pastLouis A. Pérez, Jr. 3. The origins of Cuban socialismFernando Martínez Heredia4. Persuading parliament: Rafael María de Labra, Spanish colonial policy and the abolitionist debate (July 1871)Catherine Davies5. Ethnic whitening processes and the politics of race, labour and national identity in colonial Cuba: a case study of Irish immigrants, 1818–45Margaret Brehony 6. From Hispanic essays to modern reporting: the evolution of Cuban journalism, considered through the figure of Justo de LaraJordi Garrell 7. The changing shape of Cuban cinema: a report and a reflection Michael Chanan 8. A mixed economy of labour in a changing CubaSteve Ludlam9. What’s in a name? Emigrant Cubans since 1959 and the curious evolution of discourse Antoni Kapcia 10. Decentering cubanidad. Commodification, cosmopolitanism and diasporic engagement shaping the Cuban migration to post-1989 Western EuropeCatherine Krull and Jean Stubbs

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Affiche du document A Nicaraguan Exceptionalism? — A Nicaraguan Exceptionalism?
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In recent years, child migrants from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador have made the perilous journey to the United States in unprecedented numbers, but their peers in Nicaragua have remained at home. Nicaragua also enjoys lower murder rates and far fewer gang problems when compared with her neighbours.Why is Nicaragua so different? The present government has promulgated a discourse of Nicaraguan exceptionalism, arguing that Nicaragua is unique thanks to the heritage of the 1979 Sandinista revolution. This volume critically interrogates that claim, asking whether the legacy of the revolution is truly exceptional. An interdisciplinary work, the book brings together historians, anthropologists and sociologists to explore the multifarious ways in which the revolutionary past continues to shape public policy – and daily life – in Nicaragua’s tumultuous present. Introduction: exceptionalism and agency in Nicaragua’s revolutionary heritageHilary Francis1. ‘We didn’t want to be like Somoza’s Guardia’: policing, crime and Nicaraguan exceptionalismRobert Sierakowski2. ‘The revolution was so many things’ Fernanda Soto3. Nicaraguan food policy: between self-sufficiency and dependencyChristiane Berth4. On Sandinista ideas of past connections to the Soviet Union and Nicaraguan exceptionalismJohannes Wilm5. Agrarian reform in Nicaragua in the 1980s: lights and shadows of its legacy José Luis Rocha6. The difference the revolution made: decision-making in Liberal and Sandinista communities Hilary Francis7. Grassroots verticalism? A Comunidad Eclesial de Base in rural NicaraguaDavid Cooper8. Nicaraguan legacies: advances and setbacks in feminist and LGBTQ activismFlorence E. Babb9. Conclusion: exceptionalism and Nicaragua’s many revolutions Justin Wolfe

A Nicaraguan Exceptionalism?
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In recent years, child migrants from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador have made the perilous journey to the United States in unprecedented numbers, but their peers in Nicaragua have remained at home. Nicaragua also enjoys lower murder rates and far fewer gang problems when compared with her neighbours.Why is Nicaragua so different? The present government has promulgated a discourse of Nicaraguan exceptionalism, arguing that Nicaragua is unique thanks to the heritage of the 1979 Sandinista revolution. This volume critically interrogates that claim, asking whether the legacy of the revolution is truly exceptional. An interdisciplinary work, the book brings together historians, anthropologists and sociologists to explore the multifarious ways in which the revolutionary past continues to shape public policy – and daily life – in Nicaragua’s tumultuous present. Introduction: exceptionalism and agency in Nicaragua’s revolutionary heritageHilary Francis1. ‘We didn’t want to be like Somoza’s Guardia’: policing, crime and Nicaraguan exceptionalismRobert Sierakowski2. ‘The revolution was so many things’ Fernanda Soto3. Nicaraguan food policy: between self-sufficiency and dependencyChristiane Berth4. On Sandinista ideas of past connections to the Soviet Union and Nicaraguan exceptionalismJohannes Wilm5. Agrarian reform in Nicaragua in the 1980s: lights and shadows of its legacy José Luis Rocha6. The difference the revolution made: decision-making in Liberal and Sandinista communities Hilary Francis7. Grassroots verticalism? A Comunidad Eclesial de Base in rural NicaraguaDavid Cooper8. Nicaraguan legacies: advances and setbacks in feminist and LGBTQ activismFlorence E. Babb9. Conclusion: exceptionalism and Nicaragua’s many revolutions Justin Wolfe

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Affiche du document Ravenna — Ravenna
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In the long-debated transition from late antiquity to the early middle ages, the city of Ravenna presents a story rich and strange. From the fourth century onwards it suffered decline in economic terms. Yet its geographical position, its status as an imperial capital, and above all its role as a connecting point between East and West, ensured that it remained an intermittent attraction for early medieval kings and emperors throughout the period from the late fifth to the eleventh century. Ravenna’s story is all the more interesting because it was complicated and unpredictable: discontinuous and continuous, sometimes obscure, sometimes including bursts of energetic activity. Throughout the early medieval centuries its flame sometimes flared, sometimes flickered, but never went out.Introduction1 A tale of two cities: Rome and Ravenna under Gothic rulePeter Heather2 Episcopal commemoration in late fifth-century RavennaDeborah M. Deliyannis 3 Production, promotion and reception: the visual culture of Ravenna between late antiquity and the middle agesMaria Cristina Carile 4 Ravenna in the sixth century: the archaeology of changeCarola Jäggi5 The circulation of marble in the Adriatic Sea at the time of JustinianYuri A. Marano6 Social instability and economic decline of the Ostrogothic community in the aftermath of the imperial victory: the papyri evidenceSalvatore Cosentino7 A striking evolution: the mint of Ravenna during the early middle agesVivien Prigent 8 Roman law in RavennaSimon Corcoran9 The church of Ravenna, Constantinople and Rome in the seventh centuryVeronica Ortenberg West-Harling10 Nobility, aristocracy and status in early medieval RavennaEdward M. Schoolman11 Charlemagne and RavennaJinty Nelson12 The early medieval naming-world of Ravenna, eastern Romagna and the PentapolisWolfgang Haubrichs13 San Severo and religious life in Ravenna during the ninth and tenth centuriesAndrea Augenti and Enrico Cirelli 14 Life and learning in earlier eleventh-century Ravenna: the evidence of Peter Damian’s lettersMichael Gledhill15 Culture and society in Ottonian Ravenna: imperial renewal or new beginnings?Tom Brown

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In the long-debated transition from late antiquity to the early middle ages, the city of Ravenna presents a story rich and strange. From the fourth century onwards it suffered decline in economic terms. Yet its geographical position, its status as an imperial capital, and above all its role as a connecting point between East and West, ensured that it remained an intermittent attraction for early medieval kings and emperors throughout the period from the late fifth to the eleventh century. Ravenna’s story is all the more interesting because it was complicated and unpredictable: discontinuous and continuous, sometimes obscure, sometimes including bursts of energetic activity. Throughout the early medieval centuries its flame sometimes flared, sometimes flickered, but never went out.Introduction1 A tale of two cities: Rome and Ravenna under Gothic rulePeter Heather2 Episcopal commemoration in late fifth-century RavennaDeborah M. Deliyannis 3 Production, promotion and reception: the visual culture of Ravenna between late antiquity and the middle agesMaria Cristina Carile 4 Ravenna in the sixth century: the archaeology of changeCarola Jäggi5 The circulation of marble in the Adriatic Sea at the time of JustinianYuri A. Marano6 Social instability and economic decline of the Ostrogothic community in the aftermath of the imperial victory: the papyri evidenceSalvatore Cosentino7 A striking evolution: the mint of Ravenna during the early middle agesVivien Prigent 8 Roman law in RavennaSimon Corcoran9 The church of Ravenna, Constantinople and Rome in the seventh centuryVeronica Ortenberg West-Harling10 Nobility, aristocracy and status in early medieval RavennaEdward M. Schoolman11 Charlemagne and RavennaJinty Nelson12 The early medieval naming-world of Ravenna, eastern Romagna and the PentapolisWolfgang Haubrichs13 San Severo and religious life in Ravenna during the ninth and tenth centuriesAndrea Augenti and Enrico Cirelli 14 Life and learning in earlier eleventh-century Ravenna: the evidence of Peter Damian’s lettersMichael Gledhill15 Culture and society in Ottonian Ravenna: imperial renewal or new beginnings?Tom Brown

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Affiche du document Suffrage and citizenship in Ireland, 1912-18 — Suffrage and citizenship in Ireland, 1912-18
Senia Pašeta
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Professor Senia Pašeta argues that our understanding of modern Irish and British politics would be enormously enriched if we recognized two things: that the Irish and British suffrage movements were deeply connected; and that the women’s suffrage movement across the United Kingdom was shaped in fundamental ways by the Irish Question from the late nineteenth century and into the twentieth. In other words, the women’s suffrage movement did not exist in a political vacuum. It interacted with, influenced and was influenced by the other main political questions of the day, and with the main political question of the day - Ireland.

Suffrage and citizenship in Ireland, 1912-18
Senia Pašeta
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Professor Senia Pašeta argues that our understanding of modern Irish and British politics would be enormously enriched if we recognized two things: that the Irish and British suffrage movements were deeply connected; and that the women’s suffrage movement across the United Kingdom was shaped in fundamental ways by the Irish Question from the late nineteenth century and into the twentieth. In other words, the women’s suffrage movement did not exist in a political vacuum. It interacted with, influenced and was influenced by the other main political questions of the day, and with the main political question of the day - Ireland.

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Affiche du document Feux de brandons (Les) — Feux de brandons (Les)
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Vers 1955, un jeune couple d'enseignants est nommé dans un petit village nivernais. Immédiatement sous le charme de cette sympathique bourgade, Aurélien et Mariette se promettent d'en réveiller le cur quelque peu endormi. A la naissance de leur second enfant, ils prennent à leur service une jeune employée de maison, maria. Max, un garçon du village sérieux et fidèle, lui apporte le bonheur et l'amour jusqu'au jour où le destin vient les frapper de plein fouet Après l'Ecole normale, Henriette Landry se dirigea vers l'enseignement des lettres à Donzy puis à Cosne. Issue d'une lignée d'enseignants, la vie scolaire n'a pas de secret pour elle. Si l'on ajoute son amour de la campagne et des traditions villageoises, on réunit tous les ingrédients de ce récit se déroulant en Donziais. Le succès des Sarments d'amour et le prix de Montauban ont conduit Henriette Landry à reprendre la plume pour ce récit vivant et authentique.

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Affiche du document Géopolitique des Grands Lacs africains — Géopolitique des Grands Lacs africains
Dédé Watchiba
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Le bassin des Grands Lacs africains est une région stratégique, riche en ressources naturelles, mais déchirée par des tensions géopolitiques et des rivalités historiques. La République Démocratique du Congo, le Rwanda, l’Ouganda et leurs voisins s’y affrontent pour le contrôle des richesses et des corridors économiques, sous l’oeil des puissances internationales.Cet essai analyse les causes profondes des conflits, les luttes d’influence et les enjeux liés à l’exploitation minière. Il éclaire les dynamiques d’instabilité mais aussi les opportunités de transformation et de coopération régionale.À travers une approche documentée, sont explorées les voies possibles pour sortir de la spirale des crises : meilleure gouvernance des ressources, développement d’infrastructures transnationales, et renforcement du rôle des organisations régionales.À un tournant historique, le destin des Grands Lacs africains pourrait basculer vers la stabilité ou replonger dans le chaos, selon les choix politiques et économiques à venir.

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Affiche du document Mira — Mira
Jean-Louis Chedozeau
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Mira est une chienne dont l'existence paisible se heurte brutalement à la folie des hommes et au déchaînement de la violence. Un certain 25 août, la mort et la destruction s'abattent sur le village de Maillé (Indre-et-Loire), dans lequel elle vit, et dont elle et son jeune maître ne réchappent que par miracle. Elle pose sur les événements qu'elle traverse le regard innocent et naïf d'une brave chienne de ferme que rien n'avait préparée à un tel cauchemar. Son histoire, réelle, est une mise en garde pour les générations présentes et futures, une incitation à se prémunir face aux menaces et à l'horreur de l'extrême.

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Affiche du document Un hennin pour deux rois — Un hennin pour deux rois
Paul-Jacques Leveque-Mingam
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"La gloire elle-même ne saurait être pour une femme que le deuil éclatant du bonheur", a écrit Germaine de Staël en toute connaissance de cause. Excessivement jolie et intrigante, supérieurement intelligente, Antoinette de Maignelais est la parfaite illustration d'une femme ambitieuse qui, grâce aux deux souverains dont elle fut l'égérie, parvint au faîte de la gloire, et sa chute n'en fut que plus lamentable. Elle maintient sa domination en fournissant jeunes et jolies filles à Charles VII, qui lui offre châteaux et terres. Elle meurt seule et abandonnée de tous. Un hennin pour deux rois est le deuxième roman historique de Paul-Jacques Lévèque-Mingam.

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Affiche du document The Complete Collection of Winston S. Churchill. The World Crisis Vol. 1-5. Illustrated — The Complete Collection of Winston S. Churchill. The World Crisis Vol. 1-5. Illustrated
Winston S. Churchill
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Winston S. Churchill: The Complete Collection of The World Crisis (Vol. 1-5. Illustrated) is a seminal account of World War I, offering a detailed and personal perspective on the conflict that reshaped the world. Written by one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, this comprehensive collection stands as both a historical record and a literary masterpiece. The series begins with 1911-1914, exploring the complex political landscape and rising tensions that led to the outbreak of war. Churchill delves into the diplomatic failures and military preparations that set the stage for global conflict. In 1915, he reflects on his controversial role as First Lord of the Admiralty, the Dardanelles campaign, and the lessons learned from its failures. 1916-1918 captures the war’s most intense years, highlighting the devastating battles, strategic decisions, and the eventual turning of the tide in favor of the Allies. Churchill’s firsthand insights offer a unique perspective on both the military front and the political challenges faced by Britain and its allies. In The Aftermath, Churchill examines the consequences of war, the Treaty of Versailles, and the fragile peace that followed, laying the groundwork for the geopolitical tensions that would lead to World War II. Finally, The Eastern Front provides a comprehensive analysis of the conflict between Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary, shedding light on the lesser-known but equally crucial battles that shaped the war’s outcome. Illustrated with historical photographs, maps, and documents, this collection brings the era to life, making it an essential resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of World War I. With Churchill’s eloquent prose and unparalleled insight, The World Crisis remains a timeless classic, offering a profound exploration of war, leadership, and the human experience in times of global upheaval. Contents: 1911–1914 (1923) 1915 (1923) 1916–1918 (Part 1) (1927) 1916–1918 (Part 2) (1927) The Aftermath (1929) The Eastern Front (1931)

The Complete Collection of Winston S. Churchill. The World Crisis Vol. 1-5. Illustrated
Winston S. Churchill
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Winston S. Churchill: The Complete Collection of The World Crisis (Vol. 1-5. Illustrated) is a seminal account of World War I, offering a detailed and personal perspective on the conflict that reshaped the world. Written by one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, this comprehensive collection stands as both a historical record and a literary masterpiece. The series begins with 1911-1914, exploring the complex political landscape and rising tensions that led to the outbreak of war. Churchill delves into the diplomatic failures and military preparations that set the stage for global conflict. In 1915, he reflects on his controversial role as First Lord of the Admiralty, the Dardanelles campaign, and the lessons learned from its failures. 1916-1918 captures the war’s most intense years, highlighting the devastating battles, strategic decisions, and the eventual turning of the tide in favor of the Allies. Churchill’s firsthand insights offer a unique perspective on both the military front and the political challenges faced by Britain and its allies. In The Aftermath, Churchill examines the consequences of war, the Treaty of Versailles, and the fragile peace that followed, laying the groundwork for the geopolitical tensions that would lead to World War II. Finally, The Eastern Front provides a comprehensive analysis of the conflict between Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary, shedding light on the lesser-known but equally crucial battles that shaped the war’s outcome. Illustrated with historical photographs, maps, and documents, this collection brings the era to life, making it an essential resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of World War I. With Churchill’s eloquent prose and unparalleled insight, The World Crisis remains a timeless classic, offering a profound exploration of war, leadership, and the human experience in times of global upheaval. Contents: 1911–1914 (1923) 1915 (1923) 1916–1918 (Part 1) (1927) 1916–1918 (Part 2) (1927) The Aftermath (1929) The Eastern Front (1931)

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Affiche du document The Non-Fiction Work of Churchill (15 Books). Illustrated : Second World War Vol. 1-6 , The World Crisis Vol. 1-5, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples Vol. 1-4 — The Non-Fiction Work of Churchill (15 Books). Illustrated : Second World War Vol. 1-6 , The World Crisis Vol. 1-5, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples Vol. 1-4
Winston S. Churchill
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The Non-Fiction Work of Churchill (15 Books) is a comprehensive collection of Winston S. Churchill’s most influential historical and political writings. This illustrated edition brings together three of his monumental works: The Second World War (Vol. 1–6), The World Crisis (Vol. 1–5), and A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Vol. 1–4). In The Second World War, Churchill provides a detailed account of the global conflict from his unique perspective as Britain’s wartime Prime Minister. His narrative captures the strategic decisions, key battles, and political challenges that shaped the course of history. The World Crisis offers an in-depth analysis of World War I, examining its causes, events, and aftermath through the eyes of a key participant. Finally, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples traces the development of English-speaking nations from ancient times to the modern era, exploring their shared heritage, cultural achievements, and political evolution. Renowned for his eloquence, insight, and firsthand experience, Churchill masterfully combines factual accuracy with vivid storytelling, making this collection essential reading for anyone interested in history, politics, and international relations. The inclusion of illustrations adds visual context, enriching the reader’s understanding of the pivotal moments and figures that shaped the world. Contents: ·Second World War -The Gathering Storm (1948) -Their Finest Hour (1949) -The Grand Alliance (1950) -The Hinge of Fate (1950) -Closing the Ring (1951) -Triumph and Tragedy (1953) ·The World Crisis -1911–1914 (1923) -1915 (1923) -1916–1918 (Part 1) (1927) -1916–1918 (Part 2) (1927) -The Aftermath (1929) -The Eastern Front (1931) ·A History of the English-Speaking Peoples -The Birth of Britain (1956) -The New World (1956) -The Age of Revolution (1957) -The Great Democracies (1958)

The Non-Fiction Work of Churchill (15 Books). Illustrated : Second World War Vol. 1-6 , The World Crisis Vol. 1-5, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples Vol. 1-4
Winston S. Churchill
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4578 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 2h19min.
The Non-Fiction Work of Churchill (15 Books) is a comprehensive collection of Winston S. Churchill’s most influential historical and political writings. This illustrated edition brings together three of his monumental works: The Second World War (Vol. 1–6), The World Crisis (Vol. 1–5), and A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Vol. 1–4). In The Second World War, Churchill provides a detailed account of the global conflict from his unique perspective as Britain’s wartime Prime Minister. His narrative captures the strategic decisions, key battles, and political challenges that shaped the course of history. The World Crisis offers an in-depth analysis of World War I, examining its causes, events, and aftermath through the eyes of a key participant. Finally, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples traces the development of English-speaking nations from ancient times to the modern era, exploring their shared heritage, cultural achievements, and political evolution. Renowned for his eloquence, insight, and firsthand experience, Churchill masterfully combines factual accuracy with vivid storytelling, making this collection essential reading for anyone interested in history, politics, and international relations. The inclusion of illustrations adds visual context, enriching the reader’s understanding of the pivotal moments and figures that shaped the world. Contents: ·Second World War -The Gathering Storm (1948) -Their Finest Hour (1949) -The Grand Alliance (1950) -The Hinge of Fate (1950) -Closing the Ring (1951) -Triumph and Tragedy (1953) ·The World Crisis -1911–1914 (1923) -1915 (1923) -1916–1918 (Part 1) (1927) -1916–1918 (Part 2) (1927) -The Aftermath (1929) -The Eastern Front (1931) ·A History of the English-Speaking Peoples -The Birth of Britain (1956) -The New World (1956) -The Age of Revolution (1957) -The Great Democracies (1958)

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Affiche du document Cahiers Charlevoix 15 : Études franco-ontariennes — Cahiers Charlevoix 15 : Études franco-ontariennes
Boissonneault Julie
3h45min00
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Fondée à Sudbury en 1992, la Société Charlevoix est un regroupement d’universitaires qui se consacrent à des travaux savants sur l’Ontario français. Par son nom, la Société honore la mémoire du jésuite Pierre-François-Xavier de Charlevoix (1682-1761), qui a laissé des observations remarquables sur le territoire ontarien. Limités en tout temps à dix en nombre, ses membres examinent les réalités franco-ontariennes selon les perspectives variées qu’apportent leurs disciplines. Leur élection se fait par cooptation, à l’unanimité des voix. Depuis 1995, la Société Charlevoix publie les Cahiers Charlevoix. Études franco-ontariennes, un collectif exclusivement dévolu à la diffusion des travaux de ses membres.Le numéro 15 comprend des articles de :Yves Frenette, Julie Boissonneault, Jean-Pierre Pichette, Simon Laflamme.

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Affiche du document Cahiers Charlevoix 15 : Études franco-ontariennes — Cahiers Charlevoix 15 : Études franco-ontariennes
Yves Frenette
2h24min45
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Fondée à Sudbury en 1992, la Société Charlevoix est un regroupement d’universitaires qui se consacrent à des travaux savants sur l’Ontario français. Par son nom, la Société honore la mémoire du jésuite Pierre-François-Xavier de Charlevoix (1682-1761), qui a laissé des observations remarquables sur le territoire ontarien. Limités en tout temps à dix en nombre, ses membres examinent les réalités franco-ontariennes selon les perspectives variées qu’apportent leurs disciplines. Leur élection se fait par cooptation, à l’unanimité des voix. Depuis 1995, la Société Charlevoix publie les Cahiers Charlevoix. Études franco-ontariennes, un collectif exclusivement dévolu à la diffusion des travaux de ses membres.Le numéro 15 comprend des articles de :Yves Frenette, Julie Boissonneault, Jean-Pierre Pichette, Simon Laflamme.

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Affiche du document The Complete Collection of Winston S. Churchill. Second World War Vol. 1-6. Illustrated : The Gathering Storm, Their Finest Hour, The Grand Alliance, The Hinge of Fate, Closing the Ring, Triumph and Tragedy — The Complete Collection of Winston S. Churchill. Second World War Vol. 1-6. Illustrated : The Gathering Storm, Their Finest Hour, The Grand Alliance, The Hinge of Fate, Closing the Ring, Triumph and Tragedy
Winston S. Churchill
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Winston S. Churchill: The Complete Collection of Second World War (Vol. 1-6. Illustrated) is a comprehensive and authoritative account of the global conflict that shaped the modern world. Written by one of the 20th century's most influential leaders, this six-volume masterpiece offers an unparalleled perspective on the events, strategies, and decisions that defined World War II. In The Gathering Storm, Churchill chronicles the political tensions and rising threats that led to the outbreak of war. Their Finest Hour captures Britain’s resilience during the Battle of Britain, showcasing the nation’s determination in the face of adversity. The Grand Alliance highlights the formation of the Allied powers and their coordinated efforts against the Axis forces. The Hinge of Fate marks the turning point of the war, as the Allies begin to gain the upper hand. Closing the Ring explores the tightening grip on Nazi Germany as Allied forces advance on multiple fronts. Finally, Triumph and Tragedy reflects on the war’s final stages, the defeat of Germany and Japan, and the complex political landscape that followed victory. Richly illustrated with historical photographs and maps, this collection not only documents the key moments of World War II but also provides insight into Churchill’s leadership, diplomacy, and vision for a post-war world. His firsthand experience and eloquent prose make this series both a vital historical record and a literary achievement. Perfect for history enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the war that shaped the 20th century, this definitive collection remains essential reading for generations to come. Contents: -The Gathering Storm (1948) -Their Finest Hour (1949) -The Grand Alliance (1950) -The Hinge of Fate (1950) - Closing the Ring (1951) -Triumph and Tragedy (1953)

The Complete Collection of Winston S. Churchill. Second World War Vol. 1-6. Illustrated : The Gathering Storm, Their Finest Hour, The Grand Alliance, The Hinge of Fate, Closing the Ring, Triumph and Tragedy
Winston S. Churchill
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Winston S. Churchill: The Complete Collection of Second World War (Vol. 1-6. Illustrated) is a comprehensive and authoritative account of the global conflict that shaped the modern world. Written by one of the 20th century's most influential leaders, this six-volume masterpiece offers an unparalleled perspective on the events, strategies, and decisions that defined World War II. In The Gathering Storm, Churchill chronicles the political tensions and rising threats that led to the outbreak of war. Their Finest Hour captures Britain’s resilience during the Battle of Britain, showcasing the nation’s determination in the face of adversity. The Grand Alliance highlights the formation of the Allied powers and their coordinated efforts against the Axis forces. The Hinge of Fate marks the turning point of the war, as the Allies begin to gain the upper hand. Closing the Ring explores the tightening grip on Nazi Germany as Allied forces advance on multiple fronts. Finally, Triumph and Tragedy reflects on the war’s final stages, the defeat of Germany and Japan, and the complex political landscape that followed victory. Richly illustrated with historical photographs and maps, this collection not only documents the key moments of World War II but also provides insight into Churchill’s leadership, diplomacy, and vision for a post-war world. His firsthand experience and eloquent prose make this series both a vital historical record and a literary achievement. Perfect for history enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the war that shaped the 20th century, this definitive collection remains essential reading for generations to come. Contents: -The Gathering Storm (1948) -Their Finest Hour (1949) -The Grand Alliance (1950) -The Hinge of Fate (1950) - Closing the Ring (1951) -Triumph and Tragedy (1953)

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Affiche du document La culture populaire en Grèce pendant les années 1940-1945 — La culture populaire en Grèce pendant les années 1940-1945
Antigone Mouchtouris
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Sortant de l'étude de la res1stance à travers les événements historiques, cet ouvrage, par l'analyse des chansons, permet de saisir une autre dimension de l'histoire grecque. Il s'agit de la Grèce, de la vie quotidienne, de la lutte et des sentiments des Grecs à cette époque (1940 - 1945) à travers l'analyse d'un mode de création artistique qui entretient un « lien organique avec toutes les manifestations de ce peuple ».

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Affiche du document Auvergne en 100 dates (L') — Auvergne en 100 dates (L')
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La sélection des 100 dates incontournables qui ont marqué l'histoire de l'Auvergne de l'Antiquité à nos jours.

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Affiche du document L'école de médecine de Dakar — L'école de médecine de Dakar
Mody Kante
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En 1918, à la fin de la Première Guerre mondiale qui mit à contribution au service de la France de nombreux combattants africains, l'École de médecine de Dakar fut créée, sur le modèle des Écoles de Pondichéry en Inde, de Tananarive à Madagascar et de Hanoï en Indochine. Le but était de former en Afrique-Occidentale française des médecins auxiliaires, des sage-femmes, des visiteuses médicales qui devaient exercer leur métier sous l'autorité des médecins militaires coloniaux dans le cadre de l'Assistance médicale indigène. Son enseignement médical était essentiellement pratique pour faire face aux pathologies dominantes des territoires. À la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale en 1944, la Conférence de Brazzaville étendit le recrutement de l'École de Dakar à l'Afrique-Équatoriale française et au Cameroun. L'établissement ne correspondant plus toutefois aux aspirations des populations de l'Afrique subsaharienne française, ses anciens élèves contribuèrent à faire évoluer l'École de Dakar. Elle devint en 1950 l'École préparatoire de médecine et de pharmacie de l'Institut des hautes études rattachée aux facultés de médecine de Paris et de Bordeaux. C'est sur cette base que va naître en 1957 la faculté de médecine de Dakar. Malgré un nombre assez limité d'élèves, l'École de Dakar fut à l'origine d'une élite africaine de qualité qui contribua, après les indépendances, au développement local.

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