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Tracing the Origins of Uighur Oppression in Xinjiang
It is only in recent years that the headlines of the most prominent Western media publications have fully communicated the extent of China’s human rights violations in the region of Xinjiang. To be sure, the damning charges that have been brought against China reflect the increasingly authoritarian edge of Xi Jinping’s regime. However, (without being … Continue reading Tracing the Origins of Uighur Oppression in Xinjiang
Does Tudor historical fiction handle the theme of politics well?
Enter any historical fiction section of a bookshop, and the Tudors are bound to pop out at you. They are a persistent part of the fabric of England’s past and are one of the public’s entry points to the past. As such, Tudor England is a traditional source of inspiration for historical fiction. However, once … Continue reading Does Tudor historical fiction handle the theme of politics well?
Port Hamilton: the story of a Korean port
When thinking about the Great Game between Russia and Britain major events such as the Durand Line, the Anglo-Afghan War, or the Russo-Turkish War may come to mind. However, away from the limelight of central Asia there was a small incident that occurred in the Far East that might have had more consequences than were … Continue reading Port Hamilton: the story of a Korean port
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