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It's nice to see P&P promoting my article as we approach the anniversary of the 1976 IMF Crisis, when unilateral protectionism was furiously debated within the bowels of the British state. It's open access and free to read via the link below.
Past and PresentOn advance access "The Political Crisis of British Keynesianism, 1973–1983" by @colmpm.bsky.social (@qmpoliticsir.bsky.social) #OpenAccess doi.org/10.1093/past...
Fantastic article by Tom Johnson @tomlukejohnson.bsky.social on “Reckoning and Economic Life in Late Medieval England” in Past & Present. It’s open access and can be read now thanks to @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social offering early access to it! academic.oup.com/past/advance...
Reckoning and Economic Life in Late Medieval England*Abstract. This article explores the practice of ‘reckoning’, a means of reciprocal accounting that becomes prominent in late-medieval England. Despite itsacademic.oup.com
Got my print copy today! Thank you @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social and @hsmurphy.bsky.social Read it in print or online here: academic.oup.com/past/issue/2...
I was very fortunate to take a historiography course with Professor Greble during the brief period she taught at @ccnyhistory.bsky.social. It was the most valuable class I took in college, and it’s a joy to stumble upon her work on here.
Past and PresentNew on advance access: "Displaced women, law and competing patriarchies in late Ottoman Serbia" by Emily Greble (@vanderbilt.edu) #OpenAccess doi.org/10.1093/past...
"The unemployment of hand spinners is a cautionary tale for the future of employment"
Past and PresentIn the latest post for our blog from an original research we've published @benmschneider.bsky.social (@camunicampop.bsky.social) reflects upon "A Historical Episode of Job-Destroying Technology: Technological Unemployment in the British Industrial Revolution" pastandpresent.org.uk/a-historical...
This represents the first account of the Toshakhana or Treasure House, a colonial institution appropriated from earlier Indian and Persian practice. I argue that instead of solidifying regard it produced indifference to the gift & giver. A dream come true to publish in @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social
Past and PresentOn advance access: "Tibetan Gift-Giving, British Indifference, and the Erasure of Provenance in Colonial India" by @tibetcurator.bsky.social (@uomsalc.bsky.social) #OpenAccess doi.org/10.1093/past...
Well done to our colleague @hsmurphy.bsky.social for editing a new special issue of @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social on "Medicine, Race, and Slavery in the Transatlantic World, 1600–1850" academic.oup.com/past/issue/2...
Volume 271 Issue Supplement_18 | Past & Present | Oxford AcademicThe official journal of the Past and Present Society. Publishes original scholarly articles on historical, social and cultural change in all parts of the world, examining particular problems and perio...academic.oup.com
A career and project highlight to see our @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social special issue 'Medicine, Race, and Slavery' appear - the result of workshops, conversation and many, many emails over the past four years. So grateful to the inspiring contributors and the editorial team. #EarlyModern #HistSTM 🗃️
Past and PresentOur 2026 Supplement (#18) "Medicine, Race, and Slavery in the Transatlantic World, 1600–1850" Edited by @hsmurphy.bsky.social (@kingshistory.bsky.social @cemskcl.bsky.social) Has now been published by @academic.oup.com academic.oup.com/past/issue/2...
What a great collection!
Past and PresentOur 2026 Supplement (#18) "Medicine, Race, and Slavery in the Transatlantic World, 1600–1850" Edited by @hsmurphy.bsky.social (@kingshistory.bsky.social @cemskcl.bsky.social) Has now been published by @academic.oup.com academic.oup.com/past/issue/2...
Looking forward to reading this!
Past and PresentOur 2026 Supplement (#18) "Medicine, Race, and Slavery in the Transatlantic World, 1600–1850" Edited by @hsmurphy.bsky.social (@kingshistory.bsky.social @cemskcl.bsky.social) Has now been published by @academic.oup.com academic.oup.com/past/issue/2...
Wow! What an excellent collection of articles.
Past and PresentOur 2026 Supplement (#18) "Medicine, Race, and Slavery in the Transatlantic World, 1600–1850" Edited by @hsmurphy.bsky.social (@kingshistory.bsky.social @cemskcl.bsky.social) Has now been published by @academic.oup.com academic.oup.com/past/issue/2...
Fantastic lineup asking such interesting questions.
Past and PresentOur 2026 Supplement (#18) "Medicine, Race, and Slavery in the Transatlantic World, 1600–1850" Edited by @hsmurphy.bsky.social (@kingshistory.bsky.social @cemskcl.bsky.social) Has now been published by @academic.oup.com academic.oup.com/past/issue/2...
👀 this fantastic issue is edited by our most excellent Chair, the inimitable @hsmurphy.bsky.social 🥳🥳🥳💫💫💫
Past and PresentOur 2026 Supplement (#18) "Medicine, Race, and Slavery in the Transatlantic World, 1600–1850" Edited by @hsmurphy.bsky.social (@kingshistory.bsky.social @cemskcl.bsky.social) Has now been published by @academic.oup.com academic.oup.com/past/issue/2...
excellent contribution of @hsmurphy.bsky.social includes career of Barbadian Thomas Rous (86) prodding aging brain to wonder (but no confirmation yet) about relation to Francis Rous and, thus, Warwick group/Providence Island Co @davidveevers.bsky.social @kerrylouisehistory.bsky.social
Past and Present1/ "Medicine, Race, and Slavery in the Transatlantic World, 1600–1850" by @hsmurphy.bsky.social (@kingshistory.bsky.social @cemskcl.bsky.social) doi.org/10.1093/past...
See all articles here. So delighted it’s out! They are currently free to read.
Past and PresentOur 2026 Supplement (#18) "Medicine, Race, and Slavery in the Transatlantic World, 1600–1850" Edited by @hsmurphy.bsky.social (@kingshistory.bsky.social @cemskcl.bsky.social) Has now been published by @academic.oup.com academic.oup.com/past/issue/2...
What a fantastic special issue!
Past and PresentOur 2026 Supplement (#18) "Medicine, Race, and Slavery in the Transatlantic World, 1600–1850" Edited by @hsmurphy.bsky.social (@kingshistory.bsky.social @cemskcl.bsky.social) Has now been published by @academic.oup.com academic.oup.com/past/issue/2...
A brilliant supplement issue @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social! Congrats to the editor and authors on this path-breaking publication
Past and PresentOur 2026 Supplement (#18) "Medicine, Race, and Slavery in the Transatlantic World, 1600–1850" Edited by @hsmurphy.bsky.social (@kingshistory.bsky.social @cemskcl.bsky.social) Has now been published by @academic.oup.com academic.oup.com/past/issue/2...
A new special issue in P&P on medicine, race, and slavery edited by our Director!
Past and PresentOur 2026 Supplement (#18) "Medicine, Race, and Slavery in the Transatlantic World, 1600–1850" Edited by @hsmurphy.bsky.social (@kingshistory.bsky.social @cemskcl.bsky.social) Has now been published by @academic.oup.com academic.oup.com/past/issue/2...
Woke up to the news that my article has been published in @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social edited by @hsmurphy.bsky.social! It’s an honour to be featured alongside historians whose work I’ve admired for years. Thanks to @feverprojecthd.bsky.social it's open access! 🤩
‘But Their Mouths are Sealed’: Medical Practitioners in French Colonial Courtrooms, 1828–1848∗Abstract. This article sheds light on a previously overlooked aspect of medical practice in colonial contexts: the involvement of medical practitioners intrack.smtpsendmail.com