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Rebecca Swartz

@histosaurusbex.bsky.social
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Historian of Empire, South Africa, education, childhood. Working on emancipation and childhood in the Cape colony. Based at Uni of the Free State

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Rebecca Swartz @histosaurusbex.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
I haven't been on here in a while for personal reasons, but hopping back on to say that my new book is available for download here: www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph?do... If you are interested in #histchild #histed then there should be something here for you!
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Children and Freedom in the Cape Colony
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Rebecca Swartz @histosaurusbex.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Very excited that my new book, Children and Freedom in the Cape Colony has been selected for open access publication later this year! www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/l...
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‘Bloomsbury Open Collections’ builds with a further 24 open access titles
Bloomsbury Open Collections has reached 42% of its funding goal globally for 2024-25, ensuring a further 24 titles are added.
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Rebecca Swartz @histosaurusbex.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Postdoc at the ISG at UFS. Amazing research group and culture and opportunity to work on your own research projects. Let me know if you want details and please share widely
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Rebecca Swartz @histosaurusbex.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
I am going to be stepping down as Book Reviews editor in mid-2025. Please get in touch if you are interested in taking over the position. You will be working with great people!
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Rebecca Swartz @histosaurusbex.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Does anyone have access to this article? I've checked the usual places but can't get my hands on it... muse.jhu.edu/pub/437/arti...
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Project MUSE - A "Pretended Copy Right"? E. A. Kendall and the Writing of Alexander Henry's <i>Travels and Adventures in Canada and the Indian Territories</i>
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Rebecca Swartz @histosaurusbex.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Any new or forthcoming books in #histed that you think should be reviewed in History of Education? Please send me suggestions!
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Dr Vic Clarke @vjctorianist.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
I'm still taking on research, writing, and editing projects! If you're looking for an experienced writer and editor who specialises in clearly communicating complex information, please get in touch! drvicclarke.co.uk/hire-me/
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Hire me!
I am available to hire for your research, writing, events organisation, and consultancy needs. Previously I have worked in teaching and research across English Literature, Liberal Arts, and History…
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Penny Edmonds @pennyedmonds.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
And another: theconversation.com/friday-essay...
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Friday essay: ‘I said no’ – Nie’s refusal and the troubling question of Pacific slavery in Australia
In 1881, a Pacific Islander woman brought here to work on a sugar cane plantation ran away. She was violently retrieved by her employer. Her story sheds moving light on a dark history of exploitation.
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Rebecca Swartz @histosaurusbex.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Thanks for the prompting @stephanieolsen.bsky.social @heatherlwellis.bsky.social! I am here and excited to chat with other historians of education/childhood/empire. Also, as usual, let me know if you have any recommendations for books for review in History of Education!
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