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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

"Framing the First World War," edited by @draefox.bsky.social, @mpmfinch.bsky.social and @dmorganowen.bsky.social, has been awarded the Tomlinson Award from the @ww1ha.bsky.social. Explore "Framing the First World War": kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560 #WarHistory #WWIHistory #UPKansas

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Jonathan Boff @jfb1066.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This is a very well deserved award of a highly prestigious prize. Well done!

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mpmfinch.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Very pleased to say that our edited collection has won the Norman B. Tomlinson Prize 2025!

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David Morgan-Owen @dmorganowen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Had some wonderful news yesterday - the WW1 Historical Association awarded Framing the First World War the Norman B. Tomlinson Prize for 2025! Very grateful to our wonderful contributors and their hard work, series editor Bill Allison and the team at @univpressofkansas.bsky.social -

Book cover for 'Framing the First World War', adapted from Christopher Nevinson painting 'Return to the Trenches'. Published by university press of Kansas

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David Morgan-Owen @dmorganowen.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Great to see another positive review of Framing the First World War come out in. Jesse Tumblin writes that the book 'takes on this task from helpful and surprisingly original angles' and highlighted that 'that several quite distinctive types of readers will find this volume directly

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mpmfinch.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

@draefox.bsky.social @dmorganowen.bsky.social and my edited collection is available now! (I hate to listen back to myself, so I can only hope I said something sensible)

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Framing the First World War explores how military leaders and political figures understood the conflict, and how those interpretations influenced their decisions. Pair your reading with a podcast. Framing the First World War: tinyurl.com/r76hn2tr #WorldWarI #MilitaryHistory #WWI #UPKansas

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mpmfinch.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

New review of Making Makers, this time in the Journal of Strategic Studies, and from the estimable pen of Greg Kennedy. It's a fascinating read and worth your time - read it at the link: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/QT4BR...

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Framing the First World War explores how perceptions shaped military decisions. On Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6lqHGPVUv7… Learn more: kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560 #WorldWarI #MilitaryHistory #UpKansas @mpmfinch.bsky.social @draefox.bsky.social

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mpmfinch.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Outrageous attempt to take Norfolk Island away from the division of bean! region.com.au/boundary-cha...

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David Morgan-Owen @dmorganowen.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Great to speak to the World War I podcast about Framing the FWW, check it out here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f... @draefox.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social @univpressofkansas.bsky.social

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Podcast Episode · World War I Podcast · 5 March · 50m

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David Morgan-Owen @dmorganowen.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Without doubt the most significant development of the last few days: BOFFINATION. Thanks for the kind words, @jfb1066.bsky.social very lucky to have worked with some wonderful authors on this @univpressofkansas.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social @draefox.bsky.social

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Jonathan Boff @jfb1066.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

My review of excellent new book ‘Framing the First World War’ edited by the dream team @draefox.bsky.social @dmorganowen.bsky.social and Michael Finch is now in @fwwsjournal.bsky.social 50 free eprints available here: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/VRRIQ...

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Framing the First World War: How Diverging Views Shaped a Global Conflict

Published in First World War Studies (Ahead of Print, 2026)

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

We couldn't have said it better, Heather! Read more on Framing the First World War: How Divergent Views Shaped A Global Conflict here: kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560/. @mpmfinch.bsky.social @draefox.bsky.social @dmorganowen.bsky.social #WorldWarI #modernwarstudies #militaryhistory #upkansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Read more about the book Framing the First World War: How Divergent Views Shaped a Global Conflict edited by @mpmfinch.bsky.social, @draefox.bsky.social, and @dmorganowen.bsky.social here - kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560/. #modernwarstudies #militaryhistory #WorldWarI #upkansas

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mpmfinch.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

One does not simply build a dual carriageway to Scotland…

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mpmfinch.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I got book reviewed. Thanks v much to H-Diplo and to Nate!

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David Morgan-Owen @dmorganowen.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Stocking filler for the war history enthusiast in your life - come for the excellent cover, stay for outstanding chapters on everything from inter-theatre learning to maritime law and strategy to patriotic propaganda. Featuring chapters from @sdanisimova.bsky.social

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Get your copy of Framing the First World War today and receive 40% off with discount code: UPKHOLIDAY25 at checkout (kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560/). @mpmfinch.bsky.social @draefox.bsky.social @dmorganowen.bsky.social #modernwarstudies #militaryhistory #WorldWarI #militarythought #upkansas

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Vanda Wilcox @vandawilcox.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Delighted to receive my copy of Framing the First World War, a great collection edited by @draefox.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social and @dmorganowen.bsky.social who have put together a broad range of original essays

Front cover of Framing the First World War which features cover art showing CRW Nevinson's Returning to the Trenches.

Table of Contents pt 1 - see https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560/ for full details

Table of Contents pt 2 - see https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640560/ for full details

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mpmfinch.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Unearthed in a second-hand bookshop in Mogo, NSW of all places…

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mpmfinch.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Nearly there now. Check out @draefox.bsky.social post for a discount code.

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mpmfinch.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Nearly there now. Check out @draefox.bsky.social post for a discount code.

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Dr Aimée Fox @draefox.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

We are thrilled with the collection & are incredibly grateful to our contributors for their fantastic chapters, including @sdanisimova.bsky.social @vandawilcox.bsky.social @lmhalewood.bsky.social @yanikdag.bsky.social & more! Check out the contents & praise 👇 kansaspress.ku.edu/978070064056....

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Framing the First World War

This innovative approach to the history of World War I looks at ways in which military actors saw and perceived war, and how that exerted a significant influ...

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Dr Aimée Fox @draefox.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Only a month 'til the publication of “Framing the First World War: How Divergent Views Shaped a Global Conflict”, edited by me, @mpmfinch.bsky.social & @dmorganowen.bsky.social! US readers: get 30% discount (code: FRAMINGWWI) & free shipping if you order direct from @univpressofkansas.bsky.social

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mpmfinch.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Book Review: The New Makers of Modern Strategy: From the Ancient World to the Digital Age by Hal Brands - Michael P.M. Finch, 2025 journals-sagepub-com.ezproxy-b.deakin.edu.au/doi/full/10....

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The Strategy Bridge @thestrategybridge.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

The #StrategyBridgePodcast returns! In 1943, “Makers of Modern Strategy” was revolutionary, & we still feel its influence. You can find this episode with @mpmfinch.bsky.social & @prbeckman.bsky.social at the link…along with our full archive. Subscribe today! thestrategybridge.org/the-podcast

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Huw J. Davies @huwjdav.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Fascinating lecture last night at Pembroke College, Oxford, by @mpmfinch.bsky.social on his book 'Making Makers: The Past, The Present and the Study of War.' Mike explored the origins, development & impact of the first edition of 'The Makers of Modern Strategy', a seminal text in the history of war.

Dr Mike Finch, wearing a navy jacket and black jumper, stands behind a lectern as he delivers a presentation on his book, 'Making Makers: The Past, The Present and the Study of War', published by Oxford University Press. An image of the book is displayed on the screen behind him. Professor Adrian Gregory, also in a navy jacket, but shaking things up with a dark red jumper, sits at a table, and acts as chair and discussant for Mike's presentation.

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David Morgan-Owen @dmorganowen.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Really great to hear @mpmfinch.bsky.social about a fantastic book - will be of interest to anyone interested in ideas about war, intellectual histories of conflict, and the Makers of Modern Strategy series

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Dr Aimée Fox @draefox.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

A pleasure to listen to @mpmfinch.bsky.social talk about his latest book ‘Making Makers’ (an intellectual & military history of Makers of Modern Strategy) at his alma mater, Pembroke College Oxford, this evening. If you want to know more, check out his podcast w/ @thestrategybridge.bsky.social!

Mike finch standing at lectern in front of a slide with three covers of the three editions of Makers of Modern Strategy. Prof Adrian Gregory sits at a table to Mike’s right.

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Chris Ingram @chrisgingram.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

“New Makers” is worth it. I’m still working my way deliberately through it, but some gems in there. Also, @mpmfinch.bsky.social book Making Makers provides context to the evolution of the project that is helpful to strategy & military history scholars and practitioners.

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The Strategy Bridge @thestrategybridge.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

We're Back! The #StrategyBridgePodcast returns with an incredibly exciting episode. @mpmfinch.bsky.social joins @prbeckman.bsky.social to discuss Edward Edward Mead Earle, the original “Makers of Modern Strategy,”what it meant then, and what it still means today. thestrategybridge.org/the-podcast

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mpmfinch.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Hello. I’m giving a talk @pembrokeoxford.bsky.social next week. Please come along if you’re inclined and in the area (even better, DM too, so I know to expect you)

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mpmfinch.bsky.social @mpmfinch.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

I’ve missed British customer service.

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