Rebecca Swartz
@histosaurusbex.bsky.social
Historian of Empire, South Africa, education, childhood. Working on emancipation and childhood in the Cape colony. Based at Uni of the Free State
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!
If you are interested in #histchild #histed then there should be something here for you!
Children and Freedom in the Cape Colony
www.bloomsburycollections.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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!
If you are interested in #histchild #histed then there should be something here for you!
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...
‘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.
www.bloomsbury.com
April 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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...
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
February 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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
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!
📢 Call for Expressions of Interest!
The Editorial Board of the History of Education Society is looking for a new Book Reviews Editor.
Deadline: March 15th 2025
Full information here: historyofeducation.org.uk/eoi-bookrevi...
#histed #eoi #history #education #edusky
The Editorial Board of the History of Education Society is looking for a new Book Reviews Editor.
Deadline: March 15th 2025
Full information here: historyofeducation.org.uk/eoi-bookrevi...
#histed #eoi #history #education #edusky
Call for Expressions of Interest - Book Reviews Editor, History of Education - History of Education Society
historyofeducation.org.uk
February 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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!
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...
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>
muse.jhu.edu
February 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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...
Reposted by Rebecca Swartz
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!
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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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January 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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/
drvicclarke.co.uk/hire-me/
Reposted by Rebecca Swartz
And another:
theconversation.com/friday-essay...
theconversation.com/friday-essay...
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.
theconversation.com
December 5, 2024 at 2:51 AM
And another:
theconversation.com/friday-essay...
theconversation.com/friday-essay...
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!
November 20, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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!