Sophie Nicholls
@sophiehistory.bsky.social
Historian of ideas. Currently working on a history of the French Wars of Religion and an English edition of two works by Étienne de La Boétie. My cat’s name is Jonesy. I believe in L-Space.
This is not a bike. It is a university lecturer at the end of the winter term.
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
This is not a bike. It is a university lecturer at the end of the winter term.
Best birthday card ever
November 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Best birthday card ever
Have La Boétie, will travel.
October 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Have La Boétie, will travel.
A good day to read Étienne de La Boétie’s On Voluntary Servitude and reflect on those who prop up tyrants. I’m enjoying this wonderful 1963 edition by historian and communist party member François Hincker, a subject in itself!
September 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
A good day to read Étienne de La Boétie’s On Voluntary Servitude and reflect on those who prop up tyrants. I’m enjoying this wonderful 1963 edition by historian and communist party member François Hincker, a subject in itself!
In celebration of poetry
November 16, 2024 at 6:14 PM
In celebration of poetry
Hello Bluesky! Starting as I mean to go on: with a picture of my cat Jonesy 😁
November 16, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Hello Bluesky! Starting as I mean to go on: with a picture of my cat Jonesy 😁