B0J0WR Map of Europe in the time of Charlemagne 768-814 AD. Color lithograph Photograph: North Wind Picture Archives/Alamy
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In this masterclass with bestselling author and journalist Simon Jenkins, you will be taken on a whistle stop tour through Europe’s history. Touchpoints will include the political twists and turns of Greece and Rome, cultural revolutions led by the likes of Shakespeare and Picasso, and many conflicts - from the French Revolution, two world wars, and up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
With Simon’s expert knowledge, visuals and ongoing Q&A, discover how Europe evolved through many fundamental changes, iterations and periods of instability to become the dominantly successful force that it is today.
Tutor profile
Simon Jenkins is a journalist and author. He writes weekly for the Guardian and has worked on the Economist and Sunday Times, and edited the Evening Standard and The Times. His books include works on architecture, the press and British politics. His bestsellers include a study of Thatcherism and short histories of London, England, Europe and, forthcoming, a ‘sceptical history’ of the Celts.
Details
Date: Wednesday 24 May 2023
Time: 1pm-2pm BST
Price: £35 (plus £2.20 booking fee)
A catch up recording will be shared after the class and will be available for two weeks.
This masterclass is available globally. See this time zone converter to check your local live streaming time.
1pm BST | 2pm CEST | 5am PDT | 8am EDT
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