School of Humanities: Recent submissions
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Heir to the Empire: Robert Menzies and The United States of America
Published 2018-05-29Open AccessThesis -
Reconsidering the Troubles: An examination of paramilitary and state violence in Northern Ireland
Published 2018-05-29In the bitter sectarian conflict of the Northern Ireland Troubles, which spanned the years 1966- 1998, culpability has usually been firmly placed in the actions of the Irish Republican Army, a group seeking reunification ...Open AccessThesis -
Suez: A Crisis of British Identity Interrogating the narrative of British strength in the press coverage during the 1956 Suez Crisis
Published 2018-05-29The Suez Crisis in 1956 has been identified as a critical turning point for Britain as the global spheres of powers shifted after the war. Although the crisis marks a deterioration of Britain’s geopolitical reputation ...Open AccessThesis -
The Legacy of the June 4 Incident on the Sydney Chinese Community: A study of the short-term and long-term impacts of the June 4 Incident on the Chinese community of Sydney
Published 2018-05-29This thesis examines the legacy of the June 4 Incident on the Sydney Chinese community in the immediate aftermath of the event, and in the years that followed. By making the focus of the thesis primary accounts from members ...Open AccessThesis -
Public Execution and the Symbolism of Urban Space in Florence’s Crisis
Published 2018-05-29This thesis examines the Florentine Grand Council’s use of public execution to demonstrate political power in the crisis of 1494-1512. Using the example of Antonio Rinaldeschi’s execution for blasphemy in 1501, it explores ...Open AccessThesis