James Keating
@james-keating
I hold a degree in History from the University of Liverpool and have always loved reading non-fiction in my spare time. My specific interests mainly lie in Russian history but I have also been fascinated with biographies outside of Russia from the biggest names in history such as Frida Kahlo or Oliver Cromwell.
The Life of Tadeusz Kościuszko: A Revolutionary on 2 Continents
Tadeusz Kościuszko was a prominent military engineer who became a national hero in Poland and the United States, among other nations. This is his story.
Mao’s Great Leap Forward & How It Killed Millions
The policy that led to the deaths of tens of millions. What was the Great Leap Forward, and why was it so disastrous?
The Chinese Civil War & Mao’s Long March
The Chinese Civil War saw two ideologies and two prominent figures in history, Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-Shek, fight for decades to impart their vision for the future of China.
How did Mao Lead China, and What did He Leave Behind?
Mao’s reign over China is one of the most controversial in history. The impact of his leadership is profound and hard to define as strictly good or evil without exploration.
Mao Zedong: His Origins & Unlikely Rise to Power
From begging on the streets to leading a nation of nine hundred million, who was Mao Zedong, and how did he become the leader of China?
10 Times Ivan the Terrible Really Was Terrible
Ivan the Terrible: the first Tsar of Russia, and a reign spanning from 1547 all the way up until 1584. What earnt him such a bad name in history?
A Glimpse into Socialist Realism: 6 Paintings of the Soviet Union
Spanning over 80 years (1932-88), socialist realism was an official art form with an unwavering idealization of life under Soviet rule after World War II.
5 Stunning Works by Frida Kahlo You Should Know
Frida Kahlo is one of the most famous women artists of modern art. Take a look at 5 of her fascinating works!