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Jimmy is an independent historian and writer based in Swindon, England. He has an MPhil in Modern European History from the University of Cambridge, where he wrote his dissertation on music and Russian patriotism in the Napoleonic Wars. He obtained a BSc in Government and History from the London School of Economics. Jimmy has written scripts for ‘The People Profiles’ YouTube channel and has appeared as a guest on The Napoleonic Wars Podcast and the Generals and Napoleon Podcast. Jimmy is a passionate about travel and has travelled extensively through Europe visiting historical sites.

Member since: Oct 22, 2023Published posts: 35

Articles by Jimmy Chen

The Rise and Fall of the Second Bulgarian Empire That Dominated the Balkans
The Rise and Fall of the Second Bulgarian Empire That Dominated the Balkans

The Second Bulgarian Empire was a medieval Bulgarian state that briefly dominated the Balkan peninsula in the 13th century.

5 Generals Who Defeated Napoleon in Battle
5 Generals Who Defeated Napoleon in Battle

Napoleon Bonaparte was rarely defeated in battle, but these five generals proved that he was not invincible.

An Overview of the Sui and Tang Chinese Dynasties
An Overview of the Sui and Tang Chinese Dynasties

After centuries of division and disorder, China was reunited by the short-lived Sui Dynasty, which gave way to the illustrious Tang Dynasty.

An Overview of the Song, Liao, Jurchen Jin, and Yuan Chinese Dynasties
An Overview of the Song, Liao, Jurchen Jin, and Yuan Chinese Dynasties

While Chinese civilization flourished under the Song Dynasty, large parts of northern China were ruled by rival dynasties until the Mongol conquest reunified the country.

6 Female Kings From World History
6 Female Kings From World History

Over the course of world history, a small number of female monarchs exercised power by assuming traditionally male titles such as “king.” Here are 6 female kings.

The History of Split: From Diocletian’s Palace to Party Town
The History of Split: From Diocletian’s Palace to Party Town

From its beginnings as a palatial retreat for a Roman emperor, Split is now a popular tourist destination on the Adriatic coast.

An Overview of the Three Kingdoms, Jin, Northern & Southern Chinese Dynasties
An Overview of the Three Kingdoms, Jin, Northern & Southern Chinese Dynasties

For 400 years, between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE, China was divided between rival dynasties that struggled to reunify the empire.

A Complete List of US Presidents in Order
A Complete List of US Presidents in Order

Here are all the presidents of the United States in chronological order, from George Washington to Donald Trump.