Jimmy Chen
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.
Articles by Jimmy Chen
Why Did Napoleon Lose at Waterloo But Triumph at AusterlitzWhy did Napoleon emerge victorious at the Battle of Austerlitz and succumb to defeat at Waterloo a decade later?
The 5 Most Important Kings of Thailand You Need to KnowThailand, previously known as Siam, has been a monarchy throughout its existence. Here are five of the most important kings of Thailand.
Thailand, previously known as Siam, has been a monarchy throughout its existence. Here are five of the most important kings of Thailand.
4 Napoleonic Battlefields to Visit in EuropeThe Napoleonic Wars may have been fought two centuries ago, but a visit to these European battlefields can bring history to life.
The Napoleonic Wars may have been fought two centuries ago, but a visit to these European battlefields can bring history to life.
Nikolay Gogol and the Satire That Shamed an EmpireThe Russian writer Nikolay Gogol is best known for satirizing Russian government officials. Nevertheless, Gogol insisted he was a political conservative who supported the monarchy.
The Russian writer Nikolay Gogol is best known for satirizing Russian government officials. Nevertheless, Gogol insisted he was a political conservative who supported the monarchy.
4 Historical Capitals of ThailandBangkok has been the capital of Thailand since 1782. Before then, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, and Thonburi also served as capitals of Thai kingdoms.
Bangkok has been the capital of Thailand since 1782. Before then, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, and Thonburi also served as capitals of Thai kingdoms.
The Rich History of Slovenia, a Country at Europe’s CrossroadsA small country of two million people in the eastern Alps, Slovenia’s history has been shaped by German, Italian, and Balkan influences.
The Albanian National Hero Who Resisted the Almighty Ottoman EmpireA skilled warrior, Skanderbeg won fame throughout Europe for his resistance to the Ottomans in the Balkans and is celebrated as an Albanian national hero.
A skilled warrior, Skanderbeg won fame throughout Europe for his resistance to the Ottomans in the Balkans and is celebrated as an Albanian national hero.
6 Must-See Castles in GeorgiaThe country of Georgia in the Caucasus Mountains is home to many imposing castles and fortresses that offer an insight into its rich history.
Tamar the Great and Georgia’s Golden AgeTamar the Great, the female king of Georgia at the turn of the 13th century, is remembered as one of Georgia’s greatest-ever monarchs.
Tamar the Great, the female king of Georgia at the turn of the 13th century, is remembered as one of Georgia’s greatest-ever monarchs.
How the Chinese General Yuan Shikai Tried to Make Himself EmperorA political reformer who brought about the fall of the Qing Dynasty, Yuan Shikai then made an ill-fated attempt to found his own imperial dynasty.
The Rise and Fall of the Second Bulgarian Empire That Dominated the BalkansThe Second Bulgarian Empire was a medieval Bulgarian state that briefly dominated the Balkan peninsula in the 13th century.
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 BattleNapoleon Bonaparte was rarely defeated in battle, but these five generals proved that he was not invincible.
Napoleon Bonaparte was rarely defeated in battle, but these five generals proved that he was not invincible.