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Andre Keil

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#Historian, #football enthusiast and participating observer. Lecturer in Modern European History. Opinions here strictly my own!

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What is actually going on there? Reads all very ominous...

11.02.2026 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dictatorships and Authoritarianism in Modern German History Dictatorships and Authoritarianism in Modern German History provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the history of dictatorships in Germany since the…

And just in time for the official #book launch this Wednesday, the affordable paperback version is back in stock! www.bloomsbury.com/uk/dictators...

09.02.2026 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book Launch: Dictatorships and Authoritarianism in Modern German History Professor James Crossland in conversation with the author, AndrΓ© Keil, about his new book on the history of dictatorships in modern Germany.

Quick reminder that I will be discussing my new #book this Wednesday in #Liverpool. I'll chat with my colleague @jamescrossland.bsky.social about the key themes and what they might mean for our understanding of #authoritarian #politics in past and present. Free tickets are still available here!

09.02.2026 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Yeah. A bit too comfy, I guess.

08.02.2026 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers! Everyone interested is very welcome!

08.02.2026 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, who wears that at home?

07.02.2026 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course! Basically a posh version of The Telegraph now.

07.02.2026 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There was a time when I referred to The Times as a "quality paper"... πŸ™„

07.02.2026 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a tell-tale sign that Starmer's days are numbered. If calling a GE the end game, then it's truly over.

07.02.2026 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ramsay Macdonald was actually much more principled, see his opposition to WW1, etc. It would be really unfair to compare Starmer to him.

07.02.2026 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent and fearless reporting. So important these days!

07.02.2026 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Assistant Professor in Early Modern British History (111286-0126) - University of Warwick Title: Assistant Professor in Early Modern British History (111286-0126). Application Deadline: . Position Type: Permanent

🚨History Job: Assistant Professor in Early Modern British History (Permanent) πŸ—ƒοΈ

Come work with us at Warwick! You will join a group of excellent early-modernists and one of the nicest bunches of historians around!
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04.02.2026 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 95    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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I am not sure I am proud of this, but today I explained to students that the July Crisis of 1914 was a bit like a Mexican Standoff.

03.02.2026 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hahaha

02.02.2026 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 539    πŸ” 125    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 8
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Mandelson leaked sensitive UK government tax plans to Epstein Former business secretary forwarded memo from special adviser to Gordon Brown to late sex offender in 2009

This is a remarkable relevation. Sheds really bad light on Starmer and McSweeney's judgement when they appointed Mandelson as US ambassador. But the historian in me also thinks that this will probably has to lead to a re-evaluation of New Labour and its key players as well.

02.02.2026 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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02.02.2026 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As long as it moves! 😎

30.01.2026 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Onwards and upwards! πŸ‘

30.01.2026 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Dictatorships and authoritarianism in modern German history: new perspectives on an old problem Bath Branch lecture

This March is going to be very busy! On 26 March, I will be in #Bath to discuss my new book on #dictatorships and #authoritarianism. The talk will be at the Bath Literary and Scientific Institution at 7:30 pm. I am really looking forward to it, particularly since I've never been to Bath before.

30.01.2026 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dictatorships in German History: New Perspectives on an Old Problem Public talk by Dr AndrΓ© Keil, jointly hosted by the Tyneside branch of the Historical Association and Newcastle City Library.

I'll be in #Newcastle on 12 March to talk about my new book on #dictatorships and #authoritarianism in modern #German #History. Apparently, the free tickets are almost gone, but some are still available. I am really looking forward to returning to the Toon for this event! Registration link below. πŸ‘‡

30.01.2026 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's a very fine collection of guitars!

30.01.2026 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Boss being boss as we say here in Liverpool.

29.01.2026 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well, I guess the question of what shall we do with the drunken sailor has been answered.

29.01.2026 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)
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As old-fashioned as protest songs go here from The Boss (I mean this as a big compliment).

29.01.2026 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I will discuss my new book #authoritarianism and #dictatorships in modern #Germyn with @jamescrossland.bsky.social on 11 February. We will chat about whether we can learn anything from it for current developments. Free registration is now open: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...

28.01.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dictatorships and Authoritarianism in Modern German History Dictatorships and Authoritarianism in Modern German History provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the history of dictatorships in Germany since the…

My new book, 'Authoritarianism and #Dictatorships in Modern #German #History', was released last week. Apparently, the paperback version is already out of stock. More copies are on their way! In the meantime, you can still get the ebook version for Β£16.55 (as well as the pricier hardcover).

28.01.2026 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Terra X - Wettlauf um die Welt FΓΌnf mutige Teams treten gegeneinander an, im Kampf um 25.000 Euro. Mehr als 12.000 Kilometer durch SΓΌdamerika, in sechs Wochen voller Abenteuer, extremem Wetter und ΓΌberraschender Wendungen.

Watching the #German version of 'Race across the World' (first season is across South America). What's striking is that almost all the contestants speak decent, basic Spanish - quite a contrast with the British contestants. Also kinda boring because they are very efficient in finding local travel.

27.01.2026 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ja gut, es gibt immer Ausnahmen... πŸ™ƒ

26.01.2026 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Alles was irgendwasirgendwas24 im Namen hat, darf man nicht ernstnehmen.

26.01.2026 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

A lot of total nonsense being talked on graduates today. Here’s the facts:
1) there was a rise in graduate inactivity UNDER the Tories
2) graduate inactivity has FALLEN under this government
3) The result is the graduate inactivity rate is currently the LOWEST on record

26.01.2026 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 98    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

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