Modern British and Irish history; the history of war, particularly political violence, and terrorism, public security, emergency powers and counter-insurgency in Ireland and Palestine under British rule
The political and cultural history of China, and of China’s external relations and impact, between the 19th and 21st centuries; the translation and reception of Chinese literature
Marlyn Lake FBA's areas of research include settler colonialism and the British empire, campaigns for racial and gender equality, labour history and the impact of war on the home front.
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