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    Call for papers - Modern

    Archives, history, and memory from the Age of Revolution until the First World War

    The long nineteenth century witnessed four major historical processes of the utmost significance: the modernisation of the state, nation-state building, the independence of the American colonies from Europe, and the colonisation of the African and Asian continents. The modernising of the state entailed its growth and bearing on the economy and society, the widening of the state’s role, the “bureaucratization” of its administrative apparatus, and protracted democratisation. Along came the reduction or removal of competing powers, namely the church and aristocracy. The state also became a vehicle for the enshrinement of private property, free enterprise and, increasingly, the freedom of association among citizens. In addition, the modernised state would favour and support nation-state building in a number of ways.

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    Call for papers - History

    The sea in the 20th century - globalisation, science, networks and heritage

    Globalisation, science, réseaux et patrimoine

    Les organisateurs de cette conférence invitent la communauté scientifique à présenter des travaux de recherche et à débattre sur le rôle de la science, de la technologie et du patrimoine dans le monde maritime dans des contextes de « déglobalisation » / globalisation du XXe siècle. Il s’agira de comprendre la fonction des principaux espaces et des acteurs, et d’analyser les politiques publiques nationales et internationales à différentes échelles (du local à l’international), dans un contexte de guerres, de crises, de croissance économique et de colonisation/décolonisation.

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    Call for papers - History

    Macau Narratives

    In 8-10 May 2013, to mark the 500-year anniversary of the arrival of Jorge Álvares in China and of Sino-Portuguese relations, the Centre for English, Translation and Anglo-Portuguese Studies (CETAPS) and the Centre for Overseas History (CHAM) of the New University of Lisbon, and the Fundação Oriente will organise an interdisciplinary International Conference on Macau Narratives.

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  • Lisbon

    Call for papers - History

    Portugal and International Organizations

    Appel à communication pour une conférence internationale organisée par l’Institut d’histoire contemporaine de la Faculté de sciences sociales et humaines, Université nouvelle de Lisbonne. Pour comprendre la position du Portugal face aux organisations internationales sous ses différents aspects, la conférence propose une approche pluridisciplinaire.

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  • Lisbon

    Seminar - History

    Mimetismos coloniais no império português

    Seminar organisado por Ricardo Roque.

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