Ollie Randall
MhD researcher in History and English Literature
Biography
I studied Ancient and Modern History and then obtained a Masters degree in Creative Writing, both at the Queen's College, Oxford. Since 2017 I have been working as a private historical researcher for a former politician turned writer.
Research interests and PhD supervision
- Late 19th-century and 20th-century British social history
- The history of Englishness and identity
- Cricket's place in 19th and 20th century culture
- The ways in which literature reflects contemporary cultural discourses
Research
Empires and Decolonizations Research Hub
Empires have been a common part of the lived experience of people around the globe through millennia. Understanding the history of these empires is more important than ever as societies grapple with imperial legacies and decolonizing processes. These different empires had their own temporalities, modalities, dynamics and contexts, but comparative study facilitates understanding and can prompt new and fruitful lines of enquiry. King’s College London has exceptional scholarly expertise in empires, whether ancient or modern. This hub brings these scholars together to facilitate such conversations and to serve as a resource for our community and beyond.
Research
Empires and Decolonizations Research Hub
Empires have been a common part of the lived experience of people around the globe through millennia. Understanding the history of these empires is more important than ever as societies grapple with imperial legacies and decolonizing processes. These different empires had their own temporalities, modalities, dynamics and contexts, but comparative study facilitates understanding and can prompt new and fruitful lines of enquiry. King’s College London has exceptional scholarly expertise in empires, whether ancient or modern. This hub brings these scholars together to facilitate such conversations and to serve as a resource for our community and beyond.