Archive for the ‘History at Arkadia’ Category
Saturday 8.5 at 4pm: “The Drama of the Harkis: the Forgotten People of French History” by Dalila Akkal
Dear friend of Arkadia,
You are heartily welcome to “The Drama of the Harkis: the Forgotten People of French History” a presentation by Dalila Akkal, a French neuroscientist of Algerian (Berber) descent, on Saturday 8.5 at 4pm.
The short film ‘les Amendiers de L’Histoire’ (2004) by Jaco Bidermann et Valentin Lagard will be screened on that occasion. [...]
Tuesday 16.2 at 6pm: Hyljättiin outouden vuoksi: Israel-Jakob Schur ja suomalainen tiedeyhteisö
Dear friend of Arkadia,
You are warmly welcome to listen to a talk hosted by director Taru Mäkelä, Dr Simo Muir and Dr Ilona Salomaa relating to the academic destiny of Israel-Jakob Schur (1879–1949) on Tuesday, February 16th 2010 at 6pm.
The talk deals with the rejection of Israel-Jakob Schur´s dissertation at the University of Helsinki in 1937 [...]
Monday 15.2 at 6pm: Gordon F. Sander, the journalist & historian, will give a reading from his new book, Taistelu Suomesta (The Battle of Finland)
Dear friend of Arkadia,
On Monday 15.2 at 6pm Gordon F. Sander, the journalist and historian, will be rejoining us
to give a reading from his just published book, Taistelu Suomesta (The Battle of Finland). http://wsoy.fi/yk/products/show/79318
Gordon F.Sander will gladly discuss his book and answer questions.
You are all heartily welcome!
Warm regards,
Ian
www.arkadiabookshop.fi
- Entrance is free and green tea will [...]
Tuesday 9.2 at 4pm: Launch of 1700-luvun eurooppalaisen kirjallisuuden ensyklopedia by Teemu Ikonen
Dear friend of Arkadia,
You are heartily welcome to the launch of Teemu Ikonen’s new book, 1700-luvun eurooppalaisen kirjallisuuden ensyklopedia, on Tuesday 9.2 at 4 pm.
It’s a fascinating book, do join us. Teemu Ikonen will be happy to answer all your questions.
Important: The talk is open to everyone and will be in Finnish (and at 4pm!)
Warm regards,
Ian
www.arkadiabookshop.fi
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Saturday 23.1 at 4pm: Medieval Chivalry in Europe by scholar Marjatta Saksa
Dear friend of Arkadia,
You are warmly welcome to a thought provoking presentation on medieval chivalry in Europe by scholar Marjatta Saksa on Saturday 23.1 at 4pm.
The talk will be in English but questions can be asked in Finnish, Swedish, Italian and other languages.
Warm regards,
Ian
www.arkadiabookshop.fi
- Entrance is free and green tea will be served. A donation [...]
Thursday 29.10 at 6pm: Eliel Kilpelä esitelmöi otsikolla ‘Pariisilaiset ja Les Grands Travaux’
Dear friend of Arkadia,
Welcome to “Parisians and Les Grands Travaux - nostalgia and resignation” by Eliel Kilpelä on Thursday 29.10 at 6pm!
Eliel Kilpelä esitelmöi otsikolla ‘Pariisilaiset ja Les Grands Travaux’Pariisi muuttui ulkoiselta olemukseltaan ennennäkemättömällä tavalla Napoleon III hallituskauden aikana (1852-70). Nämä muutostyöt vaikuttivat, niin kuin rakennustyöt yleensä, pariisilaisten arkeen - monesti sitä vakavasti järkyttäen. Mutta [...]
Gordon F.Sander and The Battle of Finland 1939-1940 Tuesday 24.2 at 6pm
Dear friend of Arkadia,
The bookshop is pleased to welcome you to attend a reading by the noted journalist, historian, and long-time Fennophile Gordon F. Sander on Tuesday, February 24th at 6 pm.
One of the best known English language writers about Finland, Sander has been reporting from Finland for over thirty years for “The New [...]