Chris Kempshall
@chriskempshall.bsky.social
President @fwwsoc.bsky.social. Historian & Author on #FWW allied relations, historical games studies, & #StarWars. Rep'd Justin Nash of Kate Nash Literary Agency. Consulting partner @historystudiola.bsky.social. He/him
https://linktr.ee/chriskempshall
https://linktr.ee/chriskempshall
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An extra fun surprise for everyone - I’ll be on the Celebration Live Stage on Saturday 19th at 3:45pm discussing books alongside the esteemed @adamchristopher.me and @philszostak.bsky.social!
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Just hear me out: maybe the Democratic Party’s problem is that the party leadership is full of people incapable of realizing that Matt Yglesias has terrible political instincts.
November 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Just hear me out: maybe the Democratic Party’s problem is that the party leadership is full of people incapable of realizing that Matt Yglesias has terrible political instincts.
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I heard there was a secret verse
That David used to make AI worse
But you don't really want to pub that, do ya
That David used to make AI worse
But you don't really want to pub that, do ya
this is quite the detail
November 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I heard there was a secret verse
That David used to make AI worse
But you don't really want to pub that, do ya
That David used to make AI worse
But you don't really want to pub that, do ya
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They're not hiding it, folks—straight up neo-Nazi advertising, from the font to the language to the 11 stars for the Confederacy. Then you have the DHS openly using white nationalist language of "remigrate", which means ethnic cleansing.
This is who MAGA is now.
This is who MAGA is now.
November 30, 2025 at 6:43 AM
They're not hiding it, folks—straight up neo-Nazi advertising, from the font to the language to the 11 stars for the Confederacy. Then you have the DHS openly using white nationalist language of "remigrate", which means ethnic cleansing.
This is who MAGA is now.
This is who MAGA is now.
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This is just the TPUSA professor watchlist in a different venue
November 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This is just the TPUSA professor watchlist in a different venue
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“If you can’t win on the field you can always play quarterback for the culture war”
aka The Failing at Life-to-MAGA Influencer” pipeline LOL
aka The Failing at Life-to-MAGA Influencer” pipeline LOL
November 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
“If you can’t win on the field you can always play quarterback for the culture war”
aka The Failing at Life-to-MAGA Influencer” pipeline LOL
aka The Failing at Life-to-MAGA Influencer” pipeline LOL
Never heard of it…
November 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Never heard of it…
Further indications that America is about to aggressively and illegally invade Venezuela
Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety - www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela is to be closed in its entirety.
www.reuters.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Further indications that America is about to aggressively and illegally invade Venezuela
Before December officially arrives I just want to, once again, reiterate that Muppet Treasure Island is better than Muppet Christmas Carol (with a much better soundtrack) and I don’t care that some of you disagree.
November 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Before December officially arrives I just want to, once again, reiterate that Muppet Treasure Island is better than Muppet Christmas Carol (with a much better soundtrack) and I don’t care that some of you disagree.
I strongly support supporting indie bookstores!
Hey these Star Wars ebooks are currently on sale! Check them out on @bookshop.org where you can support an indie bookstore as well!
The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire by @chriskempshall.bsky.social, Ashoka by @ekjohnston.bsky.social From A Certain Point of View Return of the Jedi by various.
The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire by @chriskempshall.bsky.social, Ashoka by @ekjohnston.bsky.social From A Certain Point of View Return of the Jedi by various.
November 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I strongly support supporting indie bookstores!
People should absolutely do this
For my January #editing / #publishing class I am pleased to share that I'm able to offer 2 completely free seats to the 8-week course.
If you'd like to nominate someone - or yourself - follow the link to submit some basic info / answer a few questions: elvtr.fillout.com/t/ur6agU598yus
If you'd like to nominate someone - or yourself - follow the link to submit some basic info / answer a few questions: elvtr.fillout.com/t/ur6agU598yus
November 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
People should absolutely do this
It’s Thanksgiving (apparently) so everyone tell Beaumont Kin what you’re thankful for…
November 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It’s Thanksgiving (apparently) so everyone tell Beaumont Kin what you’re thankful for…
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Relevant AND entertaining! Just how I like my history lessons.
For those who enjoy ebooks on Kindle, it seems that 'Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire' is *massively* discounted today down to $1.99 in the US and £7.99 in the UK. Which feels like a pretty good deal really.
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
November 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Relevant AND entertaining! Just how I like my history lessons.
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An absolutely brilliant book and *** looks around at everything *** incredibly relevant.
For those who enjoy ebooks on Kindle, it seems that 'Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire' is *massively* discounted today down to $1.99 in the US and £7.99 in the UK. Which feels like a pretty good deal really.
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
An absolutely brilliant book and *** looks around at everything *** incredibly relevant.
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This is the most interesting Star Wars book I've ever read. Another recommendation for fans of Andor in particular
For those who enjoy ebooks on Kindle, it seems that 'Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire' is *massively* discounted today down to $1.99 in the US and £7.99 in the UK. Which feels like a pretty good deal really.
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
November 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This is the most interesting Star Wars book I've ever read. Another recommendation for fans of Andor in particular
You're all hugely kind for buying the ebook version of 'Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire'!
Although I think the fact that there's a whole 'Galactic Empire' category would cause Beaumont some anxiety issues...
Although I think the fact that there's a whole 'Galactic Empire' category would cause Beaumont some anxiety issues...
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
You're all hugely kind for buying the ebook version of 'Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire'!
Although I think the fact that there's a whole 'Galactic Empire' category would cause Beaumont some anxiety issues...
Although I think the fact that there's a whole 'Galactic Empire' category would cause Beaumont some anxiety issues...
Always hugely exciting to get a delivery from @dgb-history.bsky.social / @rabeari.bsky.social's 'Video Games and the Humanities' series. Today it's this wonderful volume on 'Video Games between Postcolonialism and Postcommunism' by @andrei-nae.bsky.social!
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Always hugely exciting to get a delivery from @dgb-history.bsky.social / @rabeari.bsky.social's 'Video Games and the Humanities' series. Today it's this wonderful volume on 'Video Games between Postcolonialism and Postcommunism' by @andrei-nae.bsky.social!
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
This was a ton of fun* to record!
*Ashes related confidence may have been misplaced...
*Ashes related confidence may have been misplaced...
What are your legs? Steel springs! This week we're watching a young Mel Gibson in Peter Weir's unforgettable Gallipoli. With special guest, the amazing @chriskempshall.bsky.social. champ.ly/zTuwgmef
November 27, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This was a ton of fun* to record!
*Ashes related confidence may have been misplaced...
*Ashes related confidence may have been misplaced...
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As an autistic history and Star Wars nerd, Chris's work is impeccable and has earned my seal of approval.
For those who enjoy ebooks on Kindle, it seems that 'Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire' is *massively* discounted today down to $1.99 in the US and £7.99 in the UK. Which feels like a pretty good deal really.
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
November 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As an autistic history and Star Wars nerd, Chris's work is impeccable and has earned my seal of approval.
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🚨 Applications are now open for the 2026–27 Koch History Centre Fellowships at Oxford!
We are seeking 12 historians (9 junior, 3 senior) for a one-year fellowship at Wadham College & the Faculty of History.
This year’s theme: “Scarcity and Abundance”
Deadline: 17 Dec 2025
Please share widely!
We are seeking 12 historians (9 junior, 3 senior) for a one-year fellowship at Wadham College & the Faculty of History.
This year’s theme: “Scarcity and Abundance”
Deadline: 17 Dec 2025
Please share widely!
November 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
🚨 Applications are now open for the 2026–27 Koch History Centre Fellowships at Oxford!
We are seeking 12 historians (9 junior, 3 senior) for a one-year fellowship at Wadham College & the Faculty of History.
This year’s theme: “Scarcity and Abundance”
Deadline: 17 Dec 2025
Please share widely!
We are seeking 12 historians (9 junior, 3 senior) for a one-year fellowship at Wadham College & the Faculty of History.
This year’s theme: “Scarcity and Abundance”
Deadline: 17 Dec 2025
Please share widely!
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This is a good book, folks!
November 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
This is a good book, folks!
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this book rules
For those who enjoy ebooks on Kindle, it seems that 'Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire' is *massively* discounted today down to $1.99 in the US and £7.99 in the UK. Which feels like a pretty good deal really.
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
November 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
this book rules
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If you’re a Dennis Showalter fan, you need this book. Period.
Dad LOVED stuff like this. As an educator he also believed that connecting contemporary things like Star Wars to how history works as a field was critical for undergrads.
He would have loved this project
Dad LOVED stuff like this. As an educator he also believed that connecting contemporary things like Star Wars to how history works as a field was critical for undergrads.
He would have loved this project
For those who enjoy ebooks on Kindle, it seems that 'Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire' is *massively* discounted today down to $1.99 in the US and £7.99 in the UK. Which feels like a pretty good deal really.
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
If you’re a Dennis Showalter fan, you need this book. Period.
Dad LOVED stuff like this. As an educator he also believed that connecting contemporary things like Star Wars to how history works as a field was critical for undergrads.
He would have loved this project
Dad LOVED stuff like this. As an educator he also believed that connecting contemporary things like Star Wars to how history works as a field was critical for undergrads.
He would have loved this project
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Brilliant book highly recommend!
For those who enjoy ebooks on Kindle, it seems that 'Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire' is *massively* discounted today down to $1.99 in the US and £7.99 in the UK. Which feels like a pretty good deal really.
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
November 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Brilliant book highly recommend!
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Read this book. Its horrifying in almost every way
For those who enjoy ebooks on Kindle, it seems that 'Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire' is *massively* discounted today down to $1.99 in the US and £7.99 in the UK. Which feels like a pretty good deal really.
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
US: www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Ri...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Ri...
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Read this book. Its horrifying in almost every way
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Grab two credits, Chewie. We've got some reading to do.
Buy this book!
Buy this book!
November 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Grab two credits, Chewie. We've got some reading to do.
Buy this book!
Buy this book!