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Jimmy is an independent historian and writer based in Swindon, England. He has an MPhil in Modern European History from the University of Cambridge, where he wrote his dissertation on music and Russian patriotism in the Napoleonic Wars. He obtained a BSc in Government and History from the London School of Economics. Jimmy has written scripts for ‘The People Profiles’ YouTube channel and has appeared as a guest on The Napoleonic Wars Podcast and the Generals and Napoleon Podcast. Jimmy is a passionate about travel and has travelled extensively through Europe visiting historical sites.

Member since: Oct 22, 2023Published posts: 34

Articles by Jimmy Chen

5 Generals Who Defeated Napoleon in Battle
5 Generals Who Defeated Napoleon in Battle

Napoleon Bonaparte was rarely defeated in battle, but these five generals proved that he was not invincible.

An Overview of the Sui and Tang Chinese Dynasties
An Overview of the Sui and Tang Chinese Dynasties

After centuries of division and disorder, China was reunited by the short-lived Sui Dynasty, which gave way to the illustrious Tang Dynasty.

An Overview of the Song, Liao, Jurchen Jin, and Yuan Chinese Dynasties
An Overview of the Song, Liao, Jurchen Jin, and Yuan Chinese Dynasties

While Chinese civilization flourished under the Song Dynasty, large parts of northern China were ruled by rival dynasties until the Mongol conquest reunified the country.

An Overview of the Ming and Qing Chinese Dynasties
An Overview of the Ming and Qing Chinese Dynasties

The Ming Dynasty restored Han Chinese rule for three centuries until its overthrow by the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

Why Did It Take Two Years for Juneteenth to Happen?
Why Did It Take Two Years for Juneteenth to Happen?

Juneteenth, the holiday marking the liberation of slaves in Texas during the American Civil War, came more than two years after Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.

The History of Georgia: Between Europe and Asia
The History of Georgia: Between Europe and Asia

The history of Georgia is the tale of both resistance and accommodation with powerful empires in the region over thousands of years.

A Complete List of US Presidents in Order
A Complete List of US Presidents in Order

Here are all the presidents of the United States in chronological order, from George Washington to Donald Trump.

Napoleon’s Rise, Fall, and Legacy in History
Napoleon’s Rise, Fall, and Legacy in History

Napoleon Bonaparte rose from humble beginnings to become a successful general and emperor of the French, but his fall and exile were equally dramatic.