Kevin Hughes
Contributing Writer
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Kevin Hughes is a British writer with a lifelong interest in history and linguistics.
After working for a publishing company for fifteen years, he now works as a freelance copy-editor and writer.
He specialises in the history of religious conflict in Europe, particularly the Reformation and Counter-Reformation periods. Other areas of special interest are: ancient Rome; the dark ages; 20th century Russia; and philosophy. He has a particular interest in the development of the English language and its usage.
Latest Articles
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John Wycliffe and the English Bible
John Wycliffe was a fourteenth-century scholar whose influence led to the first complete Bible written in the English language
Nov 1, 2011
- Kevin Hughes
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Ignatius Loyola: Founder of the Jesuits
The Jesuits, founded by Ignatius Loyola in the sixteenth century, became known as the foot-soldiers of the Counter-Reformation.
Sep 21, 2011
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The Third English Civil War
There were three distinct phases of the English Civil War. The third of these took place after Charles I was deposed and also involved Ireland and Scotland
Aug 13, 2011
- Kevin Hughes
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Satori by Don Winslow - Book Review
Don Winslow's Satori fills us in on the early days of Trevanian's elusive character Nicholai Hel. A barnstorming tale it is too.
Aug 7, 2011
- Kevin Hughes
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The Martyrdom of Thomas Cranmer
The martyrdom of Thomas Cranmer, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was one one of the most significant events of the reign of Queen Mary I. This is the story.
Aug 4, 2011
- Kevin Hughes
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Guernsey Evacuees: Forgotten Story of WWII
Mainland UK was not invaded during WWII, but the Channel Islands did not escape German occupation. Many people fled Guernsey in a life-changing evacuation.
Aug 3, 2011
- Kevin Hughes
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Chichester Cinema at New Park and the Chichester Film Festival
2011 marks the twentieth year of the Chichester International Film Festival. Chichester Cinema at New Park hosts the Festival.
Jul 20, 2011
- Kevin Hughes
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The Council of Trent: Catholic Response to the Reformation
It is said that the Counter-Reformation began with the Council of Trent in 1545. The meetings had lasting consequences for Western Christianity.
Jul 13, 2011
- Kevin Hughes
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The Price Revolution in Europe: The Birth of Inflation
Inflation is an economic phenomenon that has entered the lexicon of everyday speech. The Price Revolution of the sixteenth century is where it all began.
Jul 7, 2011
- Kevin Hughes
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A British Men's Champion at Wimbledon: The Wait Continues
Between 1934 and 1936 Fred Perry of England won the Wimbledon men's singles title three years consecutively. No British man has so far repeated his success.
Jul 4, 2011
- Kevin Hughes
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