International Conference "Crisis and Mobilization since 1789"

Please find below the call for papers for the upcoming conference: “Crisis and Mobilization since 1789”

The conference will be held here at the IISH, on February 22-24, 2013.

The deadline for proposals (250-300 words plus academic bio (max 100 words) is September 30th and papers can be sent to: H-SOCIALISMS [at] H-NET.MSU.EDU

Call for Papers
International Conference “Crisis and Mobilization since 1789” International Institute of Social History, Amsterdam, February 22-24, 2013

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