Twentieth Century – Retrospect Journal

by Retrospect Journal 02/05/2021 0

Kellogg v. Kellogg: The Battle for America’s Breakfast

Written by Alden Hill. The foundation of Kelloggs was highly contested. From a fraternal schism to a crusade for better health, the journey to become one of “the Big Three” of US cereals was a bumpy one.

by Retrospect Journal 18/04/2021 0

Reviews

Review: Goodbye, My Havana, Anna Veltfort – A Saga of Memories, Idealism, and Undying Love

Written by Lingxiao “Linda” Gao. Anna Veltfort’s book, Goodbye, My Havana: The Lift of a Gringa in Revolutionary Cuba, is both extremely detailed and expressive. Through its use of primary sources, it works both as a piece history writing and history-making.

by Retrospect Journal 14/03/2021 0

Academic

Hellhound Blues at the Devil’s Crossroads: The Life and Legacy of Robert Johnson

Written by Megan Downie and Melissa Kane. The legend surrounding 1930s blues musician Robert Johnson has made his story somewhat of a myth. With a huge influence on musicians in the later twentieth century, what can be deciphered about Johnson’s life?

by Retrospect Journal 14/03/2021 0

Academic

The Curse of Oil

Written by Finlay Cormack. The history of oil is one steeped in colonial discourses and imperial ambitions. With continuing conflict arising from this commodity in the Middle East, how can we understand the influence of the global north in the origins of oil disputes?