Inaugural Amport House Conference  - (Religion and the Military)

Wednesday 24 June - Friday 26th June 2009

CALL FOR PAPERS

'British Army Chaplains in the First World War'

In the light of ongoing reasearh by scholars worldwode, this conference will examine the contaxt, role, reputation and legacy of the First World War British army chaplains. While the focus is on the British experience, comparatives from other European and Commonwealth armies are warmly invited. Main speakers will include:

Prof. Jim McMillan (Centre for the Study of the Two World Wars, University of Edinburgh)
Prof. Gary Sheffield (Centre for First World War Studies, University of Birmingham)

Offers of Papers (by 31Dec 2008) and all enquiries should be addressed to the conference organiser:
Dr. Michael Snape, Department of History, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT
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Amport House, a small stately home near Andover, SP11 8BG, is the home of the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre.
Conference Fees. Three days full board & accomodation - £90.00 total.
Day visits - £20.00 a day or part thereof, including lunch & dinner. Bed & Breakfast - £15 a night