Event: 'Always at War: British Public Narratives of War' -- new book by Thomas Colley

Summary: 'Always at War: British Public Narratives about War' (2019 examines the stories told by a broad cross-section of British society about their country's past, present, and future role in war. Rather than perceiving distinct periods between war and peace, it reveals how British citizens see their nation as so frequently involved in conflict that they see the country as continuously at war. With tensions over Brexit increasing, it reveals the war stories that define British national identity, its relationship with Europe, and considers the place of war in Britain's future. Dr. Thomas Colley is a Teaching Fellow in the Department of War Studies. The event was organised by King's Centre for Strategic Communications.