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David Baker – (Space and Human History)
- lifelong scientist and now a historian from East Sussex
- author of hugely successful Haynes Manuals on Space
- professional background as a scientist and space systems engineer
- also has been involved with some exotic aerospace projects along the way worldwide
- PhD was in Earth and Planetary Studies majoring on the Moon
- widely published (90+ books to date)
- has deveoped specific lecturing expertise in the development of:
- the modern world from 1815 through industry, conflict and geopolitics of the late 20th century
- humans including the neolithic period, stone circles and megalithic sites throughout the British Isles
FEEDBACK FOLLOWING DAVID'S COURSES:
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"This was a very interesting and informative course, almost in tutorial conditions. As a layperson, I learned lots, but never felt out of my depth."
"An outstanding speaker."
"Excellent; I thoroughly recommend David who has a deep knowledge and a wonderful delivery style."
"Well-researched by the speaker; high depth of knowledge under questioning; also covered the 'human' side of what was 'scientific and engineering excellence'."
Courses from this organiser
A HISTORY OF NATIONS AND PEOPLES: NORTH AMERICA
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFrom the days of the Pilgrim Fathers to the War of Independence and the settlement of lands west of the Mississippi, the story of the two nations of North America (USA and Canada) is a powerful and dramatic narrative of heroic pioneers, colonisation and conflict. A companion to David's GERMANY course, 21-23 June. Attend both
A HISTORY OF NATIONS AND PEOPLES: GERMANY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFrom tribal communities opposed by Rome but celebrated by Tacitus, to a confederation of States uniting as a single nation, Germany's story is irrevocably linked to the fate and fortunes of other European countries across centuries. This is a companion to David's course on North America. Attend both and get FREE B&B for the day