William Tyler
‘Enemy’ Heroes and Villains: Napolean and Leopold of the Belgians
Summary
Napoleon was a strange enemy for Britain, as his exploits in continental Europe and his charisma caused many Britons to both fear and admire him. To the French he was also a figure who divided opinion. Leopold II was by contrast a truly villainous figure for the horrors perpetrated in his name in the Congo Free State, which at the time was his private property. Leopold II’s administration is regarded then and now as arguably the worst example of European colonialism in Africa.
William Tyler
William Tyler has spent his entire professional life in adult education, beginning at Kingsgate College in 1969. He has lectured widely for many public bodies, including the University of Cambridge and the WEA, in addition to speaking to many clubs and societies. In 2009, William was awarded the MBE for services to adult education, and he has previously been a scholar in residence at the London Jewish Cultural Centre.