Author | Lecturer | Historian
Originally from Somerset in England, Dr Dean Allen is a keynote public speaker and a best-selling author. Currently a Research Associate at Bournemouth University in the UK and Stellenbosch University in South Africa, he has lectured at universities in South Africa, the UK, Ireland and Australia and has published widely on the history and politics of sport and society throughout the British Empire, most notably South Africa. Dean is a popular guest lecturer and MC and has presented motivational talks and keynote papers around the world. He now offers his own online courses in history.
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— DR DEAN ALLEN PROMOTIONAL VIDEO —
Learn more about Dean and get a sense of what he does. Author, Lecturer, Historian – ‘The man who brings history to life’.
— Purchase my Books —
Along with being a historian and lecturer, Dr Dean Allen is a renowned author. His award-nominated book Empire, War and Cricket has sold over 15,000 copies alone here South Africa. Copies of his new books Frontier Land Volumes 1 & 2 and This Day In History are now available for sale.
— ‘How Sport Shaped The World’ – An Online Course with Dr Dean Allen —
Not only for sports fans, this unique course is based on Dean’s years of experience of teaching at universities around the world. It examines how modern concepts like sport and leisure have influenced our global culture and national identities. You’ll explore why different countries have an obsession with certain sports and how this has transferred itself to how we view ourselves as international citizens. From humble beginnings to the multi-billion dollar industry it is today, you will discover how sport has truly shaped the world!
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— Forthcoming Events —
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Mon13Feb2017Petersfield, Hampshire, UK
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Fri17Feb2017Purbeck, Dorset, UK
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Tue21Feb2017Bath, UK
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Mon27Feb2017Lancashire CCC, Old Trafford, UK
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Thu16Mar2017Cape Town, South Africa
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Thu23Mar2017East London, South Africa
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Mon27Mar2017Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Tue28Mar2017St Francis Bay, South Africa
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Thu30Mar2017Baxter Theatre, Cape Town, South Africa
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Tue04Apr2017Howick KZN (South Africa)
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Wed05Apr2017Durban (South Africa)
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Fri07Apr2017Matjiesfontein, South Africa
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Mon10Apr2017University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Mon 10 - Thurs 13 April 2017
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Thu13Apr2017Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Tue25Apr2017Cape Town, South Africa
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Mon15May2017Lord's Cricket Ground, London, UK
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Fri19May2017Trent Bridge, Nottingham, UK
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Tue23May2017Fawley, Hampshire, UK
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Wed21Jun2017
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Mon26Jun2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Thu29Jun2017Empangeni, KZN, South Africa
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Tue04Jul2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Sat08Jul2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Thu13Jul2017Civic Centre, Bellville, South Africa
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Tue18Jul2017Thornhill Manor Retirement Village, Modderfontein, South Africa
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Wed19Jul2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Fri21Jul2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Sun23Jul2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Mon24Jul2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Thu27Jul2017Pretoria, South Africa
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Thu27Jul2017Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Sat29Jul2017Cradock, South Africa
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Thu03Aug2017Durban, South Africa
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Fri11Aug2017Paarl, South Africa
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Mon14Aug2017
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Mon14Aug2017
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Tue15Aug2017Cape Town, South Africa
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Tue22Aug2017
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Sat26Aug2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Mon28Aug2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Wed30Aug2017Johannesburg, South Africa
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Thu07Sep2017Cape Town, South Africa
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Fri08Sep2017
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Mon11Sep2017
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Mon09Oct2017County Ground Bristol, UK
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Thu26Oct2017Purbeck Isle, Dorset, UK
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Thu16Nov2017Leicester, UK
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Thu23Nov2017Derby, UK
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— Motivational Speaking —
A specialist in South African affairs, Dean is a popular motivational speaker and MC, known for his educational and entertaining style.