Thomas Beaumont

Dr Thomas Beaumont is a Senior Lecturer in European History at Liverpool John Moores University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science. His research focuses on modern and contemporary France, particularly left-wing politics, labor movements, and international communism during the Comintern era (1919–1943).

• Position: Senior Lecturer in European History
• Institution: Liverpool John Moores University
• School: Faculty of Humanities and Social Science
• Email: T.W.Beaumont@ljmu.ac.uk
• ORCID: 0000-0002-0904-1568

His research centers on the history of socialist and communist activism, especially within French trade unions and the global networks of the Communist International. He has a particular interest in the interplay between communism, anti-colonialism, and anti-racism. His work emphasizes the role of Paris as a hub of international communist activity beyond Moscow. He is currently developing a second book project on this theme and co-leads an AHRC-funded network titled 'Rethinking International Communism' with Dr Tim Rees.

Dr Beaumont's recent publications reflect a strong trend in exploring the cultural, racial, and colonial dimensions of international communism. His articles and edited volumes delve into topics such as communist anti-racism, anti-colonial activism, and the cultural front of the Comintern. His 2019 book, Fellow Travellers: Communist Trade Unionism and Industrial Relations on the French Railways, 1914–1939, is a key contribution to labor history, analyzing how communist militants built enduring support among French railway workers.

Scientific recognition includes securing competitive grant funding and editorial roles in prominent journals. Notable contributions include:

• AHRC Network Grant: 'Rethinking International Communism'
• Editorial work for Twentieth Century Communism and Journal of Labour and Society
• Contributions to special issues on communist anti-racism and international culture

Dr Beaumont welcomes PhD supervision in the history of the British and West European Left, communist activism, and twentieth-century French and imperial history. He is actively involved in academic collaboration and postgraduate mentorship. He is also associated with research networks that foster international dialogue on communist history. No specific lab or team name is mentioned, but his collaborative projects indicate active participation in scholarly communities focused on labor and transnational leftist movements.