Volume 53 Issue 2 February 2003

Roy Beck considers the historical and moral dimensions of the latest attempt to put Jackson, and the American Civil War itself, on the big screen.

Patrick O’Brien reviews history reviewers, finds them wanting and recommends reform.

Alan Marshall recounts the tale of the men who tried to assassinate Oliver Cromwell.

Stephen K. Roberts traces the development and examines the legacy of a unique educational institution.

Alister McGrath on heavenly visions throughout the ages.

Penny Young provides the background to the debate surrounding Romania's proposed Dracula theme park.

British reaction to the French tragedy at sea immortalised in Géricault’s masterpiece The Raft of the Medusa.

The man who gave his name to the notorious killing machine died on February 26th, 1903

Jeremy Black reminds us of the importance of two of Britain’s less well-loved monarchs.