Starting the Cold War
Geoffrey Roberts explains when and why the Cold War began.
History Review
The American Declaration of Independence of July 4th, 1776
Robert Hole shows how important historical context is for an understanding of the most significant document in American history.
How To Write a Good History Essay
The former editor of History Review Robert Pearce gives his personal view.
Alliances and Warfare, 1792-1945
Graham Goodlad examines the part played by military coalitions in an era of great change.
Napoleon The Man
Gemma Betros asks what kind of person Napoleon really was.
'Never Surrender'? British Civilian Morale during the Second World War
Rowena Hammal examines the evidence to assess civilian reactions to war in Britain from 1940 to 1945.
Henry VII, Pretenders and Rebellions
Jez Ross argues that Henry VII was more secure than he realised
The Rise and Fall of the Equal Rights Amendment
Graham Noble explains why the issue of equal gender rights has been so controversial in the history of the United States.
The Irish Question
Ian Garrett asks why British Governments found Ireland so difficult a problem in the 19th and 20th Centuries.
Elizabeth I: Fictions and Realities
Judith Richards strips away the veils of illusion covering the last Tudor monarch.