For Posterity... What use can historians make of those diaries which politicians keep for posterity – and rush into print? John Campbell considers two viewpoints of the 1964-1970 Wilson government, those of Richard Crossman and of Barbara Castle. John Campbell | Published in History Today Volume 35 Issue 4 April 1985 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review