Britain

Was Margaret Thatcher’s government close to defeat during the dark days of the miners’ strike of 1984-85?

Andrew Lambert explains why Nelson’s life and death should never be forgotten.

Janet MacDonald looks at the surprisingly good rations that kept the Jack-Tars jolly.

Edward Falshaw completes his survey of questions on contemporary Britain.

Pauline Croft analyses the causes and traces the consequences of a momentous Treaty.

Philip Pedley sees fateful flaws in a famous agreement.

Stephen Cullen reassesses the role of ‘Dad’s Army’.

Is it history or fiction? Is it better than both, or worse than either? Robert Pearce wrestles with these questions.

Graham Goodlad asks whether Lord Salisbury deserves his reputation as one of the great Victorian Prime Ministers.