Britain

A.D. Harvey looks back a hundred years to the birth of modern local government in London - the launch-pad for many national political careers.

Denise Silvester-Carr looks at Art Deco places of interest in Britain.

David Chandler tells how Napoleon’s first battle with the British saved the vital port of Toulon – and opened the door to a glittering military career.

Brian Golding looks at life under the Norman Yoke during the consolidating reign of Henry I.

Edward Pearce compares the careers of two giants of Fleet Street, A.G. Gardiner and J.L. Garvin.

Eric Evans not only updates us on the latest research on Chartism but recommends how to avoid examination pitfalls.

Ronald Kowalski and Dilwyn Porter place a famous series of football matches into the context of sports history, politics and international relations.

Penelope Corfield explores the interdependent relationship between crown and capital from the 17th century onwards that the monarchy ignored at its peril.

Ted Cowan visits the new Museum of Scotland and considers its implications for the nation’s view of itself.

Richard Cavendish recreates the scene of the famous Victorian Tory leader's accession, on February 22nd 1849.