Economic History

Richard Overy argues that the lesson Hitler Drew from 1914-18 was not that a major war should be avoided, but that Germany should prepare more systematically so that, next time, she would win.

Paul Brassley puts MAFF's policy towards Foot and Mouth Disease into historical perspective.

John K. Walton looks at the Belgian seaside resort and the part British visitors played in its development.

Philip de Souza considers the impact of piracy on Roman economic and political life

David Moulson looks at the history of pewter, as a new dedicated museum opens in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Richard Cavendish describes the events leading up to the nationalisation of Iranian oil fields on May 2nd, 1951.

Edgar Feuchtwanger assesses Bismarck's controversial career and legacy.

Started in 1947, to grow peanuts in Tanganyika as a contribution to both the African and British economies, the Groundnuts Scheme was abandoned four years later on January 9th, 1951.

Richard Hodges reviews the evidence for long-distance trade in his empire.

The economic crisis which began in 1929 is often seen as the major turning point in 20th-century world history. Patricia Clavin examines its causes and effects.