Empire

James Walvin on how tea, sugar and tobacco hooked Britons into a fondness for the fruits of imperial expansion.

Frank McDonough looks at recent thinking on the origins of the war of 1899-1902

Bernard Porter argues that the 'End of Empire' unravelled British domestic politics as well as her international outlook.

Robert Pearce looks at a turning point in the history of mentalities, when the way Britons perceived themselves and others changed forever.

Jeremy Black passes judgement on British foreign policy 1688-1815.

John Cummins uses the 400th anniversary of Sir Francis Drake's death to reassess the man, his life and the legends surrounding him.

John McLeod presents a study from the last days of the Raj of an Indian ruler who defied the stereotype of princely extravagance and self-indulgence.

France's colonies have existed to serve the greatness of France. Johnson examines France's treatment of its various colonies, including French Polynesia, French Indo-China, and Tahiti.

Three new books on the Roman Empire

Richard Rathbone explains how a meeting in Manchester 50 years ago helped lay the vision for Pan-Africanism