Political

David Footman on the conspiracies that surround the Order of Assassins.

Keith Feiling suggests that the Battle of Worcester holds central importance, not only in the unique character of the Lord Protector, but for the history of Britain itself.

Philip Magnus analyses the political, personal, and literary careers of one of Britain's most influential Victorian premiers.

Hugh Trevor-Roper attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding authorship of Charles I's purported last testament.

Denys Sutton sees the revolutionary work of French artists reflected in the Spring of Nations.

M.G. Brock profiles one of Britain's most able yet ill-fated premiers.

Leonard Schapiro examines the reasons behind the failure of the other revolutionary forces in revolutionary Russia.

Christopher Sykes delivers a historical backdrop to mid-20th century tension on the Persian Gulf.

G.H.L. LeMay documents the dramatic fall and resurrection of Lord John Russell's government.

L.B. Namier on both the pre- and post-war case against would-be plotters within the Nazi regime.