Political

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.

D.H. Pennington on the man chiefly responsible for passing the Reform Act.

Christopher Sykes on an influential, eventful - though entirely fictional - parliamentary career.