Michael Crowder

Founding Father

Michael Crowder reviews a biography of Brendan Bracken, Churchill's 'sole supporter' and founder of History Today.

Published July 31 2008

A Revolution in London Housing

LCC housing architects and their work between 1893 and 1914, by Michael Crowder

Published March 1 2001

Lugard and Colonial Nigeria - Towards an Identity?

'More like sovereign heads of state than servants of the same British Crown' - the rivalry and 'diplomacy' of imperial proconsuls hampered the creation of Nigeria between 1900 and 1914.

Published February 1 1986

The Impact of the Two World Wars on Africa

Taken from two eight-volume enterprises marking the coming of age of African history, Michael Crowder looks at the African reactions to the European colonial presence, rather than with the doings of the Europeans themselves.

Published January 2 1984

The Hostal Niola's Ovando, Santo Domingo

Published December 1 1981

Outlining Africa

Published November 1 1981

King Christophe's Citadel

Michael Crowder continues our monthly series on Monuments, with a look at a 19th century Haitian jewel.

Published May 31 1981

Thirty Years of History Today

Michael Crowder looks back over 30 years of history publishing

Published January 1 1981

Spring Collection

A round-up of interesting and intriguing books for generalist and specialist alike, in Spring 1980.

Published April 1 1980

The Cromwell Road

Introduction by Michael Crowder to two articles on Richard Cromwell and the literature spawned by the Napoleonic legend, comparing Napoleon with Oliver Cromwell.

Published March 1 1980