Today’s featured articles
By the end of the Seven Years’ War in 1763 Britain had become a global power. However, the conflict’s colossal expense and the high-handed approach of British politicians led to the American Revolution.
The Sikh Empire was the last strong Indian military power standing against Britain’s East India Company.
Writing treaties in two languages can lead to unexpected problems.
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On the Spot: Geoffrey Parker
‘What historical topic have I changed my mind on? I underestimated the role of women.’
‘The Brothers Grimm: A Biography’ by Ann Schmiesing review
The Brothers Grimm: A Biography by Ann Schmiesing brings folklore’s most famous double act out of the shadowy realm of legend.
Doing Business with Russia
Russia’s entry into the global economy was met with glee by international firms in the early 1990s. The exodus has been just as sudden.
The Englishman Who Cried ‘Let Ireland Go’
In 1920 the English writer Jerome K. Jerome set out the arguments in favour of Irish home rule.
‘The Price of Victory’ by N.A.M. Rodger review
The Price of Victory: A Naval History of Britain: 1815-1945 by N.A.M. Rodger looks above decks for the story of the modern Royal Navy.
‘Augustus the Strong’ by Tim Blanning review
In Augustus the Strong: A Study in Artistic Greatness and Political Fiasco, Tim Blanning looks for a legacy for the ‘incorrigible Saxon’.
How Does History Judge Prime Ministers?
Political reputations are forged by actions, but the long view of history can be hard to predict.
Following Threads to Colonial Barbados
Two rare textile discoveries connect 18th-century Barbadian schoolgirls to England.
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