Dracula Beats the Communists
Bram Stoker’s novel was a mixed blessing for Romania. It attracted tourists, but the legend was at odds with communist ideals and made a villain of a national hero.
Volume 67 Issue 5 May 2017
Portrait of the Author as a Historian: Pramoedya Ananta Toer
In newly independent Indonesia, nationalism, communism and Islam competed for the attention of the people. But the country’s greatest novelist saw humanity behind the ideologies.
The Queen's Encomium
In commissioning her biography, Emma, wife to two kings of England, created a subtle yet audacious piece of propaganda, used to maintain her position and secure her reputation.
Predicting the Fall of Anne Boleyn
In his pursuit of Anne Boleyn, Thomas Cromwell was guided by a prophecy foretelling treason.
Hidden but not lost
Writing a history of transgender people poses unique problems.
Justifying Slavery
The changing shape of the slave trade in the medieval Mediterranean.
Newswomen in Revolt
New US equality laws in the 1960s meant a revolution in journalism, as the women of the press fought for their place.
Chapters in China’s Long History
A multi-authored and beautifully illustrated volume endeavours to find detailed answers to complex questions about modern Chinese history.
Making An Impact On Violence
Deeply researched, thoughtfully considered and vividly written, this serious history of the violence of the English challenges assumptions and ill-considered assertions.
Musing On The Sea Of Brittany
Although Britain is separated from France by a shared ‘sleeve’ of water, the Channel retains its power both as a border and a route to freedom.