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Gavin Schaffer argues that the British have always been ambivalent in their attitude towards refugees, especially at times of war.

Jim Downs finds that the reasons the Federal government was slow to respond to Hurricane Katrina are rooted in the South’s racial and economic history, and wonders if the catastrophe may lead at last to genuine Reconstruction.

Andy Lawrence insists that we must think for ourselves to unravel one of the great historical conundrums.

Simon Henderson explains the significance of Hans and Sophie Scholl in the history of Nazi Germany.

Ian Cawood shows how British policy-makers adapted to the changing world after 1945.

Douglas James explains why so many in the Christian West answered Urban II’s call to arms following the Council of Clermont in 1095.

Phil Chapple examines a titanic and controversial figure in modern Irish history.

Robin Evans assesses the contribution of the Welsh to the troubles of 1642-49.

Vincent Barnett contrasts Marxist idealism with the changing economic reality in the USSR.

R.E. Foster shows that we should know more of Perceval than the manner of his untimely death.