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Richard Cust reassesses the thinking behind the biggest military blunder of the English Civil War, Charles I’s decision to fight the New Model Army at Naseby in June 1645.

Patrick Vernon discusses depictions of Blacks in Victorian art and popular culture, and introduces a new exhibition on the subject, opening in Manchester.

Umej Bhatia discusses Muslim memories of the Crusades and their resonances in Middle Eastern politics today.

Robert Carr assesses the nature of British rule in India during a key, transitional phase.

Simon Lemieux shows how a synoptic approach enables us to appreciate the true nature of the Irish Question.

Graham Goodlad gives advice to those starting their study of History in the Sixth Form.

Ian Thatcher refuses to take Trotsky at his own valuation.

John Matusiak examines whether a common interpretation can survive detailed scrutiny.

Robert Johnson puts the decline of a once-great Empire into an international context.

Patrick McNally introduces an institution in the Midlands of growing national importance.