England

J.D. Chambers pays an historical visit to the regional capital of the English East Midlands.

Maurice Cranston assesses the background and impact to Thomas Hobbes' masterwork of religious and political philosophy.

Keith Feiling suggests that the Battle of Worcester holds central importance, not only in the unique character of the Lord Protector, but for the history of Britain itself.

W.G. Hoskins pays an historical visit to Leicester.

J. Guthrie Oliver discusses a major source of funds for both medieval England and the Church.

Hugh Trevor-Roper attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding authorship of Charles I's purported last testament.

Richard Hough explains how the epic construction of the first railway line linking England's largest cities changed the country forever.

M.G. Brock profiles one of Britain's most able yet ill-fated premiers.

Sheldon van Auken on the great English historian of the Reformation.

Michael Rix takes an historical and architectural look at England's second city.