Political

Paula Bartley reappraises the role of the leader of the Suffragettes.

Russel Tarr considers key issues from the life of the famous Cardinal.

Roger Price examines the career of Louis-Napoleon, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, and his position in French historiography.

Martyn Bennett examines how the terminology we use about the great conflict of the mid-seventeenth century reflects and reinforces the interpretations we make.

The 14th President was inaugurated on March 4th, 1853.

Mark Rathbone examines the varied reputation of John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland.

F.G. Stapleton examines the momentous social and political consequences of Germany's spectacular economic growth.

Robert Pearce examines the career of the man who was successively trade union leader, Minister of Labour and Foreign Secretary.

Mark Rathbone considers why Lord Palmerston was the dominant political leader in Britain from 1855 to 1865.

George Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, became Prime Minister on December 19th, 1852.