Political

A look back over a century of The English Historical Review.

Bernard Porter looks into Britain’s line over terrorism during the nineteenth century.

Gerald Kennedy shows how a fear of revolution and the growing strength of organised labour created tensions in Britain after the end of the First World War. Men such as 'Woodbine Willie' attempted to defuse the situation by preaching the gospel of 'Christian Socialism' at mass meetings across the country.

A study of two magnates of the 12th century at the time of Stephen.

Alan Sked looks at the sensational leaking of Austrian military secrets to Russia on the eve of the First World War.

Helen Graham on the political coalitions in Spain in the 1930s and their role in blocking Fascism.

Paul Preston follows the unsettled road leading to the clash between the Republicans and Nationalists.

Port wine and a queen for England from Braganza - commercial and cultural links strengthened the alliance steadily during the Age of Reason.

Robin Studd shows how Henry III's acceptance after 1259 of vassal status for England's one remaining continental territory of Gascony gave enormous scope for interference by the French crown.