A Liberal History
Liberalism became the dominant ideology of the West when it was adopted by Britain and the United States. But its roots lie elsewhere.
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Memories of a Massacre
It is the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre. How have the events of that day been remembered?
Thatcher Breaks Consensus
Assessing Margaret Thatcher’s premiership: a radical decade and a divisive legacy.
Appeasement: Britain's Political Turning Point
The by-elections of 1938 are part of the long history of Independent Progressives in British politics.
Antisemitism: the Socialism of Fools
The Labour Party’s recent entanglement with antisemitism came as a shock to many. At its root is the issue of nationalism.
The Elusive Byzantine Empire
Though the beginnings of the Byzantine Empire are unclear, its demise is not. The history of the Eastern Roman Empire, from its foundation in 324 to its conquest in 1453, is one of war, plague, architectural triumphs and fear of God's wrath.
Brexit: The Forever War
It’s not just Brexit, history suggests that Britain’s relationship with Europe may never truly be resolved.
Behind the Scenes at the House of Commons Library
For 200 years, the House of Commons Library has guided politicians and policy.
Lord Liverpool, Eurosceptic
The prime minister at the time of Napoleon’s defeat was a keen observer of European politics. His government sought a balance of power on the Continent, but with minimal British engagement.
Who Should Have The Vote in Britain?
What voting rights did Britons have in the century before 1918?