Arresting a Diplomat, 1717
Recent events have provoked disquiet about the concept of diplomatic immunity: in the early eighteenth century, the British government was considerably less fastidious in its definition.
Political
On Publishing Diaries
Kathleen Burk discusses the publishing of history books.
What is Political History?
In the continuing series 'What is...history?' eight historians define political history - an area sometimes regarded as 'narrow', 'elitist' or simply 'dull', but now enjoying a recrudescence.
'Scotching the Brut' - The Early History of Britain
Roger A. Mason on the myths and power of Scotland's line of kings
Reading History: Anglo-Saxon Kingship
Simon Keynes examines the variety of books on Anglo-Saxon rulers.
Reading History: Italian Unification
John A. Davis discusses a range of books tackling the Risorgimento.
The Berlin West Africa Conference - A Timely Centenary?
John D. Hargreaves looks at the 1884 meeting of European nations and the impact on Africa.
The Kingship of James IV of Scotland - 'The Glory of All Princely Governing'?
Norman Macdougall explores the vicissitudes of James IV's reign; although regarded as a paragon amongst Scottish kings, his downfall owed much to his failings.
Reading History: The Vietnam War
Ralph Smith assesses the material available on the conflict in South-East Asia.
Give a Dog a Bad Name: Roger Casement & F.E. Smith
John Campbell on the curious case of F.E. Smith and the 'black diaries' of Sir Roger Casement