India’s rulers demonstrated what power they had by adopting the crafts of their conquerors – first the Mughals, then the British. Corinne Julius looks at the background to a new exhibition of dazzling artefacts
David Powell establishes a clear path through the historiographical maze
John Matusiak pricks the imperial pretension of the monarch who came to the throne 500 years ago
Chris Corin exposes the huge apparatus created by Tsarist Russia to combat the threat of revolution.
Robert Pearce examines the career of Mussolini’s forerunner.
Mark Rathbone analyses the continuing influence of the Munich conference on post-war events.
Andrew Boxer traces the assimilation policies, indigenous rights, and the changing relationship between the US government and Native Americans.
R. E. Foster examines the reputation and political stature of a three-times prime minister.
Disillusionment with Iran’s secular king brought the Islamists to power in 1979. Will the population now oust the ruling theocracy, asks Baqer Moin?
Catherine Merridale examines competing versions of Russia's troubled past in the light of present politics.
