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Coalitions, Pacts and the Future of British Politics
by Jason Parry Coalitions and electoral agreements are especially pertinent in today’s political climate. Nick Clegg’s Liberal Democrats have been much criticized for forming a coalition government with the Conservative Party. The electorate’s resentment towards the Liberals can be… Continue reading
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Statues and public memory in twenty-first century Britain
by Dr Jeremy Burchardt Look at the photograph below. What is your reaction? it’s a pompous, embarrassing monument to imperialism. Knock it down! it’s a precious part of our heritage. Those were the days! times have changed but we… Continue reading
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Ice cold in Paris
Suddenly in late February it began to feel like spring. It’s hard to believe quite how cold it was at the beginning of February when I took my final year Special Subject undergraduate students to Paris and Reims for a… Continue reading
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A bas les éditeurs!
By Professor David Stack In danger of being lost amidst the many centenaries, bicentenaries and jubilees modern historians are set to mark in 2012, is a significant 21st birthday. In the fairly recent past what the Americans call the ‘age of… Continue reading
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Pomegranate Queen
by Professor Lindy Grant Pomegranate season – my local Turkish shop sells delicious pomegranates, and I can’t resist them. The fruits look so exotic, especially when there are still traces of pink petal in the gaping navel at the top… Continue reading
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