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A number of eminent historians discuss what is history and how is a national history constructed.

Four historians consider the most fundamental question of all, one famously posed by E.H. Carr almost 60 years ago.

Fiona Kisby provides practical help for those preparing for the challenging History AEA.

In the continuing series 'What is...history?' eight historians define political history - an area sometimes regarded as 'narrow', 'elitist' or simply 'dull',

E.H. Carr’s belief that the histories we get depend on the questions we ask is more relevant than ever. 

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We ask 20 questions of leading historians on why their research matters, one book everyone should read and their views on historical drama …

‘Great leaders are much less in control of events than people imagine.’

Trevor Fisher examines the ongoing debate over how history is taught in the classroom.

Peter Mandler argues that academic historians have a crucial contribution to make to the nation’s cultural life.

The importance of teaching history to younger children and the risks of its removal as a key subject from the primary curriculum

Richard Kennett calls on his fellow history teachers to embrace narrative. There is no better way to inspire the historians of the future.

‘History seems to have little influence on many of our rulers.’ 

In defending the study of history, Richard J Evans argues that the extreme exponents of Postmodernism are Emperors with No Clothes.

If one is looking for a single definitive cause for Europe’s collective decision to fight in 1914, the only certainty is disappointment, argues Sam Fowles.

It is among the most commercial as well as maligned fields of history. Four distinguished scholars consider its value – and its future. 

Lev Anninskiy describes his encounters with censored and uncensored history in Soviet Russia.

Daniel Snowman introduces our new anthology, published later this month by Sutton Publishers.

Michael Bentley looks at the father of British historiography who was an eloquent and controversial opponent of teleology.

Frank McDonough looks at the old question of whether history is made by great individuals or impersonal forces.