This British monarchy slavery book review assesses The Crown’s Silence by Brooke Newman, examining...
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Cambridge loves kings – If they are Nigerian
The University is sending back 116 Benin bronzes to the descendant of a slave-trading monarch
Colonial Employment Legislation in India and Ceylon
It is often claimed that British imperial history is a story of exploitation. If that's the case...
Two Small Victories for the Truth
Richard Wake-Walker demonstrates how, in the pursuit of the truth, careful research can defeat...
On the right side of history? Or self-indulgent victimhood?
Riddle me this: when is criminal damage not criminal? According to the judge, defence lawyers, and...
Cecil Rhodes: a critical response to Professor William Beinart
It is sometimes asserted that Cecil John Rhodes is a 'problematical' figure. This was the case in...
Slavery and the Changing Reception of Jane Austen’s Mansfield...
Lona Manning questions modern Mansfield Park slavery readings, showing how critics project colonial...
Empireland: How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain
As an immigrant from Sri Lanka (once part of the Indian Empire) who arrived in Britain in 1963, I...
Professor David Abulafia
David Abulafia died on 24th January 2026. We pay tribute to our friend and colleague
Book Review: Justin Marozzi, Captives and Companions
This review assesses Justin Marozzi’s Captives and Companions and its contribution to Islamic...
