World
The modern world cannot be studied without examining the course, impact and legacy of two world wars, the resources in this section set out to look at both the First and Second World Wars in their global context. The section also includes the Cold War and its impact in Latin America, South-East Asia and parts of Africa. This period also sees the rise and fall of European imperialism and the changing nature of global politics and economics as technology brings different stories from so many parts of the world directly to us. Read more
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The Centenary of the First World War: An unpopular view
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Sir Francis Dent and the First World War
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D-Day, Commemorations - the last big year to remember?
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Obituaries: the first verdict in history
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The Romanov Tercentenary: nostalgia versus history on the eve of the Great War
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The Origins of the First World War
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The world in 1913: friendly societies
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India in 1914
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HA Podcast: The Opium Wars
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Podcast Series: The Cold War
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The Fall of Singapore 1942
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Capone's lost lair: The Lexington Hotel, Chicago
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Women, War and Revolution
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The Origins of the Second Great War
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The Great Powers in the Pacific
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'Women and Children first!' a lost tale of Empire and Heroism
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The Long Winding Road to the White House
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Historical Events or People in 10 Tweets - The Crimean War
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Antarctica 100 years on from Captain Scott
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TV: modern father of history?
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