The Legal Quays: Sir William Paulet, First Marquis of Winchester Sir William Paulet (c.1483-1572) is perhaps unique in his long...
Trading Identities: The image of the merchant What was a merchant in 16th Century Europe, and what...
Why is Africa still the poorest continent? Among 29 countries where human life expectancy is still 50...
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Health on the ocean waves: The sea-doctor afloat and in port A lecture by Professor Allan Chapman, University of Oxford