The Great Depression and ‘Embedded Liberalism’ The Great Depression posed a serious threat to capitalism as economic nationalism flourished and Communism and Fascism offered alternative models.
Middle Class Recruits to Communism in the 1930s Why did some idealistic young people join the Communist Party...
The Hidden Face of British Gardening Gardening has been big business since the 17th century, but how can we measure its growth and economic importance?
Philanthropy Then, Philanthropy Now This lecture outlines the challenges of modern-day society and how...
Leadership and Change: Prime Ministers in the Post-War World - Alec Douglas-Home Continuing last year's series of lectures, delivered by distinguished guest...
Disease and Death in Late Stuart London A specialist in British and European History, Maureen Waller's books...
Orature, Oratory and Getting the Message Heard The most valued aspect of our entire culture in England...