Was the Habsburg monarchy truly the “absolute” state historians have often portrayed? Peter Paccione’s article, “The Austrian Estates and the Habsburg Monarchy,” challenges this long-held view. He uncovers the enduring
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The Science That Moved Thatcher: How Experts Persuaded a Prime Minister to Embrace Climate ActionThe Science That Moved Thatcher: How Experts Persuaded a Prime Minister to Embrace Climate Action
How did the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher, a staunch advocate for free markets, become an unexpected champion for climate action? Peter Farrelly’s blog, ‘The Science That Moved Thatcher: How Experts
King, Parliament, and taxation in English constitutional historyKing, Parliament, and taxation in English constitutional history
Did you know the power of the US Congress to levy taxes has roots stretching back to 13th-century England? Peter Paccione’s article, “King, Parliament, and Taxation in English Constitutional History,”
How Did Nazi Ideology Shape the Structure and Policies of the Third Reich Between 1933 and 1945?How Did Nazi Ideology Shape the Structure and Policies of the Third Reich Between 1933 and 1945?
Beyond the parades and propaganda, how deeply did Nazi ideology permeate the very fabric of the Third Reich, transforming Germany from the inside out? Dylan Aunger’s article, “How Did Nazi
The 1981 Green Paper: Thatcher’s First Poll Tax Failure and Its Lessons IgnoredThe 1981 Green Paper: Thatcher’s First Poll Tax Failure and Its Lessons Ignored
Did you know Margaret Thatcher’s government pitched a poll tax in 1981, only to see it crash and burn before the infamous Community Charge? In this blog post by Peter
Was Louis XIV really an absolute monarch?Was Louis XIV really an absolute monarch?
Was Louis XIV truly the all-powerful “Sun King” of absolute legend, or was his authority more constrained than commonly believed? Peter Paccione’s article, “Was Louis XIV really an absolute monarch?“,
Why Germany Became the Cradle of the Reformation: Unravelling a Historical Revolution.Why Germany Became the Cradle of the Reformation: Unravelling a Historical Revolution.
What confluence of forces ignited the Protestant Reformation in Germany, rather than elsewhere in Europe? Peter Farrelly’s article, “Why Germany Became the Cradle of the Reformation: Unravelling a Historical Revolution,”
To What Extent Was Ordinary German Society Complicit in the Holocaust?To What Extent Was Ordinary German Society Complicit in the Holocaust?
Did ordinary Germans truly know the full extent of the Holocaust, or could they claim ignorance? Dylan Aunger’s article, “To What Extent Was Ordinary German Society Complicit in the Holocaust?”,
Forging the Empire: The Political, Military, and Ideological Drivers of German Unification, 1815–1871Forging the Empire: The Political, Military, and Ideological Drivers of German Unification, 1815–1871
Germany’s creation in 1871 was a pivotal moment in European history, but was it a natural outcome or a carefully engineered event? Dylan Aunger’s article, “Forging the Empire: The Political,
Popular Culture, Propaganda, and Activism in Nazi Germany: Mechanisms of Indoctrination and ControlPopular Culture, Propaganda, and Activism in Nazi Germany: Mechanisms of Indoctrination and Control
Though Nazi Germany is widely studied, the instrumental role of popular culture in its propaganda machine is sometimes overlooked. In “Popular Culture, Propaganda, and Activism in Nazi Germany: Mechanisms of
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