Power

The accumulation of, the acceptance of, and the use of power are all explored in this section. The individual reigns of some monarchs are looked at such as those from the Tudor period, but so are other leaders, despotic and revolutionary. Contemporary issues of the use of power in a democracy are explored are more complex ideas around power through individual actions and movements in history.

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  • A Historiography of the British Empire

    Podcast

    In this podcast Dr Larry Butler of the University of East Anglia examines how have interpretations of the British Empire have changed over the years.

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  • The Cultural Revolution 1966-1976

    Podcast

    In this podcast Dr Yangwen Zheng of the University of Manchester looks at the origins, theatre and consequences of the Cultural Revolution. Dr Yangwen Zheng's essential textbook Ten Lessons in Modern Chinese History is now available. Written for university entry-level students and A-level teachers and students, it uses primary sources to tell the...

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  • The Cold War in Latin America

    Podcast

    In this podcast Dr Tanya Harmer of the London School of Economics examines the impact of the Cold War on Latin America.

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  • The Origins of the Norman Conquest

    Podcast

    In this podcast Professor David Bates of the University of East Anglia looks at the origins of the Norman Conquest.

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  • King John and Magna Carta

    Podcast

    In this podcast Professor Nicholas Vincent discusses the reign of King John, the origins of Magna Carta and its' significance.

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