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18th Century history, Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd duke of Grafton, Diplomacy and International Relations, Economic history, George III, Georgian, Georgian Lords, Military history, Parliamentary Life

Correcting the record: conciliation and reconciliation over America in 1776

Just a few months before the Declaration of Independence, last minute efforts were made to reconcile Britain and the American colonies. Dr Robin Eagles shows how former Prime Minister, the duke of Grafton, one of the most earnest advocates for finding a way out of the crisis, also took the opportunity of proposing a deal to halt hostilities to correct the official record of remarks … Continue reading Correcting the record: conciliation and reconciliation over America in 1776

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Contemporary History, 20th century history, Anthony Eden, Diplomacy and International Relations, Military history, Modern, Oral history

Parliament and the Suez Crisis

Sixty years ago this week the Suez Crisis was in full swing and parliament was in uproar. Here we discuss the crisis through the eyes of the Commons… The Suez Crisis is now seen by historians as one of the defining moments of twentieth century British foreign policy. At the time, the divisions within the country were played out in the Commons chamber, as the … Continue reading Parliament and the Suez Crisis

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Conferences, Seminars and Events, 18th Century history, 19th Century history, 20th century history, Medieval, Modern, Oral history, Parliamentary Life, Social history

‘Speaking in Parliament: History, politics, rhetoric’ conference report

Last week, in collaboration with Professor Christopher Reid (Queen Mary, University of London, author of ‘Imprison’d Wranglers: the Rhetorical Culture of the House of Commons’) we hosted a conference dedicated to the art and history of parliamentary rhetoric. Academics with backgrounds in history, English, drama and politics came together from across the world for this two-day meeting, wonderfully organised by the team at Queen Mary. … Continue reading ‘Speaking in Parliament: History, politics, rhetoric’ conference report

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