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A History of the Embassy
24th April, 2024
In this blog, G.R. Berridge explores the reasons behind his new book, Outposts of Diplomacy, and how he came to write it… *** Oddly enough, it was well before I became a serious student of the history of diplomacy that I was first struck by the adv…
How to End a Revolution
4th March, 2024
Napoleon Bonaparte, perhaps one of the most famous revolutionaries, not only began, but ended the French Revolution. In this blog, author William Doyle examines how the Revolution came to an end… *** Looking back on his triumphant entry into world…
Paul Baker Online Talk
7th February, 2024
Join Portal Bookshop for an online talk with historian and author Paul Baker as part of LGBT+ History Month! Join Portal Bookshop for an exciting online event with Paul Baker, Polari expert and author of multiple books on UK LGBT+ History. Paul will…