Isobel Cree examines early medieval nationalism in La Chanson de Roland, one of the oldest surviving works of French literature.
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Isobel Cree examines early medieval nationalism in La Chanson de Roland, one of the oldest surviving works of French literature.
Continue readingThe Vulgate Cycle is the first French Arthurian cycle in prose (c. 1215-35). A cycle is a series of texts about common characters, who are generally adapted from myth or history. I chose the cycle’s …
Continue readingWhether you’re looking to smash those new year’s resolutions or just add to your bookshelf, the OHR editors have got you covered.
Continue readingWhat does A Christmas Carol reveal about Christmas throughout history? Glenn Armstrong examines the historical context behind the merry tale.
Continue readingEditors’ Picks: The OHR editorial team outline some of their favourite summer content to fill that history-shaped gap in our vacation lives.
Continue readingGlenn Armstrong reviews E.M. Forster’s ‘A Passage to India’, discussing what it reveals about British colonial attitudes and where it falls short.
Continue readingWilliam Kinsella discusses how Judith Herrin’s Ravenna: Capital of Empire, Crucible of Empire reshapes commonly-held opinions on Italian history.
Continue readingWelcome to part two of our OHR editors’ picks – these recommendations take you (almost) round the world, without having to leave your room!
Continue readingTerm is coming around quickly, but before you dig into your reading list, have a look at some of the content our editors have enjoyed over the summer.
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