Search results for "freedom"
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Politics
The History of British Democracy: From Magna Carta to Modern Parliament
Britain invented parliamentary democracy — then spent centuries arguing about who it was actually for. The ful…
Analysis
The British Empire: Rise, Rule and Legacy — A Complete History
At its peak the British Empire covered 24 per cent of the earth. How it was built, how it was lost, and why it…
History
The Glorious Revolution of 1688: How Britain Established Constitutional Monarchy
When Parliament invited William of Orange to replace James II, it settled forever the question of who held ult…
History
The Magna Carta of 1215: Birth of the Rule of Law in England
Forced upon King John at Runnymede by rebellious barons, the Great Charter established the revolutionary princ…
History
The Peasants' Revolt of 1381: England's First Great Popular Uprising
Led by Wat Tyler and inspired by the radical priest John Ball, the Peasants' Revolt challenged the entire soci…
History
The Slave Trade and Abolition: Britain's Darkest Commerce and Its End
For over 200 years Britain was the world's leading slave trader; understanding the movement that ended it is e…
Analysis
The Freelance Economy: Freedom, Insecurity, and the Future of Work
National Herald analysis and reporting on the freelance economy: freedom, insecurity, and the future of work.…
Business
The Gig Economy: Freedom, Exploitation and the Future of Work
Millions of Britons work in the gig economy. Whether that is a liberation or an exploitation depends on who yo…