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Discover how Victorians created beautiful cemeteries, on page 60
24 Scandalous Georgians Lucy Worsley argues that the Hanoverian monarchs were just as exciting – and infuential – as the Tudors
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77 tV & radio The pick of may’s history programmes
16 aNNIVeRSaRIeS 20 LeTTeRS 23 mICHaeL Wood’S VIeW 65 Books experts review new releases, plus Ian morris discusses his book about confict through history
80 out & aBout 80 History explorer: di drummond on the birth of passenger rail travel 84 Ten things to do in may 86 ye olde travel guide: Seville, 1670
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44 A maritime killing that scandalised Britain in the 19th century i e l d
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44 A maritime killing that scandalised Britain in the 19th century
Discover how Victorians created beautiful cemeteries, on page 60
31 Bungling British spies Roderick Bailey documents British secret agents’ failed eforts to kill mussolini and his henchmen in the Second World War
24 Scandalous Georgians Lucy Worsley argues that the Hanoverian monarchs were just as exciting – and infuential – as the Tudors
39 The forgotten Tudor Linda Porter describes the tragic life of a Scottish queen who was also the sister of Henry VIII
31 Bungling British spies Roderick Bailey documents British secret agents’ failed eforts to kill mussolini and his henchmen in the Second World War
39 The forgotten Tudor Linda Porter describes the tragic life of a Scottish queen who was also the sister of Henry VIII
44 Cannibals on the high seas Carl Thompson explores a dark incident in the 19th century when a cabin boy was eaten by his shipmates 50 Elizabeth I’s war on terror Jessie Childs delves into the battle between the Virgin Queen and her Catholic subjects
44 Cannibals on the high seas Carl Thompson explores a dark incident in the 19th century when a cabin boy was eaten by his shipmates 50 Elizabeth I’s war on terror Jessie Childs delves into the battle between the Virgin Queen and her Catholic subjects
58 First ladies of art amanda Vickery showcases a group of remarkable female artists
58 First ladies of art amanda Vickery showcases a group of remarkable female artists
60 A grave dilemma Ruth Levitt on the Victorians’ attempts to transform Britain’s cemeteries from health hazards to peaceful parks
60 A grave dilemma Ruth Levitt on the Victorians’ attempts to transform Britain’s cemeteries from health hazards to peaceful parks
77 tV & radio The pick of may’s history programmes
80 out &aBout 80 History explorer: di drummond
89 miscEllany 89 Q&a and quiz 91 Sam’s recipe corner 92 Prize crossword i e l d
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98 my HISToRy HeRo Rick Wakeman selects Jules Verne
89 miscEllany 89 Q&a and quiz 91 Sam’s recipe corner 92 Prize crossword
38 EVEnts History weekend in malmesbury
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