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What War?

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Jonathan Beckman

The war between Britain and the United States, from 1812 to 1814, is one of the half-forgotten events of history. It arouses little interest even in America, and none among the British, most of whom have never heard of it. This was true even at the time, when the British were obsessed with defeating Napoleon. […]

That Special Relationship

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Jonathan Beckman

‘It is always a joy to me to meet an American, Mr Moulton,’ remarks Sherlock Holmes in a story first published in 1890, ‘for I am one of those who believe that the folly of a monarch and the blundering of a Minister in far-gone years will not prevent our children from being some day […]

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