Anniversaries in 2015
Editorial
This edition of The Historian explores the plethora of anniversaries
commemorated this year, and probes the question: why do we still remember
them? Jonathan Wolstenholme begins with a lighthearted look at the infamous,
misspelt work “1066 and All That”, published for the first time 85 years ago. Ed Olsen delves into the life of the ancient historiographer Sallust, in the 2100 th year
since his birth. Barnaby Cullen examines the significance of Magna Carta, and
asks whether it should be so highly esteemed, looking at its impact at the time
and not just its legacy. Tom Gardner , in conjunction with his trip to the battlefield of Waterloo on 20 th June to participate in the 200 th Anniversary
commemorations, examines the famous battle in detail and gives his own
personal reflections on its significance. Rollo Collins , who also travelled to
Waterloo last week end, writes about another interest of his: the end of Second
World War, 70 years ago. Investigating the impact of Allied victory in 1945,
Rollo makes a case for why it ought to be commemorated for years to come.
Tohid Ismail analyses the life and post-war career of Sir Winston Churchill, who
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