[Drafted June 2010]
Historical metaphor in politics is an odd thing – frequently deployed, almost as frequently inappropriately. I was very intrigued today by the use of the term “Star Chamber” to describe the new committee that will make decisions on spending – and spending cuts – in the coalition government.
The Star Chamber – the real [...]
Posts under ‘history’
Clearing the cache: The past in political discourse
The holocaust archive
A quite remarkable set of articles on Slate.
Inside the Holocaust archives. (1) – By Sarah Wildman – Slate Magazine.
World War One Artwork
This looks like a great book I am going to get a copy of soon.
Great War Artist – Home.