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Navigating by History

By John Buchan

The study of history can distract us from pressing modern problems, but failing to study it is much worse.

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Posted January 22 2024

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Koré

By John Buchan

Sir Edward Leithen finds himself revising his opinion of the ‘detestable’ Koré Arabin.

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Posted December 19 2023

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Popular Misconceptions

By John Buchan

A good knowledge of history is essential if we are to understand how words such as liberty and democracy are understood.

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Posted October 5 2019

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Peace to Grow Up

By John Buchan

Jaikie has just graduated from Cambridge, and Alison wants to know what he has gained from his experience.

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Posted May 27 2019

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New Purpose

By John Buchan

Two British spies look out over war-torn Belgrade, and find the inspiration they need to go on with their dangerous mission.

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Posted February 17 2019

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A Parliament for Scotland

By John Buchan

Self-confessed Scottish Nationalist John Buchan warned Scots that there was more to democratic prosperity than having a Parliament.

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Posted February 6 2019

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