The spread of Western civilisation must not be credited to European policy, but to a culture of curiosity, enterprise and defiance.

As Japan’s ruling shoguns resist the tide of progress, a Nagasaki-based Scottish entrepreneur steps in.

William Gladstone warns voters not to leave foreign policy in the hands of interventionist politicians.

William Gladstone explains that a truly ‘exceptional nation’ respects the equality and rights of all nations.

The great British public leaves a German tourist speechless during a county match at the Oval in London.

Stylish batting in cricket is about variety, invention and frankly anything that works, and we have Dr W.G. Grace to thank for it.