The Institute of Historical Research (I.H.R.) is the U.K.’s national centre for history. Founded in 1921, the Institute facilitates and promotes innovative research via its primary collections library, and its programme of training, publishing, conferences, seminars and fellowships. The I.H.R. is one of the nine humanities research institutes of the School of Advanced Study at the University of London.

‘I.H.R. Shorts’ is a new Open Access publishing series from the Institute of Historical Research at the University of London. Insightful and concise, I.H.R. Shorts offer incisive commentaries on contemporary historical debates. Titles range from 15,000 to 50,000 words with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to the past.

1.   Dethroning historical reputations: universities, museums and the commemoration of benefactors

edited by Jill Pellew and Lawrence Goldman (2018)

2.   Magna Carta: history, context and influence

edited by Lawrence Goldman (2018)