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April 2010 - Volume 11, Number 4

How the Navy saved Great Britain

Anthony Cumming argues for the importance of the Navy in 1940.

British state prayers, fasts and thanksgivings

Natalie Mears investigates the role of national worship from 1535 - 2002.

Political Myths

Derek Wilson considers whether our political system could stand up to serious examination.

Jesse James

Mark Glancy examines film depictions of America's most notorious outlaw hero.

On Sale Date:

Tuesday 30th March

Issue Number:

124

On this day...

Ghandi begins campaign against British rule

12 March

1930

Ghandi began his campaign of satyagraha or non-violent civil disobedience against British rule by leading a march to Dandi to make salt from seawater in defiance of an act which prohibited Indians from collecting or selling salt.

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