History in Focus http://www.history.ac.uk/ihr/Focus/ History in Focus is a new occasional series taking a thematic approach to history. Each issue is designed to provide an introduction to a chosen topic and to help stimulate interest and debate. The series will concentrate on highlighting books, reviews, web sites and conferences that relate to the theme, in order to provide a quality assured information resource for learning and teaching. The series is aimed at the entire history community from life long learners to higher education. The first issue of History in Focus on the Victorians is now available from the web site of the Institute of Historical Research. http://www.history.ac.uk/ihr/Focus/Victorians/ This will be followed by an issue on Ireland in the Autumn. I would welcome any comments that you might have about History in Focus. Nicole Harris Institute of Historical Research University of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU Email: [log in to unmask] www.history.ac.uk