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Presents an excerpt from the book 'The Lion and the Throne' regarding the trial of Sir Walter Raleigh.

Discusses the history of Great Britain. Reaction to the decision of England to sign a naval pact with dictator Adolf Hitler; Overview of the British government's policy; Characteristics of the English people.

The experiences and exploits of officers and men of the United States armed forces who fought in Europe particularly in Great Britain during World War II are discussed. The long wait of the British for a dependable ally was relieved when the first contingent of American troops arrived in Gourock, Scotland. When the American troops left, they left a legacy not only in the battlefields of Great Britain but in the hearts of the British as well.

The article provides a historical account of the Treaty of Ghent signing, which happened in Ghent, Belgium on December 24, 1814, that ended the War of 1812 between the U.S. and Great Britain. The British signatories of the pact included James Gambier, Henry Goulburn and William Adams, while the Peace Commission that represented the U.S. included John Quincy Adams, James A. Bayard Sr., Henry Clay, Jonathan Russell and Albert Gallatin.

The article discusses the life and works of George III, the last king of Great Britain. He was born to a mentally unsound family and was considered as the best of the bunch though he was said to be very stupid. George learned to read at the age of 11 though he never was proficient in grammar or punctuation. He became a king on 1760 at the age of 22 and was married to a German protestant princess against his will.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "England's Greatest Moment," by Paul Gallico in the May 2, 1953 issue, "How Detroit Reforms Reckless Drivers," by Henry La Cossitt in the April 25, 1953 issue, and "So You Think You see the Fights on TV," by John Lardner in the May 2, 1953 issue.

Presents an article about the legacy of the British Empire. Contributions of the British Empire to trade and culture in North America, Africa and Asia; Reasons for the failure of modern imperialism; Criticism against the U.S. attitude toward imperialism; Implication of the demise of British imperialism in India.

Focuses on one of the greatest artists of England in the 16th century William Hogarth. Denial of recognition to Hogarth for his works by critics of the 16th century; Themes of paintings by Hogarth; Works of Hogarth.

Focuses on Oliver Cromwell, the last of the Elizabethan era in Great Britain. His involvement in the Free Church movement; Details on his education and family; Interests of Cromwell.

Focuses on the naval battle of July 27, 1588, between Spain and Great Britain. Chief of the Spaniard navy; Victory of Britain in the battle; Life history of the chief of Spaniard navy.

Looks into the role of American frontier fighter Robert Rogers in the history of Great Britain. Construction of chain of forts by the French; Cause of the onset of war between the two countries; Names of leaders that brought Great Britain's triumph.