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The article studies the circulation of French currency in the Nord department of France, from the Restoration to the death of French King Louis XVIII, and analyzes the activities of the mint Hôtel des Monnaies in Lille, France. Topics include the 20 F gold coins minted by the Royal Mint of London, England, which were copies of the French gold coins and were approved by the French King, the presence of English, Dutch, Prussian, and Russian currency, and the mint Monnaie de Lille's supply of metal.

The article discusses the life, death, and memory of Gabrielle Petit who was a spy during World War I, drawing upon Belgian, British, and German archival sources. Petit worked for the British military until she was discovered in 1916 and executed. After the armistice she came to be considered a heroine.

The article focuses on the occupation of England in Normandy, France, from 1417 to 1450 with emphasis given to military-civilian relations within the context of the Hundred Years' War opposing the Kingdoms of France and England. The author argues that the use of the concept of English occupation is inadequate for that time period and considers the Normans' attitude toward this occupation. Topics of discussion include the reception of young Henri VI, King of England, during his visit to France in 1430, the various phases of the occupation, and the involvement of Henri V, King of England, and Charles VII, King of France.