How has war affected British society? How have periods of conflict and their outcomes altered perceptions of patriotism and Britishness? This collection of essays looks at the varieties of experiences of war, examining the impact of hostilities not only on those at the front line but also on politics, psychology and the economy at home. The contributions to this volume range from an examination of the Earl of Elgin's campaign in China to an investigation of conscientious objection in Huddersfield and from an analysis of sources relating to the English Civil War in Yorkshire to a discussion of the impact of the Second World War on education policy.