LSE's Department of International History teaches and conducts research on the international history of Britain, Europe and t ... he world from the early modern era up to the present day. The department encourages debate and discussion of past events and historical controversies. Within an international framework its members explore such major subjects as the causes and conduct of wars; the crafting of peace settlements; the development of societies over time and their transnational connections; the emergence of empires and their governance; the rise of nationalism; the interactions between the state and religious beliefs; colonialism and decolonization; civil wars and insurgencies; the world wars of the twentieth century; and the development and ramifications of the Cold War. We are a large, diverse and welcoming Department, whose members are drawn from all over the world. We are committed to academic excellence and providing an absorbing learning environment for all our students, who we aim to give the fullest possible opportunity to fulfil their full potential. The Department of International has performed impressively in several recent university league tables. The QS World University History Subject Table for 2020 ranks History at LSE 5th overall in the world and one of 3 UK and European universities in the top 10. read more