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Sy￿￿i￿ s￿￿i￿￿s b￿￿k Medical Secretary gives something back to research and treatment Sylvia’s friends remembered her for her kind heart, and her strong desire to help others. Even though she suffered lifelong poor health, while also caring for her critically ill mother. But Sylvia did more than put on a brave face: she struck back against illness by working as a medical secretary, and following medical advances keenly. That’s how she found out that with conditions such as stroke, the right treatment and back-up can make all the difference when given promptly. So it’s not surprising Sylvia decided that one of the best things she could do would be to strike back again, by supporting the work of the Stroke Association – and leave us a generous gift in her Will. To d a y , w e t a k e t i m e t o r e m e m b e r h e r. B e c a u s e S y l v i a i s s t i l l p l a y i n g an important part in helping us create a future free of stroke, and turn around the lives of thousands of stroke survivors each year. To g e t h e r we c a n c o n q u e r s t r o ke . To g e t h e r we c a n c o n q u e r s t r o ke . Call 020 7566 1505 email legacy@stroke.org.uk or visit stroke.org.uk/legacy Call 020 7566 1505 email legacy@stroke.org.uk or visit stroke.org.uk/legacy Registered office: Stroke Association House, 240 City Road, London EC1V 2PR. Registered as a Charity in England and Wales (No 211015) and in Scotland (SC037789). Also registered in Northern Ireland (XT33805), Isle of Man (No 945) and Jersey (NPO 369). Stroke Association is a Company Limited by Guarantee in England and Wales (No 61274)
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WELCOME ISSUE 21 Will Brexit mark a new dawn for the UK? Or will it fuel the kind of ri that has torn other states apart? As the United Kingdom sets out into its brave new post-EU world, questions persist about the form it will take in the years and decades to come. In January, prime minister Boris Johnson rejected calls for a second Scottish independence referendum, but there are those who argue that Brexit marks a major shift in circumstances for Scotland since it last voted on its future in 2014. is issue, we explore the history of the ‘nation state’, and examine the forces that have threatened the survival of such states around the world, from eastern Europe to the Middle East. What are the roots of these crises? And why are such tensions building now? Read our experts’ insights from page 28. rough the ages, identity has been based on various factors. A sense of ‘nationality’ is one; others include reproductive roles and gender. Yet, as two of this issue’s features explore, these are also open to renegotiation. On page 20, Susan Mattern charts the changing ways in which the menopause has been viewed around the globe, and how those views shape how women experience that life stage. And, on page 48, Jen Manion introduces pioneering transgender individuals who challenged societal norms. From the real lives of the Aztecs (page 12) to the psychologists who explored the behaviour that enabled the Holocaust (page 64), there’s plenty more besides. And thanks to everyone who voted in our poll to choose history’s greatest leader – the response was fantastic. You c an d i scover t he winner at historyextra.com/greatleaders. Ma Elton Editor matt.elton@immediate.co.uk +44 (0)117 300 8645 BBC World Histories explores the history behind the headlines, and o ers fresh perspectives on our global past MORE FROM US historyextra.com The website of BBC World Histories and our sister magazines, BBC History Magazine and BBC History Revealed, is packed with thoughtprovoking world history content. The History Extra podcast You can now listen to three new episodes of our podcast, which feature historians including Mary Beard and David Reynolds, each week. All are available free via iTunes and other providers, or at historyextra.com/podcasts. Digital editions BBC World Histories is available for the Kindle, Kindle Fire, iPad/iPhone, Google Play and Zinio. You can find us in your app store. BBC History Magazine Britain’s bestselling history magazine is available around the world, and is published 13 times a year in print and a wide range of digital editions. Turn to page 27 for our latest subscription offer. Social media twitter.com/historyextra facebook.com/histor yextra This issue on sale: 27 Februar y Next issue on sale: 23 April CONTACT US (Full details on page 85) EDITORIAL Email worldhistories@histor yextra.com Phone +44 (0)117 314 7377 Website histor yextra.com/worldhistories Twitter twitter.com/histor yextra SUBSCRIPTIONS Email bbcworldhistories@buysubscriptions.com Phone UK: 03330 160 708 Overseas: +44 1604 212832 COVER ILLUSTRATION: DAVIDE BONAZZI–SALZMANART. THIS PAGE: STEVE SAYERS–THE SECRET STUDIO/DREAMSTIME 3

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WELCOME

ISSUE 21

Will Brexit mark a new dawn for the UK? Or will it fuel the kind of ri that has torn other states apart? As the United Kingdom sets out into its brave new post-EU world, questions persist about the form it will take in the years and decades to come. In January, prime minister Boris Johnson rejected calls for a second Scottish independence referendum, but there are those who argue that Brexit marks a major shift in circumstances for Scotland since it last voted on its future in 2014. is issue, we explore the history of the ‘nation state’, and examine the forces that have threatened the survival of such states around the world, from eastern Europe to the Middle East. What are the roots of these crises? And why are such tensions building now? Read our experts’ insights from page 28. rough the ages, identity has been based on various factors. A sense of ‘nationality’ is one; others include reproductive roles and gender. Yet, as two of this issue’s features explore, these are also open to renegotiation. On page 20, Susan Mattern charts the changing ways in which the menopause has been viewed around the globe, and how those views shape how women experience that life stage. And, on page 48, Jen Manion introduces pioneering transgender individuals who challenged societal norms.

From the real lives of the Aztecs (page 12) to the psychologists who explored the behaviour that enabled the Holocaust (page 64), there’s plenty more besides. And

thanks to everyone who voted in our poll to choose history’s greatest leader – the response was fantastic. You c an d i scover t he winner at historyextra.com/greatleaders.

Ma Elton Editor matt.elton@immediate.co.uk +44 (0)117 300 8645

BBC World Histories explores the history behind the headlines, and o ers fresh perspectives on our global past

MORE FROM US historyextra.com The website of BBC World Histories and our sister magazines, BBC History Magazine and BBC History Revealed, is packed with thoughtprovoking world history content.

The History Extra podcast You can now listen to three new episodes of our podcast, which feature historians including Mary Beard and David Reynolds, each week. All are available free via iTunes and other providers, or at historyextra.com/podcasts.

Digital editions BBC World Histories is available for the Kindle, Kindle Fire, iPad/iPhone, Google Play and Zinio. You can find us in your app store.

BBC History Magazine Britain’s bestselling history magazine is available around the world, and is published 13 times a year in print and a wide range of digital editions. Turn to page 27 for our latest subscription offer.

Social media

twitter.com/historyextra facebook.com/histor yextra

This issue on sale: 27 Februar y Next issue on sale: 23 April

CONTACT US (Full details on page 85) EDITORIAL Email worldhistories@histor yextra.com Phone +44 (0)117 314 7377 Website histor yextra.com/worldhistories Twitter twitter.com/histor yextra SUBSCRIPTIONS Email bbcworldhistories@buysubscriptions.com Phone UK: 03330 160 708 Overseas: +44 1604 212832

COVER ILLUSTRATION: DAVIDE BONAZZI–SALZMANART. THIS PAGE: STEVE SAYERS–THE SECRET STUDIO/DREAMSTIME

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