Exclusive sources from The National Archives, UK
AM Archives Direct provides crucial insight into modern geopolitics from the perspective of the British state, documenting the roots of major developments and conflicts that shape our world today.
The collections, comprising sources from The National Archives, UK, explore over 200 years of world history. Every element of UK foreign policy past and present has its roots in these files, making this an essential series for students of global politics, international relations and area studies.
Federated search
Collections in the series are cross-searchable providing access to the widest available range of primary sources by subject, material type and geographical region.
Contextual essays
Commissioned essays by leading scholars provide contemporary context to the material, helping students to situate it within the evolution of global foreign policy.
Digitised file classes
As far as possible, government and diplomatic file classes are digitised complete offering a unique opportunity to scrutinise the official record without curation or scholarly interpretation.
Search beyond metadata
Search metadata extends beyond titles and dates to key people, places, and topics, enhancing the discoverability of the content, while OCR and HTR enable researchers to investigate deeper than ever before.
Long-standing partnership
These collections provide unrivalled opportunities for teaching and research with materials from the UK government's official archive.
AM has worked with The National Archives for the past 30 years. With our digital scanning facility based permanently on site, AM is proud to share a common mission to preserve these important materials for generations to come.