British historian (1926–2005)
Maurice John Cowling | |
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| Born | (1926-09-06)6 September 1926 London, England |
| Died | 24 August 2005(2005-08-24) (aged 78) Swansea, Wales |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Historian |
| Known for | His "high politics" interpretation of modern British history |
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Maurice John Cowling (6 September 1926 – 24 August 2005) was a British historian. A fellow of Peterhouse, Cambridge, for most of his career, Cowling was a leading conservative exponent of the 'high politics' approach to political history.