Since its inception in January 1886, the English Historical Review (EHR) has been a benchmark for historical academic research in the English-speaking world. It covers global historical studies from the classical period to the modern era and is renowned for its inclusiveness, providing historians with an international platform to showcase innovative research findings.

The EHR is characterized by its depth and breadth: it publishes not only lengthy original research articles but also review articles that often provide in-depth analysis of the current state of research on a particular historical topic or period. In addition, the book review section of the EHR is a highlight, covering historical books published in English and various other languages from around the world, offering readers valuable academic resources and critical perspectives. Annually, the EHR also releases compilations of record notices, texts, and reference works, as well as summaries of a wide range of periodical literature, further enriching the academic horizons of historians and researchers. Through these efforts, the EHR plays a significant role in promoting academic exchange and knowledge dissemination in the field of history.