Review processes by article type

Book Review:

These are reviewed internally by the book reviews team.

Original Manuscript:

These are double-anonymous reviewed by at least three external reviewers. Sometimes they are also reviewed anonymously by an associate editor, who may serve in the capacity as one of the three external reviewers or may do an earlier and thus extra vetting of the manuscript but not write a full review.

One British Archive:

These essay are largely solicited, though submissions are welcome, and are reviewed internally by the editorial team.

Review Essay:

These are reviewed internally by the book reviews team.

Roundtable:

These are reviewed internally by the editorial team.

Unfinished Business:

These essays are solicited and are reviewed by the editorial team and two external reviewers. The external reviewers know who the author is and can choose for their reviews to be anonymized if they prefer.

Debating the Field:

These essays are solicited and are reviewed by the editorial team and at least one external reviewer. The external reviewer knows who the author is and can choose for their review to be anonymized if they prefer.

Peer Review Policy
Submissions must be completely anonymous. Acknowledgements can be added later to submissions that are accepted for publication.

We aim to reach decisions on most submissions within three months, and certainly no longer than five. We will contact you if the refereeing process takes longer than this.

Appeals

To appeal an editorial decision, contact the Editors ([email protected]) and specify the reason for your appeal. Your appeal will be reviewed by an Editor who did not review the manuscript. The final decision regarding your appeal will rest with one of the Editors and the Board of Advisors.