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The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

From innovative Edwardian pilots and the first transatlantic flight to the technological leaps of the First World War and the development of the Spitfire, the historian makes the case that the eccentric pioneers who paved the way for Britain’s place in the skies deserve more of the limelight.
Charles Spicer
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The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

From innovative Edwardian pilots and the first transatlantic flight to the technological leaps of the First World War and the development of the Spitfire, the historian makes the case that the eccentric pioneers who paved the way for Britain’s place in the skies deserve more of the limelight.
Charles Spicer
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Sir Gruffydd Donne: Knight of Kidwelly

Sir Gruffydd Donne: Knight of Kidwelly

The novelist traces one man's journey from the shadow of his grandfather’s support for Owain Glyndwr to a career fighting for Henry V and Henry VI, and explores a Welsh family whose fortunes hinged on some of the defining conflicts of medieval Britain.
John Pitts
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Rethinking Communism’s History

Rethinking Communism’s History

Karl Marx was never the original architect of the communist tradition, which traces deeper roots from French revolutionary thought and the utopian ideals of Babeuf and Blanqui.
Paul Mason
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2024 Summer Reads from Aspects of History

Our authors and contributors recommend books to take on summer holidays.

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Roman Andalusia: The Rise and Fall of Empires

Alistair Tosh

Andalusia, the large autonomous community in the Iberian Peninsular has plenty of Roman history.

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Putin’s War in Ukraine

Gordon Corrigan

The distinguished historian writes about the Russo-Ukrainian War.

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History and the National Psyche

Justin Doherty

Our Editor at Large is a huge enthusiast of the Chalke History Festival and here writes about what makes it his favourite history festival.

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Seizing Eichmann

Giles Milton

The story of Adolf Eichmann's capture from Argentina by Mossad agents in May 1960, culminating in his trial and execution.

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How Did the Ordinary German Soldier Behave During the War and the Holocaust?

Philip W. Blood

A new collection of essays raise important questions on the war in Ukraine.

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Saving Munich: The Story of Rupprecht Gerngross

Lesley Yarranton

The final plot against Hitler was led by a figure forgotten about today.

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Nancy Wake: SOE Agent

Elizabeth Buchan

How Far Would You Go To Do What is Right?

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Earthquake at Antioch

Katherine Pangonis

Antioch (modern-day Antakya) has suffered terribly from earthquakes throughout its history.

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