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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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Culture & Democracy in West Germany

Michael H Kater

Democracy was vital to a thriving cultural scene in the FRG post war.

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Crime in Victorian London

JC Briggs

Wild Boys, elephants, and a hippopotamus all feature in a London that was a dangerous place to be in the 19th century.

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Crassus: The First Tycoon

Peter Stothard

The wealthiest of the First Triumvirate inevitably flew too close to the sun.

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How Decisive Was the Attack on Pearl Harbor?

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The Japanese attack was not as decisive as it should have been.

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Secret Tentacles: The Broederbond and Die Broederskap

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A secret society's tentacles stretched from South Africa to Australia.

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1066 and the Battle for the Island Kingdom

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The Battle of Hastings was the culmination of decades of struggle for power.

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Historians & Hollywood

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Historians have been keen to give their opinions on the latest Napoleon movie.

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London’s Pirates

Julie Walker

Julie Walker has brought to life two female pirates, and here she writes about London’s connection piracy.

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A E W Mason & The Four Feathers

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Alec Marsh wonders why we forget the author of a book that has been adapted six times.

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Review: Oh What a Lovely War

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Joan Littlewood's satire returns to the Southwark Playhouse.

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