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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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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.
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A Novel Experience: The Great Gatsby Immersive Show

Richard Foreman

The author of The Complete Pat Hobby went along to the Immersive Gatsby to partake in the decadent 1920s.

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Women’s Football and the First World War

Benjamin Peel

The game of football is quite unsuitable for females and ought not to be encouraged.

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The Memory of Wounds

Peter Hughes

The author of a new book on the controversy of statues approaches the subject from a different angle.

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Books of 2021 From Aspects of History

Our authors and contributors recommend books they've enjoyed this year

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Mining for History

Derek Birks

Author Derek Birks examines the evidence for a heroic defender of the Britons.

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The Forgotten Army of WW2

Shirley Dickson

The little-known Women's Timber Corps played a vital role in the war effort.

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Writing Arctic Star

Tom Palmer

The award-winning children's author explains the story behind his latest novel

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American Gibraltar: The Fortress at Louisbourg

David O. Stewart

The Fortress of Louisbourg was a prize the British lusted after during the Seven Years War, but was this the first possession that would lead to the loss of the 13 colonies?

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Churchill and Mustard Gas

Anthony Tucker-Jones

Churchill was an enthusiastic proponent of using the deadly chemical weapon.

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Julian Corbett: Military Genius

Andrew Lambert

Julian Corbett, the great naval strategist, was a British Clausewitz. Are we following his doctrine today?

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