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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.
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Foreign Volunteers and the Global Civil War: Why 35,000 People Fought in Spain
The novelist uncovers the motivations of those volunteers who joined the International Brigades who travelled to fight Franco’s forces during the Spanish Civil War and probes opposition to fascism across Europe between the World Wars.
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Thomas Cavendish: Gentleman, Privateer and Circumnavigator
The author inspects the life and legacy of the Elizabethan privateer, challenging the Victorian historians who consigned him to obscurity and endeavouring to restore his reputation among the great seafarers of the age.
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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.
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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.
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The Decision that Saved the Early Roman Empire
A pivotal decision by Publius Scipio in 218 BC to send his brother Gnaeus to establish a Roman foothold in Iberia may have denied Hannibal the reinforcements he needed to defeat Rome and ultimately changed the course of Mediterranean history.
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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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Voices of History: How to Talk Your Way to Power
In his latest book, Simon selects the most influential speeches of history, ranging from Alexander the Great to John Boyega. Here he introduces his choices, and tells what makes a powerful speech.
Buffalo Bill and the Wild West Shows
Alec Marsh
Wild West Shows were hugely popular and solidified the Wild West myth.
Stalwarts vs. Half-Breeds: Charisma and Vindictiveness in 19th Century Politics
Owen Dwyer
At a time when the US’s ex-president Trump embarks on his ‘revenge tour’ to get even with those Republicans who voted to impeach him, what insights can history give us?
Sex and the Citadel: Rape and War
Mary Chamberlain
Female 'collaborators' suffered more frequently then their male counterparts.
What Did the Romans Ever Do For Britannia?
Jacquie Rogers
The Romans transformed Britain into a wealthy island by the 4th century.
Saint Columba & Aedan: To Dunadd, Citadel of Kings
The author of The Chronicles of Iona writes about the hillfort of Dunadd, seat of Aedan, King of Dal Riata.
Operation Mincemeat at the Southwark Playhouse
A new musical is on, and its subject is the covert British operation during WW2 to confuse the Nazis before the invasion of Italy.
A Corpse on Everest: George Mallory
The 1924 Everest expedition ended in tragedy, but did they conquer the mountain?
Five Favourites: Books on the Indian Mutiny
Gordon Corrigan, acclaimed historian, picks his favourite accounts of the uprising during British rule in India.
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