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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.
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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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The Perpetual Drama of Russia and Britain

Simon Sebag Montefiore

A turbulent relationship between Russia and Britain is nothing new.

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The Donington Hall Escape

Andrew Roberts

Gunther Pluschow undertook a daring escape after his capture by the British in 1915.

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Churchill & Mannerheim

Churchill and Mannerheim

Andrew Roberts

The Finnish marshal who led heroic resistance against the Soviets was similar to Churchill in many ways.

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The Story Behind The Queen’s Rival

Anne O’Brien

The story behind Cecily Neville, the mother of Edward IV and Richard III in Anne O'Brien's new novel.

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Was Marlborough Britain’s Greatest General?

Saul David

Acclaimed historian Saul David gives an appraisal of the great commander.

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