The historian explains to Michael Mccomb how railways evolved from wooden structures into modern transport systems, altering industry, commerce and society across Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Author Interviews
Assassins and Templars – Steve Tibble Interviewed
The historian sat down with author, Adam Staten, to discuss the myths, realities and enduring legend of the two medieval orders.
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Fiction Book of the Month: Jim Loughran on The Bratinsky Affair
A discussion of the people, places and history that inspired the author's debut, a thriller exploring exile, identity and the ties between Ireland and Russia.
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AoH Book Club: Steven Veerapen on The Wisest Fool: The Lavish Life of James VI and I
In conversation with the Editor, the historian reflects on his mission to rescue England’s first Stuart king from centuries of caricature and revealing a politically astute monarch whose skills lay in image-making and peaceful governance.
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Assassins and Templars – Steve Tibble Interviewed
The historian sat down with author, Adam Staten, to discuss the myths, realities and enduring legend of the two medieval orders.
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The Seeker: S.G. MacLean Interview
S.G. MacLean is the creator of the Captain Damian Seeker series of novels set during the English Civil Wars. Interviewed by author and academic Steven Veerapen.
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AoH Book Club: Giles Milton on The Stalin Affair
The historian makes the case that the pragmatic partnership between Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin highlights how vital and difficult diplomacy and cooperation are then and today.
EDITOR’S CHOICE INTERVIEW
The Coming of the Railway – A Conversation with David Gwyn
The historian explains to Michael Mccomb how railways evolved from wooden structures into modern transport systems, altering industry, commerce and society across Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Fiction Book of the Month: Lucy Ashe on Clara & Olivia
Author Lucy Ashe shares her journey from ballet to writing, and the inspiration behind her debut novel Clara & Olivia.
Dave Mason on Between the Clouds and the River
Dave Mason
Author Dave Mason discusses the inspirations behind his novel Between the Clouds and the River.
Hugh Fairfax on Fairfax Of Virginia
Hugh Fairfax
Author Hugh Fairfax traces the legacy of the Fairfax family’s journey from medieval England to colonial America and back.
Gladiator: Richard Foreman Interviewed
We interviewed bestselling author Richard Foreman about his latest book, Gladiator.
AoH Book Club: Gavin Mortimer on The Phoney Major
We spoke to Gavin Mortimer about the creation, and reception, of our Book Club pick The Phoney Major.
Secrets of the Anglo-Saxons: Richard Foreman interviews Cat Jarman
Author and publisher Richard Foreman met medieval historian Cat Jarman to discuss The Bone Chests.
Fiction Book of the Month: Richard Foreman on Band of Brothers
The bestselling novelist talks about his medieval series, bringing to life the Agincourt campaign.
Michael Barritt
The naval historian discusses history, his influences and the books that have inspired him.
Jack Bowsher on Forgotten Armour
Jack Bowsher
The historian talks about his new book Forgotten Armour and tank warfare in Burma
Tim Spicer on A Suspicion of Spies
Tim Spicer
The historian discusses his new biography of Wilfred 'Biffy' Dunderdale
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