The author discusses his longstanding fascination with Roman Britain, the historical sources and archaeological evidence behind Boudica's Revolt, the challenges of bringing the Iceni and Romans to life through historical fiction.
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Author Interviews
The Country House at War – Judith S. Lewis Interviewed
The author discusses her book with Elizabeth Buchan and tells of a serendipitous discovery, wartime requisition, eviction, and the stories she uncovered in researching the experiences of the British upper classes during the Second World War.
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AoH Book Club: Barney White-Spunner on Nations in Arms
In conversation with the Editor, the historian reflects on the lessons of his book a year on, from historical military reform and the relationship between armies and society to the impact of Ukraine on modern warfare, and his fascination with Constantine the Great.
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Fiction Book of the Month: Karen Haden on Paying In Blood
The novelist talks about the real-life experiences behind her Alexander Baxby Mysteries, the resilience of ordinary people in early Stuart England, and the influence of espionage, religion and social upheaval on historical fiction.
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Stephen D. Owen on Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice
The author discusses his longstanding fascination with Roman Britain, the historical sources and archaeological evidence behind Boudica's Revolt, the challenges of bringing the Iceni and Romans to life through historical fiction.
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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.
WW2 LATEST INTERVIEW
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
AoH Book Club: Barney White-Spunner on Nations in Arms
In conversation with the Editor, the historian reflects on the lessons of his book a year on, from historical military reform and the relationship between armies and society to the impact of Ukraine on modern warfare, and his fascination with Constantine the Great.
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The Arc of History: Tom Holland Interview
Tom Holland
Tom Holland is now one of the largest names in the history game and our editor sat down to chat with him recently.
Epic Poetry: Robin Lane Fox Interview
Robin Lane Fox
Our editor met the classicist and ancient historian Robin Lane Fox, who has written a book seeking to answer questions we have about Homer.
Mark Galeotti on Forged in War
Mark Galeotti
Political analyst and author Mark Galeotti discusses Russia's military history, from Crimea to Ukraine.
Alec Marsh on Cut and Run
The author returns to tell us about the latest book in his new series.
Fiction Book of the Month: Pirate Irwin on The Redeemed Detective
Pirate Irwin discusses the inspiration behind the latest novel in his bestselling series.
Goodnight Vienna, Jane Thynne Interview
Jane Thynne
In the first of a new series, bestselling author Jane Thynne discusses the city, the 1930s and the worrying times we’re now in.
England’s Alexander, Dan Jones on Henry V
Oliver Webb-Carter
The historian and novelist met with the editor to discuss the reign and legacy of Henry V.
Target Arnhem: John McKay Interviewed by Alan Bardos
Alan Bardos interviews John McKay about the WWII tale Target Arnhem and the blending of historical events with fiction.
Justin Kerr-Smiley on A Leap in the Dark
Justin Kerr-Smiley
The journalist and author reflects on the creation and approach behind his new novel.
Diana Mara Henry on I Am André
Diana Mara Henry
Journalist and author Diana Mara Henry discusses the story of ‘André’ Joseph Scheinmann and the process behind her new book.
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