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.
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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
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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Philip W. Blood
The historian of the Second World War discusses history, his writing and influences.
Elizabeth Buchan
The award-winning novelist discusses her writing, inspiration and the past.
Jimmy Burns on The Faithful Spy
Jimmy Burns
Walter Bell was a spy in both MI5 and MI6. His biographer chats about Bell and his life.
Fiction Book of the Month: Paul Bernardi on Blood Feud
Novelist Paul Bernardi discusses his new series set in the wake of the Norman Invasion.
Sten Rynning on NATO
Sten Rynning
NATO has had a tough few years, so we look at its past and future with a new history of the organisation's author.
Serhii Plokhy on the Russo-Ukrainian War
Serhii Plokhy
Our editor discussed the war in Ukraine back in 2023.
Andy Owen on Land of the Blind
Andy Owen
Fellow writer and soldier Adam Staten posed the questions to Andy Owen on his new novel.
Claire Derry on The Rome Escape Line
Claire Derry
Sam Derry was a war hero responsible for the escape of many POWs in Rome. His daughter discussed his recently republished account.
Paul de Zulueta and Simon Doughty on Those Must Be The Guards
Paul de Zulueta and Simon Doughty
The authors of a new book on the Guards discuss the division and its history.
Renegade’s Tale: John Sayles Interview
Oliver Webb-Carter
Our editor met John Sayles to discuss his recent novel, its history and Hollywood today.
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