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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James Davey on Tempest
James Davey
Our editor met with the author of a new book on the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Ivan Menchell on Bonnie & Clyde
The Emmy nominated writer talks with author Richard Foreman about his latest creation, currently playing at the West End.
Neil Oliver, interviewed by Justin Doherty
Justin Doherty, security consultant and former army officer, met up with Oliver to discuss his latest book.
Anthony Lynch on The Hanging of William Dodd
Anthony Lynch
The author of a novel based on the fascinating life of a flamboyant clergyman discusses his inspiration.
Marc Morris by Interviewed Ian Stone
Ian Stone
Marc Morris met up with Ian Stone, academic and medieval historian, to talk about his career and influences.
Fiction Book of the Month: David Pilling on The First Arrow
Robin Hood is brought back to historical reality.
AoH Book Club: Barney White-Spunner on Berlin
The great city of Berlin has a hugely entertaining history, and we chatted with historian whose book charted its story from the 13th century to the present day.
Peter Tonkin on Shadow of Treason
The bestselling author talked to us about his latest novel set in the world of Tudor espionage.
Tony Spawforth on What the Greeks Did For Us
Tony Spawforth
Our editor met with the author of a new book on the Greeks and their impact today.
Michael Wood on the Dark Ages
Michael Wood
When the TV series of In Search of the Dark Ages was broadcast in 1979, its presenter Michael Wood had embarked on a groundbreaking career in presenting history on television.
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