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.
TUDOR LATEST INTERVIEW
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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AoH Fiction Book of the Month: MJ Porter on King of Kings
The author discusses the historical inspiration, characters, and research behind King of Kings, and explores the rich, often overlooked world of 10th-century Saxon England.
‘Monarchs Actually Did Something Back Then!’: Richard Foreman Interviews Charlie Higson
The author and podcaster shares his reflections on a thought-provoking journey through a thousand years of British kings and queens that mixes personal curiosity with expert insight.
Nicholas Higham on How England Began
During a wide-ranging conversation, the historian contemplates his new study of Late Roman Britain and early Anglo-Saxon England and recent evidence and perspectives found in the period that sits uneasily between the two.
No More Napoleons: Andrew Lambert Interviewed
Andrew Lambert
In examining the 'Wellington System', the naval historian challenges the traditional view of complacent British diplomacy in Europe during the 19th century and up to WW1.
AoH Book Club: Leanda de Lisle on After Elizabeth
Exploring the tense months after Elizabeth I’s death and the turbulent accession of James I, as intrigue rippled through court and kingdom.
John Pitts on Carausius and Allectus
John Pitts
The debut author discusses his tale of rebellion, two usurper emperors and the historical clues that inspired his novel.
Geoffrey Roberts on Kathleen Harriman’s Wartime Letters
Geoffrey Roberts
The historian discusses the journalist, diplomat’s daughter and insider to the Allied leadership, her correspondence and daily life in London and Moscow during World War II.
AoH Fiction Book of the Month: Light of the Moon
Elizabeth Buchan on Light of the Moon: why she chose the SOE, set the story in Ribérac, and how research with surviving agents shaped her novel.
In Conversation with Mickey Mayhew
The author discusses Tudor and royal mysteries, his research process, and his current biography of Ed Gein.
John Ash, Editor of Britain at War, Interviewed
Alan Bardos interviews the editor of Britain at War magazine.
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