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.
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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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Jim Loughran on The Bratinsky Affair
The debut author talks about the real people and histories, and the books that shaped his novel.
AoH Book Club: Sarah Gristwood on the Women Who Made Sixteenth-Century Europe
In a century of turmoil and conflict, both religious and political, women often stood up to govern and rule, assuming serious roles in the absence of male counterparts. Historian Sarah Gristwood discusses with our editor the stories and successes of several female leaders who wielded influence across the continent.
Jane Thynne on The Judgement of Stars
Jane Thynne
Bestselling author Jane Thynne returns to talk about the newest book in the Clara Vine series.
It was the Mob that Did It: Louis Ferrante Interview
Louis Ferrante
Author Louis Ferrante returns for a chat about the next instalment of his history of the mafia, this time examining the relationship with the Kennedys, and the event that caused many to remember where they were when it happened.
Fiction Book of the Month: Theodore Brun on A Sacred Storm
The author of The Wanderer Chronicles delves into the history and legends that inspired his novels.
Michael Admiraal on Along the Roads to Hell
Michael Admiraal
The author of the new novel Along the Roads to Hell sits down with our editor to reflect on the memories and writing process behind his book.
Budapest in Wartime: Adam LeBor Interviewed
In his latest book of non-fiction, journalist and author LeBor has written a tale of espionage and spycraft, and he met novelist Alan Bardos recently to discuss.
Paul Bernardi on Uprising
Paul Bernardi returns with Uprising, book two in his Rebellion series, as Saxon resistance stirs under Norman rule.
Karen Haden
Karen Haden discusses her Tudor detective series, writing and her historical inspirations.
Richard Foreman on Assassin
Bestselling historical novelist Richard Foreman discusses Assassin, the latest book in his Spies of Rome series.
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