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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Gautam Hazarika
The historian of Indian POWs discusses history, his research and his next project.
Paul Beaver on Mitchell: Father of the Spitfire
Paul Beaver
The aviation historian discusses the designer of the Second World War's most iconic fighter.
Trial by Battle: Max Hastings Interviewed
The veteran chronicler of war’s latest title delves into the successes and frustrations of the D-Day landings at Sword Beach, for many troops their first taste of war, with our editor.
Anne O’Brien on The Queen and the Countess
The Wars of the Roses is examined from the perspective of two women of influence in the author’s latest novel.
Karl Wegener on Operation Nighfall
Karl Wegener
The author of this new Cold War novel series discusses the period and his writing.
A Prince Among Men: Michael Jones Interviewed by Richard Foreman
Michael Jones
The author discusses Edward of Woodstock with novelist Richard Foreman.
John McKay on In For The Kill
John McKay discusses In For The Kill, airborne forces, and the real history behind his fiction.
Tim Grady on Burying the Enemy
Letizia Turini
Tim Grady discusses the politics of burial, memory, and mourning, and why the past still shapes our present.
Marc Milner on Second Front
Marc Milner
Marc Milner discusses the overlooked truths of D-Day and the twenty-year journey that led to Second Front.
Karen Haden on Naming the Dead
Karen Haden discusses her latest Tudor novel and the historical inspiration behind it.
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