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 Book Club: Roger Moorhouse on Killing Hitler
With the 80th anniversary of the July Plot having recently taken place, Roger Moorhouse returns to discuss his book, Killing Hitler, an account of the plots to kill the Nazi leader. He met with our editor to talk Georg Elser and Claus von Stauffenberg.
David Pilling on The Wolf Cub
The medieval historian talks about the latest book in his new series, exploring the real history behind its characters.
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.
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