The historian discusses Puyi and Wanrong, the last emperor and empress of China, exploring life inside the Forbidden City, newly uncovered diaries that shed light on their marriage and Puyi’s later years under Communist rule.
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Author Interviews
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.
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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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The Last Emperor of China: A Conversation with Paul French
The historian discusses Puyi and Wanrong, the last emperor and empress of China, exploring life inside the Forbidden City, newly uncovered diaries that shed light on their marriage and Puyi’s later years under Communist rule.
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Queen of Hearts: Nadine Akkerman Interview
Steven Veerapen, author and academic, sat down with Nadine to discuss her new book, Elizabeth Stuart: Queen of Hearts
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AoH Book Club: James Dunford Wood on The Big Little War
The author discusses the overlooked Anglo-Iraqi War of 1941, exploring how the improvised defence of RAF Habbaniya may have had far-reaching consequences for the Second World War.
EDITOR’S CHOICE INTERVIEW
AoH Book Club: Brian Williams on Marshal Ney: Fall from Glory
The author of a biography of the ‘The Bravest of the Brave’ comments on his remarkable career and tragic downfall, his astronomic rise through the Revolutionary and Napoleonic armies up to Waterloo, his controversial execution and the enduring myths surrounding his legacy.
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Carina McNally on Mithim
Carina McNally
The novelist considers the inspiration behind her debut title, which blends history with Irish mythology to explore cultural erasure, the natural world and the forgotten lives of 17th-century women, in her conversation with Sadie Souter.
John Pitts on Sir Gruffydd Donne: Knight of Kidwelly
John Pitts
The novelist discusses the life of the little-known Welsh knight Sir Gruffydd Donne, family history, his character's divided loyalties and the challenge of bringing 15th-century Wales to life.
AoH Book Club: Brian Williams on Marshal Ney: Fall from Glory
The author of a biography of the ‘The Bravest of the Brave’ comments on his remarkable career and tragic downfall, his astronomic rise through the Revolutionary and Napoleonic armies up to Waterloo, his controversial execution and the enduring myths surrounding his legacy.
Tim Spicer on An Axe and Four Balloons
Tim Spicer
The author outlines to Greg Lewis the life and career of Brian Franks, his understated character, resilience and effectiveness in an operational environment, while considering the challenges of researching the careers of unconventional soldiers.
The Last Emperor of China: A Conversation with Paul French
Paul French
The historian discusses Puyi and Wanrong, the last emperor and empress of China, exploring life inside the Forbidden City, newly uncovered diaries that shed light on their marriage and Puyi’s later years under Communist rule.
Stephen D. Owen on Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice
Stephen D. Owen
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.
The Country House at War – Judith S. Lewis Interviewed
Judith S. Lewis
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.
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.
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.
Reds: A Global History of Communism – A Conversation with Paul Mason
Paul Mason
The historian examines with Daria Santini the deep historical roots of communism, the push and pull between Utopian ideals and authoritarianism, and the continued relevance of past communist movements in an era of Chinese ascendancy and debate over alternatives to capitalism.
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