A new biography of a forgotten special forces hero, Brian Franks, who played a role both during and after the war and is credited as having saved the SAS. .
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The Last Emperor of China: Twilight of the Forbidden City, by Paul French
A vivid portrait of Puyi and Wanrong’s years within the Forbidden City, drawing on newly uncovered sources to illuminate the intrigues, relationships and upheaval that characterise the twilight of imperial China.
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Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice, by Stephen D. Owen
An atmospheric novel that brings Boudica’s story to life, which explores the brutality of Roman rule, the struggle between loyalty and identity, and the growing tribal unity that foreshadows rebellion across Britannia.
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Flying Pianos: The Eccentric Birth of British Aviation, by Charles Spicer
An accessible history tracing technological progress from the Wright brothers through the First World War that brings to life the pioneers, rivalries and institutional reluctance which shaped early military air power.
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Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice, by Stephen D. Owen
An atmospheric novel that brings Boudica’s story to life, which explores the brutality of Roman rule, the struggle between loyalty and identity, and the growing tribal unity that foreshadows rebellion across Britannia.
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The Fourth Queen, by Νicola Cornick
The Fourth Queen is a novel full of political intrigue, complex relationships, and a romance that spans the centuries. Effortlessly compelling and atmospheric.
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An Axe and Four Balloons, by Tim Spicer
A new biography of a forgotten special forces hero, Brian Franks, who played a role both during and after the war and is credited as having saved the SAS. .
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The Last Emperor of China: Twilight of the Forbidden City, by Paul French
A vivid portrait of Puyi and Wanrong’s years within the Forbidden City, drawing on newly uncovered sources to illuminate the intrigues, relationships and upheaval that characterise the twilight of imperial China.
A new biography of a forgotten special forces hero, Brian Franks, who played a role both during and after the war and is credited as having saved the SAS. . Trevor James A vivid portrait of Puyi and Wanrong’s years within the Forbidden City, drawing on newly uncovered sources to illuminate the intrigues, relationships and upheaval that characterise the twilight of imperial China. Holly Aston An atmospheric novel that brings Boudica’s story to life, which explores the brutality of Roman rule, the struggle between loyalty and identity, and the growing tribal unity that foreshadows rebellion across Britannia. An accessible history tracing technological progress from the Wright brothers through the First World War that brings to life the pioneers, rivalries and institutional reluctance which shaped early military air power. A lively and accessible exploration of Homer’s enduring influence, tracing The Odyssey from antiquity through literature, film, theatre and video games and revealing why the epic continues to resonate in our creative lives. A thoughtful history of the Asante treasures traces their journey through conquest, exile and contested repatriation and sheds light on the urgency of the debate over colonial legacies today. Α compelling account of an idea that has survived its political failures tracing communism from Plato and Thomas More through revolution, authoritarianism and the rise of contemporary China while asking what lessons its past holds for the present. A fascinatingly detailed history depicts how wartime hardship, requisitioning and profound social change transformed Britain’s great houses and irrevocably altered the world that sustained them. Ciara Hurley A meticulously researched historical thriller that breathes new life into the overlooked Women’s Timber Corps, melding wartime danger, female friendship and resilience against the challenges faced. Scott has achieved one of the hardest tasks for an ancient historian, this portrayal possessing accessibility, narrative zip and a desirable balance between the political and the personal.
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The Last Emperor of China: Twilight of the Forbidden City, by Paul French
Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice, by Stephen D. Owen
Flying Pianos: The Eccentric Birth of British Aviation, by Charles Spicer
The Odyssey Effect: How Homer’s Epic Poem Shaped the World, by Erica Stevenson
The African Kingdom of Gold: Britain and the Asante Treasure, by Barnaby Phillips
Reds: A Global History of Communism, by Paul Mason
The Country House at War: A Story of Loss, Reinvention and the Birth of a New Britain, by Judith S. Lewis
The Lumberjills Under Suspicion, by Joanna Foat
Themistocles: The Rise and Fall of Athens’s Naval Mastermind, by Michael Scott
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The Aspects of History Book of the Year 2025 – Tunisgrad: Victory in Africa, by Saul David
Tunisgrad shows how the Allied campaign after Alamein pushed the Axis out of Africa, draining Germany of men and materiel at a critical moment. David skilfully blends grand strategy with the human stories of the soldiers who fought it.
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