A story of espionage that could have changed the course of history and saved thousands of American and British lives ‒ and millions of Asian lives. ‘On the night of 3 December 1941, I could [Read More]
The Royal Marines are renowned for their military skill and also for having one of the finest military bands in the world. These highly trained and talented musicians are equally at home parading at Buckingham [Read More]
When Covid-19 swept the world, governments scrambled to protect their citizens and chart a course back to normality. As British Health Secretary, Matt Hancock was at the forefront of Britain’s battle against the virus, trying [Read More]
A thrilling biography of Benito Mussolini’s favourite daughter, and a heart-stopping account of the unravelling of the Fascist dream in Italy Edda Mussolini was Benito’s favourite daughter: spoilt, venal, uneducated but clever, faithless but flamboyant, [Read More]
From the acclaimed author of Europe’s Tragedy and The Holy Roman Empire, a powerful account of German-speaking Europe through five centuries of military history For most of its existence German-speaking Europe has been splintered into innumerable states – [Read More]
Madame Anna Guérin is the fascinating personality behind the title ‘The Poppy Lady’. Her idea of the ‘Inter-Allied Poppy Day’ gave work to women and children in the devastated areas of France, in addition to [Read More]
It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow – and horror. As Diana, Princess of [Read More]
From the great storyteller of Russia, a spellbinding account of the stories that have shaped the country’s past – and how they can inform its present. No other country has been so divided over its [Read More]
Harold Wilson is the only post-war leader of any party to serve as Britain’s Prime Minister on two separate occasions. In total he won four General Elections, spending nearly eight years in Downing Street. Half [Read More]
When told that Lady Mountbatten was being buried at sea, the Queen Mother replied cheerfully. ‘Dear old Edwina, she always did like to make a splash!’ During her lifetime, the Queen Mother was as famous [Read More]
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