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History Book Club

Oliver Webb-Carter

Welcome to the History Book Club - the club for all lovers of history, presented by Oliver Webb-Carter, formerly of Aspects of History. Oliver interviews authors of the best historical writing, to draw out the stories that you"ll be interested in. Every month will also feature the History Film Club, as historian Roger Moorhouse and director Tim Hewitt join to discuss a historical movie. Get in touch if you want a particular area of history to be covered, because at the History Book Club, members

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All Episodes

45:42

Film Club: Oppenheimer (2023)

History Book Club ·

2023/07/27

This month's film club, which has NO SPOILERS, is a review of Christopher Nolan's new masterpiece, Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jnr and Florence Pugh. J. Robert Oppenheimer: the most important man who ever lived? Both acclaimed Director Tim Hewitt and I saw the film on Monday at 70mm Lux Leicester Square with a sell-out audience, and we were impressed. Links - Books on Oppenheimer Short Read: Oppenheimer: A World Destroyed, by David Boyle Book on which

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36:12

The Parthenon Marbles (Part One) with Paul Cartledge

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2023/07/22

This week's pod is The Parthenon Marbles, and our editor welcomes Paul Cartledge, ancient historian and the author of countless books on ancient Greece. Dr Tessa Dunlop also joins to give her view. Why the case is stronger than ever. Why the British Museum has erred in their display. Who are the people involved? How long will it take to return? Links Plenty of links here are discussed in the chat: The British Committee for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles GB News Discussion with Tessa Dunlop Why

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61:56

The Falklands War with the Modern British Political...

History Book Club ·

2023/07/19

A bonus episode as I chat with Harry White from the Modern British Political History Podcast and it's the Falklands War. Over the next hour you'll hear us talk about the build up to the invasion, the British response, the controversy and tragedy as the Belgrano, Sheffield and Coventry warships are sunk. We talk about how Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher dealt with the conflict domestically, Chile and the US, and the legacy of the war. Links British Political History Podcast There are plenty of

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35:38

Charles II with Charles Spencer

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2023/07/15

This week's guest is Charles Spencer talking Charles II - his escape from the clutches of Parliamentarian forces, his early life during the Civil War and his life in exile. Charles goes on to talk about Charles' reign, and Prince Rupert of the Rhine. Charles is also started a podcast with Richard Coles and Cat Jarman, so we chat about that briefly. Plenty more great guests and subjects coming up so please do subscribe. Charles Spencer Links To Catch A King: Charles II's Great Escape Blenheim: Battle

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43:21

The Russo-Ukrainian War with Serhii Plokhy

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2023/07/08

This week's guest is the Ukrainian historian Serhii Plokhy who has written a new book on the history of the Russo-Ukrainian War and he chats with me about Putin's misunderstanding of history, Ukrainian identity, whether this is the last kick of a dying empire and plenty more so if you're interested in why the war began and where we are, this is the chat for you. Serhii Plokhy Links The Russo-Ukrainian War Serhii on Twitter Ollie Links Ollie on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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57:18

Books of the Year with The Gang

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2023/07/04

This week three writers join me to talk summer reading recommendations from the world of history and historical fiction. Books Serhii Plokhy - The Russo Ukrainian War Owen Matthews - Overreach Nigel Biggar - Colonialism Victoria Mackenzie - For Thy Great Pain Roger Moorhouse – The Forgers Tom Holland - Pax Saul David - Devil Dogs John Sayles – Jamie MacGillivray David Carpenter - Henry III pt 2 Martyn Rady – The Middle Kingdoms Wilbur Smith – Nemesis Katie Daysh – Leeward Katja Hoyer – Beyond the

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67:03

The Troubles with Peter Taylor

History Book Club ·

2023/07/01

This week's guest is the veteran BBC journalist Peter Taylor and he talks about the intelligence world during the conflict in Northern Ireland. Officers from MI5 and MI6 worked with a local businessman to persuade the IRA and the British government to talk peace. Peter's new book is Operation Chiffon: The Secret Story of MI5 and MI6 and the Road to Peace in Ireland which completes his series of books, Brits, Provos and Loyalists. Peter Taylor Links Operation Chiffon Ollie Links Ollie on

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48:16

Film Club: Bloody Sunday (2002)

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2023/06/27

This month's film club is Paul Greengrass' 2002 film, Bloody Sunday, starring James Nesbitt, Tim Pigott-Smith, Nicholas Farrell, Kathy Kiera Clarke, Gerard McSorley, Mary Moulds and Simon Mann. The film is realistic depiction of one of the worst atrocities of The Troubles, when 14 unarmed civilians were shot and killed by members of the Parachute Regiment. My next episode is a discussion with legendary BBC journalist Peter Taylor, out this Saturday so subscribe to add to your feed.Email me if you

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51:04

The Eastern Front with Iain MacGregor

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2023/06/24

Iain MacGregor returns to talk about the fighting on the Eastern Front after Stalingrad. We talk about the Battle of the Kursk, tanks of WW2, the atrocities committed by the Germans and Hitler and Stalin. Iain is the author of the fantastic The Lighthouse of Stalingrad and there is a special Easter Egg in the podcast, so if you listen, you are in the running for a very pleasant surprise. Iain MacGregor Links The Lighthouse of Stalingrad: The Hidden Truth at the Centre of WWII's Greatest Battle Ollie

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59:18

The Battle of Waterloo with Gordon Corrigan

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2023/06/17

The Major returns to talk the epic battle of Waterloo on the anniversary. It took place 18th June 1815, when Napoleon was beaten once and for all by the allied armies under the command of the Duke of Wellington.We talk the run-up, why the allied armies won, why Napoleon underestimated Wellington and Gordon explodes myths. Gordon Corrigan Links Waterloo: A New History of the Battle and its Armies Gordon on SubstackScotland Forever! Ollie Links Ollie on the Twitter Learn more about your ad choices

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13:08

Vimy Ridge with Ollie Webb-Carter & Mike Hepburn

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2023/06/13

Aspects of History goes out into the field, and we are recording from Vimy Ridge, the site of the Canadian memorial to those killed many of whom no known grave was found.This is a quick bonus - the sound on this recording is not perfect, - we were recording from out in the open. Vimy Links Canadian National Vimy Memorial Commonwealth War Graves Commission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:53

The Windsors at War with Alexander Larman

History Book Club ·

2023/06/10

Today's episode is a three-way interview as Alexander Larman joins to talk about the Duke & Duchess of Windsor and their treasonous activities both leading up to, and during the war. Tessa Dunlop joins me to chat with Alex about their Nazi connections, the rise of George VI from diffident spare to widely admired monarch, as well as plenty more. Alexander Larman Links The Windsors at War: The Nazi Threat to the Crown Tessa Dunlop Links Elizabeth & Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage and

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32:12

Generals and Napoleon with John Viscardo

History Book Club ·

2023/06/03

John Viscardo joins this week - he's the host of the Generals and Napoleon Podcast, which is the place to go to if you want to follow up on your Napoleonic fix.We chat Napoleon, Wellington, Ney, Marmont, Berthier, Davout, Jourdan, Massena and favourite battles including Waterloo, Salamanca, Next week I have a threeway chat with royal historians on the Nazi past of the Royal Family. Generals and Napoleon Podcast John's Article on our website: Napoleon & His Marshals - Aspects of

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47:22

Film Club: Dunkirk (2017)

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2023/05/30

This month's film club is Dunkirk, the Christopher Nolan epic starring Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, Jack Lowden, Ffion Whitehead, Barry Keoghan and Harry Styles. I discuss the film with acclaimed director Tim Hewitt, including our categories of Best Scene, Best Performance, Most Unlikely Scene and Legacy. Dunkirk Links IMDB Dunkirk, by Hugh Sebag Montefiore Aspects of History Links Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:19

The Second World War with James Holland

History Book Club ·

2023/05/27

This week's guest is James Holland, who bows to no man when it comes to World War Two, the subject of today's chat. Since it's May we focus on the build-up to Dunkirk, the consequences of the evacuation for Germany, and we indulge in a 'What if?' We also look at the moral question of the allied bombing campaign which killed so many civilians - but was there an alternative?James' new book features wonderful illustrations and is a great addition to the many thousands of books out there. You can join

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54:41

The Trojan War with Peter Tonkin

History Book Club ·

2023/05/20

Author Peter Tonkin joins the pod to talk about the epic struggle between Greece and Troy. A conflict that has fascinated for thousands of years, Peter explains the causes and the build-up to the war, as well as the conflict itself. He talks about the heroes and women involved in the story. Homer is our main source, but Peter also talks about others that influence our understanding of the story. All the heroes feature, and Peter highlights how the Trojan War has impacted the Tudors and the modern

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57:24

The Other Renaissance with Paul Strathern

History Book Club ·

2023/05/16

PLEASE NOTE THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED MARCH 25TH 2023 This week's guest is Paul Strathern discussing the Renaissance. Or to be exact, the OTHER Renaissance. Paul has written a new book focussing not on the Italian and Renaissance, but on that which took place further north, in the Holy Roman Empire, the Low Countries, France and England. So we talk about Martin Luther and Protestantism, Capernicus and the orbit of the sun, and Gutenberg and the printing press.Paul's Book: The Other

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39:04

The Caesars with Peter Stothard

History Book Club ·

2023/05/13

This week's guest is Peter Stothard who joins me to talk about the Caesars of the 1st century AD. From the stability of Augustus through Caligula, Claudius and Nero and up to the year of the 4 emperors in 68AD.We talk slavery, sex, food, glutton and how to get ahead in ancient Rome. Peter is a former editor of The Times and the Times Literary Supplement and is the author of a number of books on Rome. Peter Stothard Links Palatine: An Alternative History of the Caesars Peter on Twitter Cassius

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34:17

Coronation 👑 Special: Monarchy Then & Now with Tessa...

History Book Club ·

2023/05/06

Tessa Dunlop, old friend of the show joins to discuss the Monarchy as it is now, and as it was in 1953, the last time we had a coronation. We talk the Commonwealth, the media's role in the Harry & Meghan Wars, the Coronation, the Crown's wealth and I put a royal quiz question to Tessa. Tessa Dunlop Links Elizabeth & Philip Paperback Cover story in latest issue of Aspects of History Aspects of History Links New Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:56

Revolution 1848: The European Spring with Christopher...

History Book Club ·

2023/04/29

This week's guest is the esteemed Cambridge Don Sir Christopher Clark, talking revolution in Europe in 1848. Think you know your history? Clark reveals how important that year was, how it shaped today's world, and whether we're on the precipice of revolution today. Christopher Clark Links Revolutionary Spring: Fighting for a New World 1848-1849 Youtube talk on 1848 Aspects of History Links Our Substack, where you can get free articles sent to your inbox Ollie on Twitter Learn more about your ad

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