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History Book Club

Oliver Webb-Carter

A new history podcast from historian and author Oliver Webb-Carter. Each week Oliver will interview writers about history, whether it be ancient, medieval or modern.

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54:21

Elizabethan Secret Agents, Fédon's Rebellion and...

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2022/07/30

My chat this week is with Timothy Ashby, historian, novelist and author of Elizabethan Secret Agent: The Untold Story of William Ashby. Ashby was a spy working for Sir Francis Walsingham, spymaster for Queen Elizabeth I. Stationed in Edinburgh, he ran a number of operations to further the Queen's cause against the Spanish. We also chat about the subject of his novel, Ranger, Fédon's Rebellion in 1795, a slave rebellion on the island of Grenada against the British. Finally we talk about Operation

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55:20

Operation Pedestal, the mission to relieve Malta...

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2022/07/23

Max Hastings chats to friend of the show Saul David about the operation to relieve Malta in August 1942. The Axis powers had the island at their isolated and it was close to starvation. Churchill saw this as an opportunity for a heroic victory, in the mould of Dunkirk, and so ordered the Royal Navy to set sail from Gibraltar to relieve the island. Max discusses the heroism, and actions that were less heroic, in this fascinating discussion with veteran historian Saul David. Max Hastings

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55:03

Free Speech in Comedy, the Soviet Union, and the West...

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2022/07/16

Konstantin Kisin, comedian, podcaster, writer and author of An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West, joins me to discuss his debut book. Konstantin was born in the Soviet Union, and both he and his family are well aware of what life was like outside the West. We discuss comedy today, how it's under threat, even from the police. We also go on to talk about his family's suffering at the hands of the Soviet system. Where are we now as a society? We may think we're free, but are we really when we see

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60:32

Espionage during the Second World War with Alex Gerlis

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2022/07/09

Alex Gerlis joins me to discuss spying during the war, and, more importantly (!) football of the period. Alex supports Grimsby Town, and I support Southampton, but which team would the Nazis have taken an interest in? We also discuss Frank Foley, the man who saved thousands of Jews, and Klaus Barbie, the Nazi murderer based in France. Finally, Alex chats about his influences, and the man he has been compared to, John Le Carré Alex Gerlis Links Agent in Berlin Agent in Peril Alex Gerlis Alan Furst

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60:52

The English Civil War with Mark Turnbull

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2022/07/02

This week's pod is on the brutal English Civil War, or War of the Three Kingdoms. Historian and novelist Mark Turnbull joins me to discuss. Mark is the author of The Rebellion Series, a trilogy of novels set during the Civil War, We chat Charles I, Henrietta Maria, Prince Rupert, Cromwell and the Earl of Essex, as well as Edgehill and Naseby. Was Charles I really a tyrant? Were the Levellers the Corbynistas of their day? Am I a Roundhead or Cavalier? Mark Turnbull Links Mark's Trilogy of Novels: The

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68:00

The Irish Revolution and Anglo-Irish Treaty with...

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2022/06/25

"The Freedom to Achieve Freedom". Michael Collins This week's episode is with journalist and author Gretchen Friemann discussing the Irish Revloution. We discuss the whole shebang, from the Act of Union in 1801, through the Home Rule crisis, Curragh Mutiny, Easter Rising, War of Independence, the Anglo-Irish Treaty and the Irish Civil War. Gretchen is the author of The Treaty. Gretchen Friemann Links Gretchen's Book: The Treaty: The Gripping Story of the Negotiations that brought about Irish

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52:29

Russia, Lenin, Revolution and Civil War with Antony...

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2022/06/18

In this week's episode, Antony Beevor discusses the subject of his latest book, Russia: Revolution & Civil War 1917-1921. Antony is interviewed by a hot new signing for Aspects of History, Robert Lyman, author of A War of Empires and my guest in earlier episodes. The two historians discuss the brutality of the conflicts, and how Russia deposed the Tsar and transformed into the USSR under the leadership of a small number of ruthless leaders, Lenin among them. Antony Beevor Links Russia: Revolution &

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56:31

Conn Iggulden on Ancient Greece, Pericles and...

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2022/06/11

This week's chat is one of the most successful authors writing historical fiction, Conn Iggulden. He's written series on Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan, and more recently on Ancient Greece. Conn and I discuss his latest novel Lion, the Greeks and the Persians, Pericles and the beginnings of the Athenian Empire and Conn's approach to historical fiction. Conn Iggulden Links Lion following on from Protector David Gemmell's Lion of Macedon Plutarch's Nine Greek Lives Thucydides The History of the

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53:15

Josephine Baker - French Resistance Agent with Damien...

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2022/06/04

This week's episode is with bestselling author Damien Lewis, talking about the wonderful Josephine Baker, spy during the Second World War, but also an entertainer loved by so many in Europe. It's a story well told by Damien, and Josephine's awe-inspiring antics led her to be entered into the French Pantheon in November 2021. Damien Lewis Links Flame of Resistance: American Beauty. French Hero. British Spy Pictures of Josephine Twitter: @authordlewis Aspects of History Links Homepage Twitter:

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72:44

David Stirling - The Phoney Major of the SAS in WW2...

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2022/05/28

On this week's show, my guest is Gavin Mortimer, author of The Phoney Major, a revision on the revision which exposes Stirling not as the founder of the SAS, but instead as a fraud, a bungling special forces soldier and a narcissistic man who excelled at creating the image that is maintained today. Instead his brother founded the SAS, and Paddy Mayne was the true leader. Gavin Mortimer Links The Phoney Major Winged Dagger Who Dares Wins movie with Lewis Collins Aspects of History Links Aspects of

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32:43

👑 Jubilee Special 👑 The Queen in WW2 with Dr Tessa...

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2022/05/21

Tessa Dunlop joins me to discuss the Queen, or Princess Elizabeth as she was, and her wartime service in the ATS. This is the subject of her new paperback, Army Girls. She also chats about Elizabeth and Philip's courtship during the war, and what she got up to in the army. There is a Jubilee Special offer for pod listeners - use voucher code HISTORY50% to get half price annual subscriptions on the Aspects of History magazine. Head to the website and use the code at checkout. Tessa Dunlop Links Army

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29:31

The Berlin Airlift with Giles Milton

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2022/05/14

In the 2nd part of my chat with Giles Milton on Berlin after the war, we talk about some of the characters involved in the story, and then the main event in the period, the Berlin Airlift. We also touch on the terrible events of Smyrna 1922. You can get hold of Giles' book, Checkmate in Berlin here. Timings Ernest Bevin and NATO: 2m13s Parallels with Ukraine: 5m10s German socialists and and the Information war: 9m24s The Berlin Airlift: 12m46s Smyrna 1922: 24m52s Giles Milton Links Book: Checkmate

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30:17

The Start of the Cold War with Giles Milton

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2022/05/07

In May 1945 Soviet troops had captured Berlin, and they proceeded to loot the city, and carry out the most horrific abuse of German women. American, British and French troops arrived two months later, and found a desperate and starving population. Giles Milton has written a brilliant new book, Checkmate in Berlin, about the German capital in the aftermath of the Second World War. In Part One, we discuss that abuse, de-nazification, the Allies and the Soviets in the city, and Churchill's defining

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48:52

The War on the West with Douglas Murray

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2022/04/30

Douglas Murray is a bestselling writer and broadcaster who has written a new book, The War on the West. In it he argues that those in the West are fortunate, that the West's history is not all shameful, and that we need face up to those that are seeking to traduce the education system with their strange new ideas. We must remember the past is a foreign country, they do things differently there. We chat Winston Churchill, racist gardens, Critical Race Theory, suggested changes to education and right

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45:35

Tipping Points in History: The Battle of Stalingrad...

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2022/04/23

Continuing our chat, Gordon argues that had Stalingrad gone the other way, we'd be looking at a completely different Europe. He sets the scene and describes relations between Germany and Russia before and at the start of WW2 and then discusses the battle itself. We also briefly mention Ukraine so I hope you can indulge us. Intro - 0.15secs Gordon on Barbarossa and Stalingrad - 3m54s Gordon on Ukraine - 34m36s Concl. - 40m10s Gordon Links Tipping Points of History: The Battle of Stalingrad -

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48:55

Tipping Points in History: The Peloponnesian War &...

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2022/04/16

This week's chat is with Gordon Corrigan, acclaimed historian and author of Tipping Points of History: The Battle of Aegospotami. We discuss the clash between Athens and Sparta in the 5th century BC, and what the world would be like had the Athenians won. We then discuss the American Civil War and what would have happened if the Battle of Atlanta had gone the Confederacy's way. Would we have 2 United States of America? Gordon Corrigan Links Gordon's thoughts on Ukraine Tipping Points of History: The

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32:12

Massacre at Dartmoor Prison with Nicholas Guyatt

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2022/04/09

Following on from last week, I chat with Nick about Dartmoor prison and the terrible massacre that no-one has heard of and which took place in 1815. All this is the subject of Nick's fantastic new book, The Hated Cage. Nick Guyatt Links The Hated Cage Aspects of History Links Book Club: Andrew Roberts on Masters & Commanders Unpublished Novel Competition - £500 Prize! The Falklands War: The Untold Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:32

The War of 1812 with Nicholas Guyatt

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2022/04/02

The War of 1812: a memorable event in American history when the might of the British Empire was held at bay. But a fascinating part of the tale was the imprisonment of American POWs in Dartmoor Prison. I chat with Nicholas Guyatt, author of The Hated Cage: An American Tragedy in Britain’s Most Terrifying Prison and in Part One, he sets the scene of the war, describe the life of Privateers, and the prisoners of Dartmoor. And yes, The Count of Monte Cristo was not published until 1844! If you haven't

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39:19

Occupied Norway in WW2, Lebensborn and the Shetland...

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2022/03/26

This week's episode is a chat with bestselling historical fiction author Mandy Robothom, about her new novel The Resistance Girl, which is out 31st March. We discuss the themes of the story, including Nazis with unpleasant aromas, the reprisals against innocent civilians, and the heroism of the resistors to the Nazi jackboot. Mandy Robotham Links The Resistance Girl Movie Recommendation: The King's Choice Aspects of History Voucher Code for listeners: HISTORY50% Max Hastings interview on Operation

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26:09

The Assassination of Julius Caesar with Peter...

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2022/03/19

With the Ides of March having passed, we go on to talk about other political assassinations, including Abraham Lincoln, RFK, Jo Cox and Margaret Thatcher, Should we simply dismiss these murders as the actions of madmen? And what about our language? Have a look at this video, a Drilling Music Video which makes you think. Peter Stothard Links The Last Assassin: The Hunt for the Killers of Julius Caesar 30 Days: A Month at the Heart of Blair's War Aspects of History Links Voucher Code: HISTORY50% The

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