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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

65:58

Statue Wars - Peter Hughes on Love & Hate in Statues

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2021/12/04

We all remember the summer of 2020 when, in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, statues were brought down in the UK and the US. But is this the right way to ensure we continue to live in a liberal democracy? Should we think about what unites us, rather than divides us? I am joined by Peter Hughes, author of A History of Love & Hate in 21 Statues. You can get in touch on the Twitter @olliewcq @aspectshistory Email history@aspectsofhistory.com or head to our website. You can buy his book here:

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37:45

Historical Fiction with Anne O'Brien: The Pastons and...

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2021/11/27

On this week's podcast, I'm talking to Anne O'Brien about the Wars of the Roses, and the family at the heart of her new book, The Royal Game. We also discuss Historical Fiction, as we both disagree strongly with some historians such as Niall Ferguson who dismiss the genre. Head over to our website to find more articles, short stories, book reviews and interviews, and all absolutely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:51

A War of Empires - Part Two of Robert Lyman on the...

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2021/11/20

In the 2nd part, we continue the discussion on the Indian Army, but we also talk about the Japanese forces and their disastrous leadership and finally conclude with Bill Slim. Was he the greatest British general ever? You can buy Robert's book here. Visit Aspects of History for articles, short stories, book reviews and interviews, and all absolutely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:04

War of Empires - Robert Lyman on India, Britain,...

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2021/11/13

Robert Lyman joins us today to talk about us new book, A War of Empires: Japan, India, Burma & Britain, 1941-45. We discuss the Japanese invasion of the Far East in 1942, the Chinese Army under Chiang Kai Shek / Jiang Jieshi and the Indian Army. Part 2 is out next week, when he discusses the victories over Japan, and Bill Slim. You can buy the book here: https://amzn.to/30neC5O Head over to Aspects of History where you'll find plenty of articles, interviews, short stories and book reviews, and

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36:07

Army Girls - Tessa Dunlop on the veterans of the ATS...

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2021/11/06

Part 2 of our editor's chat with Tessa Dunlop, the author of Army Girls. In this episode we learn more about what the ATS women had to put up with, and what their experience can tell us about class, sexism and race Army Girls is out now and you can buy it here. Head over to our website for more free articles, interviews, short stories and book reviews at Aspects of History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:42

Army Girls with Dr Tessa Dunlop - Veterans WW2, the...

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2021/10/30

Dr Tessa Dunlop, the bestselling and acclaimed historian joined us to discuss her new book, Army Girls. Tessa is renowned for her impressive oral histories, and she spent one national crisis talking to veterans of WW2 as they recounted their experience of another national crisis. Part Two out next week. You can buy Tessa's Book, Army Girls here: https://amzn.to/3mkekox Do head over to Aspects of History where you'll find plenty of content freely available: articles, interviews, book reviews and

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23:41

George II and Slavery with Norman Davies- Part Two

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2021/10/23

In Part Two, Professor Davies continues to tolerate our editor, when discussing George II in his place as a European monarch. We also discuss the King of Slavery, as Norman has recently named him. You can buy Norman's Book, George II here: https://amzn.to/3aZ60E7 Do head over to Aspects of History where you'll find plenty of content freely available: articles, interviews, book reviews and short stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:07

George II and the Dysfunctional Hanoverians with...

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2021/10/09

We had the opportunity to discuss with legendary historian Norman Davies, his new book George II: Not Just a British Monarch. In the wake of last week's episode with Andrew Roberts on George III, what about the family that made him? Well, they're pretty dysfunctional. Norman was also helpful in ensuring I was using the correct language and not looking at the king through a British lens. Head over to Aspects of History to read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:36

George III with Andrew Roberts

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2021/10/04

In this week's podcast Andrew Roberts discusses his new book, George III, the king who reigned during tumultuous episodes in world history, including the American War of Independence, the French Revolution and the Napoleonic wars, and all the while dealing with a severe mental illness. I hope you enjoy our chat, and please do subscribe and give us a great rating if you do. Head over to our website to find more historical content, where we have articles, book reviews, interviews and short

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22:56

Tudors in Love - Sarah Gristwood on Henry VIII,...

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2021/09/25

In the second part of our chat with Sarah Gristwood, we continue the discussion and talk about Henry and Anne of Cleves, Lady Jane Grey, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth I. Aspects of History is a magazine and website dedicated to history and historical fiction. You can visit our website where you'll find articles, interviews, short stories and book reviews. You can buy Sarah's book, The Tudors in Love: The Courtly Code Behind the Last Medieval Dynasty here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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27:07

Tudors in Love - Sarah Gristwood on Henry VIII and...

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2021/09/18

This week, our editor chats with Sarah Gristwood about the Tudors and Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and courtly love, the code practiced from the 12th century but which was most prominent with the Tudors. Aspects of History is a magazine and website dedicated to history and historical fiction. You can visit our website, where you'll find articles, interviews, short stories and book reviews. You can buy Sarah's book, Tudors in Love: The Courtly Code Behind the Last Medieval Dynasty, here. Learn more about

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30:00

The Invasion of Poland with Roger Moorhouse - Part Two

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2021/09/11

In this concluding episode of our discussion with Roger Moorhouse, author of First to Fight, we discuss the actions of the Nazis and Soviets during their invasion, and how Poland suffered. You can visit our website where you'll find articles from Roger, as well as links to all his books. You can buy Roger's book here: https://amzn.to/3noXaH6 We also discussed a subject in his 2014 book, Devil's Alliance: Hitler's Pact with Stalin, 1939 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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32:55

The Invasion of Poland with Roger Moorhouse - Part One

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2021/09/04

Welcome to the first episode of Aspects of History new podcast. In this episode, the first of two parts, our editor, Oliver Webb-Carter, chats to acclaimed historian Roger Moorhouse, author of First to Fight*. In Part One they discuss the opening shots of the war, the British and French response, and the state of the Polish Army as they faced the Nazi war machine. If you'd like more historical content, head over to our website at https://aspectsofhistory.com where you'll find articles, interviews,

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