Canadians often talk about ‘sleeping beside an elephant’ in terms of our relationship with the United States. As in, there can be dire consequences if the elephant rolls over. For
A few weeks ago, someone recommended Madeleine Albright’s book Fascism: A Warning which draws on the former US Secretary of State’s examination of fascism in the 20th century and how
David O. Stewart has been on the blog before in connection with his novel The Paris Deception. However, David is also an author of several non-fiction works written after many
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on 27 January 1945. During the Second World War, a small number of people from many nations and denominations stepped forward with courage,
Today’s headline is one I never thought to have on A Writer of History! Professor Peter Ward is the author of The Clean Body: A Modern History. From bathing maybe once
I’m delighted to welcome Damani and Ife Keene, the husband-wife authors of Clandestine: The Times and Secret Life of Mariah Otey Reddick. They have a fascinating story to tell. Perhaps
Judith Lissauer Cromwell spent a successful corporate career on Wall Street before returning to academia as an independent historian and biographer of powerful women. She previously published Dorothea Lieven: A
Privilege doesn’t always deliver contentment. Fairly tales don’t always produce happy endings. Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David Windsor, also known as the Prince of Wales and then King
Historian Derek Wilson’s new book, ‘The Queen and the Heretic’, is a lively account of political intrigue, determination, faith and the flouting of social expectations. It focuses on two remarkable
Martyn and Hannah Whittock – a father-daughter author team – have written five books together while Martyn has written a total of 46 books. What impressive accomplishments! The Vikings: From
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