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Alexander Larman

End of an Era

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by Alexander Larman

In the introduction to the third and final installment in my Windsors trilogy,…
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Must-Read History Books of 2023

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From spies, assassins, and dirty tricks in WWII to a revealing new biography of Jacqueline Kennedy…
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A State of Turmoil

by Alexander Larman

In 1937, the British monarchy was in a state of turmoil. The previous king, Edward VIII,…
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The Windsors at War

Duke

by Alexander Larman

dd dd When I finished writing The Crown in Crisis, the book that…
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The Smoking Gun: Was MI5 Aware of a Plot to Kill King Edward VIII?

The Longest Kill

by Alexander Larman

Someone once said that there are only three really enjoyable parts of creating…
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Featured Excerpt: The Last Secret Agent

by Pippa Latour with Jude Dobson

After decades of silence, the last surviving World War II…
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Fascinating Historical Finds: May 2025

Looking for your next history read? Check out our favorite new history books publishing in May…
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Lincoln Ellsworth—American Polar Explorer (Part II)

by Buddy Levy

In Part I published previously on The History Reader, author Buddy Levy introduces…
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Guns, Chainsaws and Swords: The Rivals of the Humble Axe

Ahmose ceremonial axe

by Rachel McCarthy James

Whack Job author Rachel McCarthy James takes a look at how guns, chainsaws,…
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Lincoln’s First Responder

by Tom Clavin

Earlier this week—April 14th—was the 160th anniversary of our Sixteenth President's assassination. Author…
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Featured Excerpt: The Rebel Romanov

by Helen Rappaport

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Romanov Sisters comes the story of a…
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Featured Excerpt: Project Mind Control

DCI Allen Dulles on the cover of Time magazine in 1953, the year that he established MKULTRA.

by John Lisle

In Project Mind Control, John Lisle reveals inside story of the CIA’s secret mind control project,…
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The Tragic Fire and Sinking of the General Lyon Steamer

The Rock Island Argus Newspaper

by Tom Clavin

March 31st is the 160th anniversary of one of the most shocking events…
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