Aspects of History

The Complex Character of Empress Matilda An article by Elisabeth van Houts aspectsofhistory.com/the-complex-ch… Read Empress Matilda amzn.eu/d/0fza91Zf @YaleBooks #medievalhistory #newbooks #medievaltimes

Tim Shipman’s latest best spy thrillers of 2026 ranking is now live. @ShippersUnbound has read and reviewed 27 spy thrillers from 2026, ranking them from top to bottom with scores, verdicts and recommendations. Take a look at the complete list here: spybrary.com/best-spy-books… Now for the important question: where do you agree with Tim—and which book would you move higher or lower? And what hasn't he included that merits a place in his rankings? A massive thank you to Tim for taking the time and trouble to rank these titles for us. Please do share this with friends and family who may be interested in some quality summer spy reads. #spybrary #thrillerbooks

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Sex, Psychoanalysis, and the Big Freeze of 1963 An article by @LSAshe1 aspectsofhistory.com/sex-psychoanal… Read The Model Patient amzn.eu/d/0d4Qfw2r @simonschusterUK #histfic #bookrecommendations #bynr

Free via #kindleunlimited Aspects of History. Issue 34. OUT NOW. amzn.eu/d/0dVwvpNp Featuring @James1940 @guywalters @authordlewis @MarkEllis15 and more... #militaryhistory #historylovers #ww2

Great to be back on the @theww2podcast with Angus, talking evasion, escape, resistance & betrayal in WW2. See if you can identify which film star is standing over my right shoulder. youtube.com/watch?v=gpX-Xo… @Pegasus_Books @TheMirrorBooks @AspectsHistory

#Podcast @aohistoryeditor interviews @ferdieaddis About his latest book. megaphone.link/IMP6130511397 Read Conquest: A History of Roman Britain amzn.eu/d/07cqiuNS @HoZ_Books #romanbritain #romanempire #historybooks

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The Aspects of History Unpublished Novel Award 2026 Win £500 and a Publishing Deal Have you written a historical novel? aspectsofhistory.com/the-aspects-of… #writingcompetitions #creativewriting #histfic

The Bases Britain Almost Abandoned in Cyprus An article by Andrew Southam aspectsofhistory.com/the-bases-brit… Read Cyprus 1974 amzn.eu/d/05ez3HZ8 @penswordbooks #cyprus #britisharmy #militaryhistory

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First look at The Stay Behinds: Sweden’s Cold War Guardians. Coming to the US, UK and Canada this September!

Inspired by @MarkEllis15 I'm taking to the airways to thank readers for their amazing support. youtube.com/shorts/9kZn0X7…

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Thrilled to have been allowed to choose my historical summer reads - including the brilliant ‘Regina’ by @KateWilliamsme

Fiction Book of the Month Aspects of History interviews @BardosAlan About Rising Tide aspectsofhistory.com/author_intervi… Read Rising Tide amzn.eu/d/0h4CEI12 #histfic #ww2 #espionage