The Alan Brooke presented to us in contemporary accounts and photos is a stern, hard-nosed character that rarely smiles. Here, and in his recent biography, we’re invited to view Brooke as more than just a war strategist & Churchill’s right-hand critic. On reading Brooke’s diary, his papers and accounts of contemporary people who knew him… Read More »Alan Brooke: The Man Behind the Stern Face
Today, 560 years ago, the Battle of Towton – the bloodiest fought on British soil and the most notorious of the Wars of the Roses – was fought. Here, author and historian Tom Lewis debunks the myths and mysteries surrounding what is considered one of the most pivotal events in British history. Medieval Military Combat: Battle… Read More »The Myths of the Battle of Towton
A renowned specialist in religious publishing for fifty years, and a treasured retailer across Ireland. Covering topics ranging from spirituality and theology to parenting and counselling, their books ensure there is something for everyone. Veritas is Ireland’s leading religious publisher and retailer. They publish over 40 books each year in the areas of theology, scripture,… Read More »New Distributed Publisher – VERITAS BOOKS
From award-winning crime fiction to cutting-edge non-fiction, Liberties Press is our brand new independent publisher from Ireland. Read on to find out more about this excellent publisher and put in your orders for their books! Liberties Press was founded in 2003 and has, over the course of almost twenty years, become one of Ireland’s leading… Read More »New Distributed Publisher – LIBERTIES PRESS
In anticipation of his new book, Cannon Played From The Great Fort, Richard Israel explains how Sandal Castle, alongside other castles deemed ‘weak’ in British history, were important in another way: as a social stronghold in the midst of uncertainty. Whilst the title of this blog comes from the words uttered by Richard in William… Read More »The Crown of England: A Second Look at Castles in Britain
In anticipation of his new biography on Alan Brooke, Andrew Sangster explains why this formidable figure from WWII is often lost in the history books. Lord Alan Brooke was Churchill’s right-hand man during WWII; as Chief of Imperial Staff he had an essential role in shaping the strategy of Britain and the Allies. Despite this,… Read More »History’s Unsung Hero I: Alan Brooke
Using the fascinating veteran interviews from his upcoming book, After the Wall Came Down, and a wealth of recent studies, bestselling author Andrew Richards provides first-hand insight into the minds of veterans post-wartime, especially during COVID-19. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the entire country in many ways, including mental health. Every… Read More »Veteran Mental Health in the Age of Coronavirus
In anticipation of his new book, Medieval Military Combat, author and historian Tom Lewis questions David Michôd’s 2019 film The King, asking the pertinent question: WHERE ARE THEIR HELMETS?? Movie makers featuring medieval scenes seem to think audiences lack an element of common sense. As if the earlier version of Kenneth Branagh’s Henry V (1989)… Read More »FILM REVIEW: Medieval Military Combat in David Michôd’s ‘The King’
My name is Dr Simon Elliott and I am an historian and archaeologist, with nine books currently on sale, all on themes regarding the ancient world. A number of these are with the fabulous Casemate Publishers, including Roman Legionaries and Julius Caesar: Rome’s Greatest Warlord. I have also just delivered the manuscript for Romans at… Read More »Dr Simon Elliott details his new Casemate book Old Testament Warriors
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