February 2010 - Volume 11, Number 2

Feb 2010 cover

 

 

Empire of the Seas

Dan Snow celebrates the Royal Navy’s colourful history.

Oliver Cromwell

John Morrill on the military and political leader's way with words.

The 1930s

Juliet Gardiner asks, was this a decade of optimism and experimentation?

Objects of Affection

David Dimbleby on the history of Britain through art and architecture.

Richard I

Thomas Asbridge considers how far the Lionheart deserves his reputation. 

You can read a sample chapter of Thomas Asbridge’s new book The Crusades: The War for the Holy Land (Simon & Schuster, 2010) here:

http://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/giveaways/the-crusades-exclusive-extract

 

 

On Sale Date: 
Tuesday 26th January 2010
Issue Number: 
122
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