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Paris..a charachter in it's own right. Join me in conversation with Professor Mike Rapport Author of City of Light, City of Shadows: Paris in the Belle Epoque published by Basic Books https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/imprint/basic-books/If you are traveling to Paris this summer, have traveled to Paris or have ever dreamed of traveling to Paris this is a book you MUST read. A great

Anna Reid, author of Borderland: A Journey Through the History of Ukraine writes about the history of Ukraine in a prosaic story of the people who through the centuries have claimed Ukraine as home. From saber rattling Cossacks to Kiev Rus, to Poles, Jews, Lithuanians and Crimean Tatars all who have walked and fought in Ukraine have woven a tale of hardship, endurance and determina

Two royal princesses from a small principality in late 19th century German lands marry into the House of the Russian Romanovs. Princess Alex of Hesse and her sister Princess Ella lives end tragically when killed by the Russian Communists in 1918. Clare McHugh in her second novel tell the history of the fate of these two young women. Join me in conversation as we talk about Clare Mc

A French scandal over 125 years ago that still reverberates around the world. Alfred Dreyfus was a captain in the French Army whose faith was Jewish. He was accused of spying for the German Army. His conviction in 1894 and subsequent acquittal gripped the attention of the world and forever changed France.Join me in conversation with Dr Maurice Samuels about his recent book Alfred D

Did you know that American soldiers actually went to war in Russia in 1918? Listen to this discussion with Anna Reid, author of "A Nasty Little War; The West's Fight to Reverse the Russian Revolution" published by Basic Books. It is a tale of heroes and scoundrels that few in the West know about much less understand. Check out Basic Books ...they have some very well written history

A conversation with Father Fessio, Founder of Ignatius Press about "He Left Us So Much" A Tribute to Pope Benedict XVI written by Cardinal Robert Sarah. Pope Benedict XVI -Cardinal Ratzinger was an amazing man. His life spanned the 20th century. He saw the rise of Nazi Germany to the 21st Century crisis in the Church. Throughout it all he followed a spiritual itinerary that lead hi

Did you know that Stalin, Hitler and Mao were voracious readers? Where did the paper book pocket book come from? Join me in this conversation with renowned historian Andrew Pettegree, as we discuss his latest The Book at War, How Reading Shaped Conflict and Conflict Shaped Reading. We discuss the fascinating and often overlooked role of books in warfare, exploring how reading shape

Napoleon Bonaparte was not only a brilliant military strategist but also a master of propaganda. Join me in this conversation with Professor David A Bell from Princeton University. He is an author of several books to include Napoleon: A Concise Biography (Oxford University Press, 2015) is a short study written for Oxford's "Very Short Introductions" series.You can find more informa

Who has not wondered through the Christmas Tree lot trying to avoid the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree? In 1965 A Charlie Brown Christmas made its debut. The first TV special based on the comic strip Peaunts garnered wide acclaim and throughout the decades it has become an American Christmas tradition. Join me in conversation with Blake Ball author of Charlie Brown's America: The Pop

Join me in conversation with Melanie Kirkpatrick to talk about all things Thanksgiving!! Have a great Thanksgiving!