The “inspiring,” little-known history of the Jewish vigilantes of the 43 Group, who fought fascism in Britain following World War II (Guardian). Returning t

A People's History of the Second World War unearths the fascinating history of the war as fought "from below." Until now, the vast majority of historical accoun

The first authoritative account of a well-kept secret: the British Fifth Column and its activities during the Second World War.

A bold new history showing that the fear of Communism was a major factor in the outbreak of World War II The Spectre of War looks at a subject we thought we kne

A remarkable new history evoking the centrality of Italy to World War II, outlining the brief rise and triumph of the Fascists, followed by the disastrous fall