
Serious history. Serious books. Hosted by bestselling historian Roger Moorhouse and novelist & critic Antonia Senior, The History Book Buffs helps you discover the best history books — new releases and classic must-reads. We publish across three strands: 📖 Book Reviews Deep dives into major historical topics — WW2, the Cold War, Tudor intrigue, empire, revolution and more — with sharp analysis an... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

What happens when two of the 20th century’s most notorious men tell their own stories?
In this episode of History Book Buffs, Antonia Senior and Roger Moorhouse dive into two of the most seductive, slippery and deeply unreliable memoirs ever publishe... more
In this episode of History Book Buffs, Antonia Senior talks to historian Josh Ireland about his gripping book The Death of Trotsky, which tells the extraordinary story of how Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin hunted down his greatest rival, Leon Trotsky.... more
In March 1948, Jan Masaryk, the Foreign Minister of Czechoslovakia and son of the country's founding president, was found dead beneath the window of the Foreign Ministry in Prague.
Was it suicide?
Or was it murder ordered by Stalin’s agents?
Masary... more
In this episode of History Book Buffs, Antonia Senior and Roger Moorhouse dive into the extraordinary story of Grigori Rasputin—the mystic, healer, and alleged holy man who gained an astonishing hold over Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra.
From... more
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It’s remarkable how you fall upon a gem; no thought for whom to look for , only an advanced interest in all historical ww2. What a brilliant burst of histoire. Well done
Having just engaged with this, I am hooked. Thoughtful, light but comprehensive reviews from two contrasting and well informed presenters. Find myself already revisiting recommended authors. Thank you…more please.
I’ve recently discovered this podcast. What have I been missing? It is simply brilliant it’s great fun with great chemistry between the two presenters and they tackle a range of really interesting history books fiction and non-fiction. It really is a must listen to podcast
I was delighted to discover the podcast. Coincidentally, I was busy reading Victory 45 while this wonderful book was reviewed, which enhanced both my reading and listening experiences. As history non fiction is my favourite genre, this is the perfect podcast for me. THANK YOU.
Jill Ritchie
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