BEEVOR

Arnhem’s rise from the ruins… by author Antony Beevor, who made it the subject of his latest book 

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British infantry in Arnhem The Dutch and the British have a long tradition of both rivalry and friendship, yet it is striking how little we know of their country beyond Amsterdam. The Netherlands, situated right in ‘the cockpit of Europe’, is rich in history for visitors looking for more than just a gentle break among … Read more

ANTONY BEEVOR: I fear mankind is facing a turning point

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After less than a week, European leaders have started to invoke parallels between the Covid-19 crisis and a state of war. The very word instinctively makes people think of the Second World War.  They may remember slogans about keeping calm and carrying on, but as the Prime Minister reminded us, we must also start to … Read more