War Books

A.J. Woodhams
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Authors interviewed about their newest releases in war writing, military history, war studies, current events, politics, and more. Both nonfiction and fiction. Created by writer and podcaster A.J. Woodhams.

  1. MAR 18

    U.S. Civil War – Lincoln's Peace – Michael Vorenberg

    Ep 053 – Nonfiction. On what date did the U.S. #CivilWar end? Most would say April 9, 1865, when Lee surrendered at Appomattox. But historian Michael Vorenberg argues that may not be the case in his new book "Lincoln's Peace: The Struggle to End the American Civil War." Support local bookstores & buy Michael's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781524733179 Subscribe to the War Books podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@warbookspodcast Apple: https://apple.co/3FP4ULb Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3kP9scZ Follow the show here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/warbookspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warbookspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warbookspodcast/

    1h 6m

  2. JAN 1

    Cold War – The CIA: An Imperial History – Hugh Wilford

    Ep 052 – Nonfiction. As World War II ended, the United States stood as the dominant power on the world stage. In 1947, to support its new global status, it created the CIA to analyze foreign intelligence. Historian Hugh Wilford talks about the CIA's imperial history in his new book, "The CIA: An Imperial History" Support local bookstores & buy Hugh's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781541645912 Subscribe to the War Books podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@warbookspodcast Apple: https://apple.co/3FP4ULb Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3kP9scZ Follow the show here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/warbookspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warbookspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warbookspodcast/

    49 min
  3. World War II - A Soviet Perspective on War & Shame – Sasha Vasilyuk

    04/24/2024

    World War II - A Soviet Perspective on War & Shame – Sasha Vasilyuk

    Ep 051 – Fiction. In 1941, a Soviet soldier witnesses Hitler's invasion of the USSR and must cope with its devastating consequences. Sasha Vasilyuk discusses her fantastic new novel, "Your Presence Is Mandatory," based on the real-life story of her grandfather's experiences during and after the war. Support local bookstores & buy Sasha's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781639731534 Subscribe to the War Books podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@warbookspodcast Apple: https://apple.co/3FP4ULb Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3kP9scZ Follow the show here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/warbookspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warbookspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warbookspodcast/

    55 min
  4. Modern War - The Next Cold War - George S. Takach (Author Interview, 2024)

    03/20/2024

    Modern War - The Next Cold War - George S. Takach (Author Interview, 2024)

    Ep 050 – Nonfiction. Are we already in a second Cold War? George S. Takach says yes, and joins me to discuss his fascinating new book, "Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle between China, Russia, and America." Support local bookstores and buy George's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781639365630 [https://a.co/d/df7oh7z] Subscribe to the War Books podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@warbookspodcast Apple: https://apple.co/3FP4ULb Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3kP9scZ Follow the show here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/warbookspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warbookspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warbookspodcast/

    1h 4m
  5. World War II – Italian Front – Derek B. Miller (Author Interview, 2024)

    01/17/2024

    World War II – Italian Front – Derek B. Miller (Author Interview, 2024)

    Ep 049 – Fiction. In August 1943, a fourteen-year-old is newly orphaned and flees Rome after surviving the American bombing raid that killed his parents. Author Derek B. Miller joins me to discuss his fascinating new #WWII novel, "The Curse of Pietro Houdini." Support local bookstores & buy Derek's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781668020883 Subscribe to the War Books podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@warbookspodcast Apple: https://apple.co/3FP4ULb Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3kP9scZ Follow the show here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/warbookspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warbookspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warbookspodcast/

    57 min
  6. French Revolution – The Fall of Robespierre– Colin Jones

    01/03/2024

    French Revolution – The Fall of Robespierre– Colin Jones

    Ep 048 – Nonfiction. By July 1794, Robespierre was an outlaw, wanted for conspiracy against the French Republic. Historian Colin Jones chronicles Robespierre's finals hours & joins me to discuss his new book, "The Fall of Robespierre: 24 Hours in Revolutionary Paris." Support local bookstores & buy Colin's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780198715955 Subscribe to the War Books podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@warbookspodcast Apple: https://apple.co/3FP4ULb Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3kP9scZ Follow the show here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/warbookspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warbookspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warbookspodcast/

    53 min
  7. Cold War – Soviet Propaganda – Magda Stroinska

    12/22/2023

    Cold War – Soviet Propaganda – Magda Stroinska

    Ep 047 – Nonfiction. What's it like to grow up surrounded by Soviet propaganda? What lessons can we learn today? Magda Stroinska, Professor of Linguistics at McMaster University, joins me to discuss her fascinating new memoir, "My Life in Propaganda: Language and Totalitarian Regimes." Support local bookstores & buy Magda's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781990735332 Subscribe to the War Books podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@warbookspodcast Apple: https://apple.co/3FP4ULb Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3kP9scZ Follow the show here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/warbookspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warbookspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warbookspodcast/

    1h 1m
  8. U.S. Civil War – Joshua Chamberlain, Unlikely Hero – Ronald C. White

    12/13/2023

    U.S. Civil War – Joshua Chamberlain, Unlikely Hero – Ronald C. White

    Ep 046 – Nonfiction. Before 1862, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain had rarely left his home state of Maine, where he was a trained minister and professor. During the U.S. Civil War, he rose to fame as one of the North's greatest heroes. Ronald C. White joins me to discuss his book, "On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain." Support local bookstores & buy Ron's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780525510086 Subscribe to the War Books podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@warbookspodcast Apple: https://apple.co/3FP4ULb Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3kP9scZ Follow the show here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/warbookspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warbookspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warbookspodcast/ War Books Podcast is a podcast dedicated to exploring history by interviewing today's best authors writing about war-related topics. War Books Podcast aims to spotlight the profound historical moments that have shaped war and conflict throughout history, and highlight today's best writers in the fields of military history, war studies, war writing, current events, politics, fiction, literature, history, and more. This podcast is tailored to a broad audience, from general interest to war enthusiasts to teachers and history professors. The objective is to inform, educate, and think deeply about the nature of conflict and the stories that define human beings at their most perilous, harrowing moments. #history #war #warbooks #authorinterviews #book #newbook #historyteacher #historyprofessor #bookstagram #instabooks #reels #reelsvideo #bookreels #library #historybook #reading #conflict #bookshelf #bookstore #shortsclip #shortscraft #shortsbook #shortshistory #historyfacts #historychannel #historybuff #historyofwar #militaryhistory #warwriting

    58 min
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    Authors interviewed about their newest releases in war writing, military history, war studies, current events, politics, and more. Both nonfiction and fiction. Created by writer and podcaster A.J. Woodhams.

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    • Creator
      A.J. Woodhams
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      53
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      © 2023 War Books
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