OMG! – the story of Admiral Fisher and his biographers

There is something about certain historical figures that draws writers. Many years ago I did an undergrad course on the intersection between history and biography where my specialist focus was Admiral Sir John Fisher, the volcanic, combatative and controversial head of the Royal Navy during the ‘naval race’ that led up to the First World … More OMG! – the story of Admiral Fisher and his biographers

Why only nasty people seem to win – and my book about one of them

It’s not often that an author gets to write a biography of someone who can only be described as a total and utter bastard. And rarer still to find a compelling raft of redeeming features in a such a character. But that’s what I managed to do – and the book in question, Man of … More Why only nasty people seem to win – and my book about one of them