Culmination of a magisterial work that entwines the story of the Royal Navy with the scientific, cultural and social history of our nation

David Grann writes the definitive tale of the Wager’s descent into madness

How important was it that Britain won?

Professor Jeremy Black speaks with Graham Stewart about the naval firepower, the RAF’s bombing offensive and the campaigns in Greece, Italy and Normandy

Professor Jeremy Black and Graham Stewart discuss the reach and organisation of Britain’s armed forces in protecting and expanding the British empire