Antony Beevor
Antony Beevor
Antony James Beevor, FRSLis an English military historian. He has published several popular histories on the Second World War and the 20th century in general...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionHistorian
Date of Birth14 December 1946
mean thinking select
I think it's outrageous if a historian has a 'leading thought' because it means they will select their material according to their thesis
army friendly wave
I joined the Army in 1965 and served with the 11th Hussars, which I loved. The regiment was so relaxed - a salute was more like a friendly wave.
doe way historian
I feel slightly uneasy at the way historians are consulted as if history is going to repeat itself. It never does.
book believe luck
I believe passionately in preemptive pessimism, especially before a book comes out. I expect the worst both from reviewers and sales, and then, with any luck, I may be proved wrong.
dream people together
The great European dream was to diminish militant nationalism. We would all be happy Europeans together. But we are going to see the old monster of militant nationalism being awoken when people realise how little control their politicians have.
mistake worst
To begin impatiently is the worst mistake a writer can make
above bombing british close particular war
The British bombing of Caen beginning on D-Day in particular was stupid, counter-productive and above all very close to a war crime.
pile spread
In my library/study/barn, there is a Ping-Pong table on which I can pile working books and spread maps.