Iain MacGregor: How War Changed the World
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From Marathon to Ukraine, what can the defining battles of history tell us about the world we live in today?
Award-winning historian Iain MacGregor joins us to discuss Battle, his sweeping new history of the conflicts that transformed warfare and altered the course of nations.
Moving from ancient Greece to the age of drones, MacGregor explores the commanders, technologies, strategies and moments of chance that shaped the fate of empires.
Author of the bestselling Checkpoint Charlie and The Lighthouse of Stalingrad, he is renowned for bringing history to life. This event explores how war has shaped our past and continues to shape our future.
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Events last one hour unless otherwise stated, followed by a book signing in The Clearing. Our official bookseller is Waterstones.
Folkestone Book Festival is our annual celebration of stories, ideas and conversation by the sea. Curated by novelist Sophie Haydock (The Flames, Madame Matisse), this year’s festival brings together more than 60 events across two weeks, welcoming world-class writers, thinkers and storytellers to Folkestone.
Discover another event, browse the bookshop, explore Folkestone’s vibrant arts scene, independent cafés, bars and galleries, and share the experience with a friend. The best festivals are as much about the conversations between events as those on stage.
The Festival is part of Folkestone is a Library, our ambitious town-wide celebration of reading, writing and storytelling, helping make Folkestone one of the UK’s most exciting literary destinations.
We believe great conversations should be for everyone, which is why every event includes a £5 Cost of Living Ticket, available with no questions asked.
Please help us spread the word. Together, we’re building a thriving community of readers, writers and curious minds.
Folkestone Book Festival is proudly supported by Eurotunnel, Canterbury Christ Church University, Holiday Extras, and the Friends of Folkestone Book Festival. Creative Folkestone is supported by Arts Council England, Folkestone & Hythe District Council and Saga. Founding Funder The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust.
Award-winning historian Iain MacGregor joins us to discuss Battle, his sweeping new history of the conflicts that transformed warfare and altered the course of nations.
Moving from ancient Greece to the age of drones, MacGregor explores the commanders, technologies, strategies and moments of chance that shaped the fate of empires.
Author of the bestselling Checkpoint Charlie and The Lighthouse of Stalingrad, he is renowned for bringing history to life. This event explores how war has shaped our past and continues to shape our future.
FIND OUT MORE
Events last one hour unless otherwise stated, followed by a book signing in The Clearing. Our official bookseller is Waterstones.
Folkestone Book Festival is our annual celebration of stories, ideas and conversation by the sea. Curated by novelist Sophie Haydock (The Flames, Madame Matisse), this year’s festival brings together more than 60 events across two weeks, welcoming world-class writers, thinkers and storytellers to Folkestone.
Discover another event, browse the bookshop, explore Folkestone’s vibrant arts scene, independent cafés, bars and galleries, and share the experience with a friend. The best festivals are as much about the conversations between events as those on stage.
The Festival is part of Folkestone is a Library, our ambitious town-wide celebration of reading, writing and storytelling, helping make Folkestone one of the UK’s most exciting literary destinations.
We believe great conversations should be for everyone, which is why every event includes a £5 Cost of Living Ticket, available with no questions asked.
Please help us spread the word. Together, we’re building a thriving community of readers, writers and curious minds.
Folkestone Book Festival is proudly supported by Eurotunnel, Canterbury Christ Church University, Holiday Extras, and the Friends of Folkestone Book Festival. Creative Folkestone is supported by Arts Council England, Folkestone & Hythe District Council and Saga. Founding Funder The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust.
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Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse, Mill Bay,Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom
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