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. Antony Beevor awakecontroldiminish share on social
In my library/study/barn, there is a Ping-Pong table on which I can pile working books and spread maps. Antony Beevor barnbooklibrary Change image and share on social
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. Antony Beevor 11tharmyfriendly Change image and share on social
I was in Estonia when a professor asked me if I was aware that making any criticism of the Red Army during the war was now an imprisonable offence. I was quite shaken. Antony Beevor armyaskaware Change image and share on social
Politicians are often tempted to deploy history as a weapon against each other. Antony Beevor deployhistorypolitician Change image and share on social
Of course history is easily manipulated - though that makes it even more important for us to know what actually happened. Antony Beevor easilyhappenhistory Change image and share on social
The reason that 'Stalingrad' took off was because it emphasized the influence of history on the individual. Antony Beevor emphasizehistoryindividual Change image and share on social
I think it's outrageous if a historian has a 'leading thought' because it means they will select their material according to their thesis. Antony Beevor historianleadmaterial Change image and share on social
The memory of the Second World War hangs over Europe, an inescapable and irresistible point of reference. Historical parallels are usually misleading and dangerous. Antony Beevor dangerouseuropehang Change image and share on social
