Richard Foreman, a publicist and historical novelist, shares intriguing insights on Helen Carr's 'Septed Isle' and debates the medieval narrative of the Black Death. Antonia Senior, an expert in espionage history, praises Tim Weiner's 'The Mission', unraveling the CIA's post-Cold War complexities. Together, they engage in discussions about military biographies, including Max Hastings' D-Day analysis and Richard Overy's controversial views on the bombing of Japan. The panel also reflects on 1970s terrorism, culminating in a vote for 'Wolfpack' as Book of the Year.
