Erich Maria Remarque’s novel of World War I presented an unvarnished portrait of modern combat as chaotic nightmare.

He kept a day-by-day diary, filed innumerable dispatches to British and U.S. papers, and turned his Russian war experiences into several personal-history books in the ’40s. Now he has put it all ...

These agents, dubbed “The Slow Horses,” each have unique backstories and are led by the vulgar, slovenly and hilarious Cold War spy Jackson Lamb. I recommend reading the books in order before ...

A Manx author has released a new book which looks at the role of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company during World War Two.