John O’Farrell’s new book, An Utterly Impartial History of Britain: Or, 2000 Years of Upper Class Idiots in Charge is out now. If you like his entirely unbiased approach to history and agree with his views on why the Stuarts were rubbish and that William I was a fascist dictator, then these similar books will probably appeal…

Military Misdemeanours by Terry Crowdy

Examining a selection of the finest military disasters from ancient history to the present day, this book takes in everything from philandering emperors and transvestite spies to Nelson and Lady Hamilton. Encompassing bungled cover-ups, acts of blinding incompetence, miscarriages of justice, sexual escapades, and downright stupidity the books takes a comprehensive look at the scandals which have helped to make the world's armed forces the much loved institutions they are today. Take an irreverent look at the public outcries that both governments and soldiers would rather we forgot.

The Interesting Bits: The History You Might have Missed by Justin Pollard

This revealing book looks at all the eccentric, chaotic and hilarious bits of history that you didn’t get taught at school. From the English king who exploded to Alexandra of Bavaria who thought she had swallowed a piano, this books makes perfect reading for the armchair historian and the trivia freak alike.