History Books
Sophie Jackson

Some of the first books I wrote were historical non-fiction for The History Press (formerly Sutton) and Fonthill Media. All remain available in print and cover a variety of subjects from medieval festivities to WWII spies. These items are available in a variety of the formats and can be purchased from Amazon or from traditional booksellers.

The Medieval Christmas

Published by The History Press 2005 (reprint 2013)

"This is a lovely little book, just the thing to have before Christmas to give you some different ideas. Love also the illustrations."

Originally published in hardback in a landscape format.

British Interrogation Techniques in the Second World War

Published by The History Press 2011

"Interesting book, short and sweet. The author seems to be well versed in the topic. This is a very readable book, and the subject matter is very well presented and coherent. It's really worth reading."

Hitler's Heroine: Hanna Reitsch

Published by The History Press 2014

"Very interesting book with some surprises along the way. Although she was Hitler's heroine it may surprise to know that Hitler wasn't her hero! She was very much her own woman and very unusual for that time."

The Horse in Myth and Legend

Published by Tempus 2006 (reprinted 2007)

"This is a small book, but only in terms of its dimensions. It contains a good deal of well-researched information and thoughtful speculation, the whole well-presented and very readable. Certainly worth adding to any collection of books about the role of horses in the popular imagination."

Churchill's White Rabbit

Published by The History Press 2011

"This book brings fresh insights, fresh research material from more recently released archives and for me critically it gives a truer sense of this remarkable man's challenges and achievements."

As featured on Sir David Jason's Secret Service (2017)

Death by Chocolate: The Serial Poisoning of Victorian Brighton

Published by Fonthill Media 2012

"What can you say it does what it says on the tin.. Very pleased... it's a book... after all."

Churchill's Unexpected Guests

Published by The History Press 2010

"This was a very civilized and intelligent overview of the problem from the British view. Most helpful was the numerical lists of POW camps and their geographic location. The section "Keeping an eye on the Russians" was particularly gruesome and showed the Soviets genocide approach that became evident only in 1947."

SOE's Balls of Steel: Operation Rubble, 147 Willing Volunteers and 25,000 tons of Ball Bearings

Published by The History Press 2013

"An enthralling and enjoyable read about one of the lesser-known heroic campaigns of WW2."

Women on Duty: A History of the First Female Police Force

Published by Fonthill Media 2014

"As the great-niece of one of the first women police officers and the daughter and grand-daughter of male officers, I found this book fascinating."

History Books Sophie Jackson