The History Chap
Published 22 Apr 2026The most celebrated British hero of the First Anglo-Afghan War was brave, resourceful, and utterly magnificent under fire. He was also completely fictional – Harry Flashman.
Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life.
August 27, 2026
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I met Flashman through listening to the now retired DerbRadio, John Derbyshire’s wonderful weekly review of the stumbling of our leaders.
It is a wonderful series. You learn a part of history that is probably truer to what is was like at the time. Very fun books about a mostly lovable coward.
Comment by Pat McCracken — August 28, 2026 @ 07:08