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Giles Milton
Giles Milton FRHistS (born 15 January 1966) is a British writer and journalist, who specialises in narrative history. He writes non-fiction, historical fiction, and children's history books, and is best known for Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and Nathaniel's Nutmeg.
Milton's books have sold more than one million copies in the UK, and been published in twenty-five languages. He also writes and narrates the podcast series Ministry of Secrets, produced by Somethin' Else and Sony.
Born in Buckinghamshire, Milton was educated at Latymer Upper School and the University of Bristol. He lives in London and Burgundy and is married to the artist and illustrator, Alexandra Milton. He has three daughters.
He was a Trustee of the London Library from 2015 to 2023.
Milton's Checkmate in Berlin explores post-war Berlin from 1945 to 1949, focusing on the city's division between the United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union. D-Day: The Soldiers' Story focuses on the experiences of survivors during Operation Overlord, giving voice to unheard accounts. Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare contains the story of a secret irregular warfare organization and its missions during World War II.
Fascinating Footnotes From History is a collection of lesser-known stories from world history, featuring topics like Adolf Hitler's cocaine use, Josef Stalin's criminal experience, and other anecdotes about famous historical figures. The stories have been drawn from Milton's research and previously published as separate e-books. The book is available in the United States as two volumes, When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain: History's Unknown Chapters and When Churchill Slaughtered Sheep and Stalin Robbed A Bank.
Russian Roulette is a historical account of British spies who were sent to Soviet Russia after the 1917 Bolshevik revolution, aiming to thwart Lenin's plans. The book is based on previously unknown secret documents found in archives.
Wolfram: The Boy Who Went to War tells the story of Wolfram Aichele, a young artist who grew up during the Third Reich. The book follows his life, including his time in the Reich Labour Service, his experiences in the war, and his time as a prisoner of war.
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Giles Milton
Giles Milton FRHistS (born 15 January 1966) is a British writer and journalist, who specialises in narrative history. He writes non-fiction, historical fiction, and children's history books, and is best known for Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and Nathaniel's Nutmeg.
Milton's books have sold more than one million copies in the UK, and been published in twenty-five languages. He also writes and narrates the podcast series Ministry of Secrets, produced by Somethin' Else and Sony.
Born in Buckinghamshire, Milton was educated at Latymer Upper School and the University of Bristol. He lives in London and Burgundy and is married to the artist and illustrator, Alexandra Milton. He has three daughters.
He was a Trustee of the London Library from 2015 to 2023.
Milton's Checkmate in Berlin explores post-war Berlin from 1945 to 1949, focusing on the city's division between the United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union. D-Day: The Soldiers' Story focuses on the experiences of survivors during Operation Overlord, giving voice to unheard accounts. Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare contains the story of a secret irregular warfare organization and its missions during World War II.
Fascinating Footnotes From History is a collection of lesser-known stories from world history, featuring topics like Adolf Hitler's cocaine use, Josef Stalin's criminal experience, and other anecdotes about famous historical figures. The stories have been drawn from Milton's research and previously published as separate e-books. The book is available in the United States as two volumes, When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain: History's Unknown Chapters and When Churchill Slaughtered Sheep and Stalin Robbed A Bank.
Russian Roulette is a historical account of British spies who were sent to Soviet Russia after the 1917 Bolshevik revolution, aiming to thwart Lenin's plans. The book is based on previously unknown secret documents found in archives.
Wolfram: The Boy Who Went to War tells the story of Wolfram Aichele, a young artist who grew up during the Third Reich. The book follows his life, including his time in the Reich Labour Service, his experiences in the war, and his time as a prisoner of war.