Special Relationships: People and Places

The renowned English historian reflects on the meaningful personal relationships in his life, from his childhood and education to his professional career.

"Special Relationships exudes a larger-than-life bonhomie, recording the sheer enjoyment of a career that has embraced academic administration, educational policy-making and social activism as well as books." —Times Literary Supplement

A Cambridge graduate, Bletchley Park code-breaker, and one of the most eminent and influential historian...