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ⓘ About Giles Milton
Aside from his writing he has been a London Library Trustee and is a narrator and writer of the “Ministry of Secrets” podcast produced by Sony and Somethin’ Else. As a journalist, he has made article contributions to most national newspapers in Britain, in addition to many foreign publications where he has published on the history of exploration and travel. In the course of his research, he traveled extensively in the Americas, the Far East, Europe, Japan, and the Middle East. He comes across as an entertaining, insatiably curious, and knowledgeable author that locates some of the most overlooked and fascinating stories in his works. He currently makes his home in London and is actively involved in the reprinting of works of adventurers and explorers under the Hakluyt Society.
All Book Series by Giles Milton
When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain
Book 10 of 16 · published 2016
When Churchill Slaughtered Sheep and Stalin Robbed a Bank
Book 12 of 16 · published 2016
Soldier, Sailor, Frogman, Spy, Airman, Gangster, Kill or Die
Book 14 of 16 · published 2019
The Stalin Affair: The Impossible Alliance That Won the War
Latest in the series · book 16 of 16 · published 2024
Never Surrender: The Second World War
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2023
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Giles Milton?
Aside from his writing he has been a London Library Trustee and is a narrator and writer of the “Ministry of Secrets” podcast produced by Sony and Somethin’ Else. As a journalist, he has made article contributions to most national newspapers in Britain, in addition to many foreign publications where he has published on the history of exploration and travel. In the course of his research, he traveled extensively in the Americas, the Far East, Europe, Japan, and the Middle East.
Which Giles Milton series should I start with?
Giles Milton's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Edward Trencom's Nose (2007).
How many books has Giles Milton written?
Giles Milton has 26 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1996 and 2024. They are filed under 4 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Non-Fiction, Standalone Novels and Children's.
In what order should Giles Milton's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 26 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Giles Milton's books organised into series?
This guide splits Giles Milton's 26 books into categories rather than numbered series: Non-Fiction (16 books); Standalone Novels (5 books); Children's (3 books); Anthologies (2 books).