History, Etc: The First Draft

Extra content delivered each week to the History, Etc Substack community. With Q&As, interviews and shout-outs from Dan. danjones.substack.com

History, Etc: The First Draft is a history podcast hosted by Dan Jones, with 49 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dan Jones hosts History, Etc: The First Draft, a history show with 49 episodes published.

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  History, Etc: The First Draft

  'I WANTED TO CREATE A VIOLENT WORLD'

  Jul 14, 20251h 33mS0

  <p>Here it is… the most in-depth interview I’ve done about my Essex Dogs trilogy. The brilliant Genevieve Gaunt hosted this conversation. </p><p>You will be able to listen to the full interview as bonus content on the Lion Hearts audiobook, which comes out on July 31st.</p><p>That’s read by Ben Miles. You can order it here.</p><p>Other editions!</p><p>* The Broken Binding limited, signed, numbered edition of Lion Hearts.</p><p>* The regular ‘gold’ UK edition of Lion Hearts.</p><p>* The forthcoming US edition of Lion Hearts.</p><p>* 50% off all Essex...

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  SIGNED BOOKS... TOUR DATES... 50% OFF ARTWORK... AUDIOBOOK INFO... EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW...

  Jul 10, 202557 minS0

  <p>Thanks to everyone who asked questions about my new book, Lion Hearts, which is out on July 31st (and Sept 25th in the US). You’re all great. Here are the answers.</p><p>As explained in the video: I thought I’d also round up everything else you might want to know about Lion Hearts… how to get signed copies, artwork with a 50% discount, tickets for live dates, and more.</p><p>Consider this the ‘everything’ email.</p><p>PS For those who won a signed book - email me and let me know your postal address.</p><p>SIGNED B...

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  History, Etc: The First Draft

  APRIL Q&A - THE ANSWERS

  May 3, 202545 minS0

  <p>Thanks to all the subscribers for posting questions - please join up to ask next time… also for more fun, full access to all the articles in the archive, and every new post.</p><p>New book</p><p>Lion Hearts is coming soon! The Essex Dogs trilogy is coming to an end…</p><p>UK pre-order (July 31st release) </p><p>US pre-order (September 25th release)</p><p>Podcast new season</p><p>Season 7 of This Is History: A Dynasty To Die For launched this week. </p><p>Listen for free on Apple or Spotify.</p><p>Join the...

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  MARCH Q&A - ANSWERS!

  Mar 28, 202551 minS0

  <p>If you’d like to post a question next month, please subscribe!</p><p>Have a great weekend…</p><p>Dan x </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danjones.substack.com/subscribe

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  HENRY V - FREE AUDIOBOOK SAMPLE

  Mar 7, 20255 minS0

  <p>Here’s something nice for the weekend. My narration of Henry V has been shortlisted for Book of the Year (Audiobook, Non Fiction) in the British Book Awards 2025. </p><p>I know many of you have listened to the book in this format - thanks! </p><p>If you haven’t, here’s a little sample of it.</p><p>You can listen to Henry V now on all major audiobook platforms, including Spotify and Audible. </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

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