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Alexander Watson

British military historian · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics · Born 1979 · age 47

Alexander James Watson is a British historian. He is the author of three books, which focus on East-Central Europe, Germany and Britain during World War I. His most recent book, The Fortress: The Great Siege of Przemysl was praised by The Times newspaper as a "masterpiece".

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His previous book, Ring of Steel: Germany and Austria-Hungary at War, 1914-1918, won numerous awards. Currently Watson is Professor of History at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1979 · age 47