“Not For The Faint Hearted: A shattering read. Pure evil from the Nazis. Made me plan a visit to the ruined village to pay homage.” 5 star Amazon review June 2025 #oradoursurglane #history #ww2 amzn.eu/d/c0f508i

J'ai beaucoup d'appréhension quant au scénario et au concept de ce film. Les grandes lignes fournies par TF1 suggèrent un manque de recherche sur sa plausibilité. www.leparisien.fr/culture-lois...

Interested in booking me for a talk or workshop for your club or school? You can find my details on my page at The Society of Authors website. I work with A level students (History or French), clubs for adults, undergraduates....even GCSE French students societyofauthors.org/soa-member/r...

I’ve just noticed that in the Waterstones clearance you can pick up the hardback version of Defying Vichy for £5 and the oversized airport edition of Silent Village for £5! Grab yourself a bargain or two!! www.waterstones.com/book/defying...

A video of version of my BBC History Magazine article from last year about Oradour-sur-Glane #oradoursurglane #History youtu.be/E3Y17_gX1PM?...

Remember Oradour video 2 : The village before the massacre on 10 June 1944: Monsieur Poutauraud #oradour #oradoursurglane #history #frenchhistory #ww2

Remember Oradour video 1 The village before the massacre on 10 June 1944 #oradour #oradoursurglane #history #histoire #books #france #frenchhistory

🗓️ #OnThisDay in 1944, the Oradour-sur-Glane massacre was carried out. In Series 8, @pikerobert.bsky.social rages against the notion that the SS mistakenly targeted the village—they knew exactly what they were doing. #OTD Listen now at: pod.fo/e/1f5d6a #OnThis#OnThisDay#OTD#OnThisDate #History #Podcast

L’année dernière, 10 juin c’était le 80eme anniversaire du massacre d’Oradour-sur-Glane. Interview sur M5, Journal de 19h45. #oradoursurglane #histoire #history #frenchhistory

Just started on TikTok No idea what I’m doing….. www.tiktok.com/@robertpike1...

My book about Oradour-sur-Glane is called Silent Village. Available in Waterstones and elsewhere.

"An invaluable contribution to the literature [...] a readable, humane requiem, not just for Oradour, but for a whole way of French village life [...] Where he excels is in conveying a sense of it as beyond any normal human imagination or understanding."A Knapp @HFranceWebsite

Jeez Britain. Wake up. There is no problem to which Nigel Farage is the answer.

Wake up Labour and remember who and what you’re meant to represent. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social

It was a real pleasure to attend the launch of Hanna Diamond’s new book ‘Josephine Baker’s Secret War’ at Yale University Press this evening. It’s a great book about a fascinating person, and Hanna (my PhD superviser) has done her subject proud. @hdiamond.bsky.social @yalebooks.bsky.social

I got this today and I’m so proud of my supervisor @hdiamond.bsky.social ! Such an exciting book. Trouble is I’ve been distracted from my thesis by reading it….. what a conundrum !

Just did a lovely little talk at a Probus club. There’s something about a village hall in the countryside which makes me feel calm. I’m always happy to talk about my work, no matter what size the group!

If you're around Wolverhampton, I popped in to @waterstones.bsky.social this morning to sign copies of Mary Tudor, Queen of France.

Trump is having a Liz Truss moment.

So much for the felon's promise to end the war! His obvious love for Putin isn't worth a dime. All he's done is to reduce Ukraine's capacity to fight back against the Russian aggressor. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Having grown up in the mining valleys of South Wales I have been Labour all my life. But I’m getting increasingly concerned about the choices this government is making. Do better @teamlabouruk.bsky.social

So USA, is this what you want? Or does anyone stand up and call out Trump for realigning your country with Russia against the democratic world? Where are those checks and balances?

Oradour-sur-Glane is a French village that was destroyed in a day by the Nazis. Seems relavent. My book about it is on Amazon at silly prices for the hardback and ebook. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0750...

Solidarity to my amazing colleagues at Cardiff University School of Modern Languages and Translation. Equally to the other schools affected. This should be called out for what it is. Vandalism.

Birmingham Waterstones….

"An invaluable contribution to the literature [...] a readable, humane requiem, not just for Oradour, but for a whole way of French village life [...] Where he excels is in conveying a sense of it as beyond any normal human imagination or understanding."A Knapp, H-France @hfrancewebsite.bsky.social

Four years ago I watched events unfold on TV and felt sure that finally the Trump nightmare would be over. How wrong could I have been? I’m sure the finances of many Americans will slightly improve. But the damage that has been done to US politics cuts very deep.

Just in case you're in need of inspiration as to what to spend those book vouchers on.... shepherd.com/best-books/e...

Currently you can get a copy of the hardback edition of Silent Village for under £6 on Amazon! #oradour #ww2 www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0750...

Sorry, hi all, I meant to add #histbookchat

I have a book list on Shepherd.com. “The best books about ordinary, and extraordinary, people in Nazi-occupied France”. Do have a look if you are wondering what to read next…. #ww2 #frenchhistory @katemossewriter.bsky.social shepherd.com/best-books/e...

Forgot to post this yesterday

"An invaluable contribution to the literature [...] a readable, humane requiem, not just for Oradour, but for a whole way of French village life [...] Where he excels is in conveying a sense of it as beyond any normal human imagination or understanding."A Knapp, H-France @hfrancewebsite.bsky.social

'Oradour s'est tu' est disponible dans toutes les librairies. editions.flammarion.com/oradour-sest...

🗓️ #OnThisDay in 1944, the Oradour-sur-Glane massacre was carried out by Das Reich. In Series 8, Robert Pike rages against the notion that the SS mistakenly targeted the village—they knew exactly what they were doing. #OTD #OnThisDate #History #Podcast Listen now at: https://pod.fo/e/1f5d6a

For a short time, signed hardback copies of my first book Defying Vichy, are available for sale on my website for £10 plus postage. Overseas postage options are available. A great Christmas present! #history #ww2 #frenchhistory #frenchresistance www.robertpike.co.uk/signed-copies

For a short time, signed hardback copies of my first book Defying Vichy, are available for sale on my website for £10 plus postage. Overseas postage options are available. A great Christmas present! #history #ww2 #frenchhistory #frenchresistance www.robertpike.co.uk/signed-copies

Two excellent Christmas presents! #frenchhistory #ww2 #history

Historian and resistance fighter Marc Bloch to be enshrined in the Pantheon. www.ehess.fr/fr/marc-bloc...

A short video about my second book #silentvillage about the 10 June 1944 massacre at Oradour-sur-Glane.

Ever heard about the captain of France’s football team who was later executed by his countrymen as the worst type of traitor? Read my blog post from several years ago about Alexandre Villaplane. www.robertpike.co.uk/post/2019/02...

French resister who escaped the Germans en route to being deported, #MadeleineRiffaud, lived to 100, wowing Picasso & Ho Chi Minh after the war… Times obit:

Booking now for 2025... My talk on Oradour-sur-Glane, before, during, and after the massacre. Information on my website Can also be booked via Speakernet robertpike.co.uk/events

These were heady days....back in April 2021

The story(ies) so far ……..

Wow, I wish I’d known about this site before today. Phew.

I'll be launching this page over the next few days and weeks as an alternative to X/Twitter. It should make for a safe, interactive experience for those who would like to discuss matters relating to my books and work. I'll be bringing loads of content here. Thanks for following!