BBC History Magazine - October 2016

by BBC History

This month we delve into life in the mean streets of Victorian London.

Plus, our October issue explores the reign of Viking ruler King Cnut, the WWII battle for Gibraltar and the men who built the Tudor state.

100 pages, Periodical

First published October 1, 2016

About the author

BBC History Magazine is a British publication devoted to history articles on both British and world history and are aimed at all levels of knowledge and interest. The publication releases thirteen editions a year, one per month and a Christmas special edition, and is owned by BBC Studios but is published under license by the Immediate Media Company. BBC History is the biggest selling history magazine in the UK and is growing in circulation by nearly 7% every year.[citation needed]

The magazine consists of topical features, often aligning with programming currently showing on BBC Radio and Television and written by academic historians, historical analysis of news events and comparison with similar previous events, reviews of new books and media and features into significant locations in history.