Caroline Sharples
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March 12, 2026
Book celebration at The Barnes Bookshop
It was so lovely to hold an informal drinks reception and book event at The Barnes Bookshop with friends, colleagues and local history and writing enthusiasts. Thank you to Julian Loose, editor at Yale University Press for the generous toast, and Venetia and her team at the bookshop for providing such a beautiful event space.
March 11, 2026
Book launch at the Wiener Holocaust Library
To mark the publication of The Long Death of Adolf Hitler, the Wiener Holocaust Library, London hosted a special launch event on Wednesday 11 March. Caroline Sharples addressed a packed audience, outlining some of the unusual ways in which ordinary people around the globe have engaged with the idea of Hitler’s death – and discussing how the wartime Allies feared a potential Hitler shrine or martyrdom legend that could affect policymaking during the postwar occupation of Germany. The event was chaired by Professor Bill Niven and generated lively discussion! Enormous thanks to Yale University Press for providing refreshments, and the Wiener Holocaust Library for their kind hospitality.
March 10, 2026
Interview with the New Books Network
The Long Death of Adolf Hitler has been described as an 'intriguing, unsettling account of a historical event we all think we know—and a sophisticated examination of how history is written'. Dr Miranda Melcher interviewed Caroline about the big themes of the book.
February 17, 2026
WW2TV: The Long Death of Adolf Hitler
Caroline Sharples chats to Paul Woodadge about her forthcoming book on the demise of a Nazi dictator.
February 7, 2026
‘Why has Hitler taken so long to die?’
In cultural terms the Nazi dictator is still unavoidable. How much is that to do with the way he died? Caroline Sharples discusses the reasons behind Hitler's curious afterlife in a special article for The Big Issue.
January 28, 2026
Getting my hands on the new book!
A big day today: I got to speak about my research to the brilliant team at Yale University Press – and finally hold the physical copy of my brand new book, The Long Death of Adolf Hitler!