In the September issue of History Today

In the September issue of History Today, we take a look at one of the less understood aspects of the English Civil War: combatants who changed their allegiance. In this month's cover story, Andrew Hopper discovers that switching sides during the conflict was more common than once thought, and that such 'turncoats' played an important part in determining the war's outcome.

Also in this issue:

• Lynn Macdonald re-visits the reputation of Mary Seacole in contrast to that of her Crimean War contemporary, Florence Nightingale;
• Peter Frankopan examines Byzantine sources to get an Eastern view of the First Crusade;
• Jeremy Black looks at an 18th-century attempt to reform the House of Lords;
• Ioannis Stefanidis tells the story of how the Allies’ ‘black’ propaganda sought to undermine Nazi control of the Balkans;
• Tom Reilly explores the reality behind the myths of Cromwell’s Irish campaign;
• Malcolm Murfett sheds light on the little-known figure who was instrumental in the development of penicillin;
• and Emily Whitaker reports on Russia's rehabilitation of Josef Stalin.

The September issue of History Today is out on August 23rd; subscribe today and ensure you never miss a copy.

You can also get History Today for your iPad, Android device or Kindle Fire via our tablet edition.