Controversial Historian’s Grandson Shares Family and Publishing Perspective
About this episode
Adam Irving discusses his grandfather David Irving's controversial legacy and the challenges of running a publishing house.
In this episode of Eyewitness History , I speak with Adam Irving, grandson of historian David Irving and head of Irving Books, the publisher managing his grandfather’s works. We discuss David Irving’s career as an author, his legacy in historical debate, and what it means for Adam to balance family ties with the responsibilities of running a publishing house. Disclaimer: David Irving remains a deeply controversial figure. This conversation is presented for its historical and family perspective and should not be taken as an endorsement of his views. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Guest: Adam Irving
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