Adam Zamoyski based his lively and amusing talk Comedy, Error and Sex in the making of history on three of his books Holy Madness; Rites of Peace and 1812: Napoleon’s Fatal March on Moscow.  He explored the ways in which erroneous assumptions, cultural prejudice, misunderstandings, jealousy, spite and sex affected the outcome of seminal events which we assume to be the result of deliberate policy and reasoned decisions.

A best selling author and award-winning historian, Adam has published acclaimed books on key figures and aspects of European and world history.  He is also a distinguished commentator and reviewer and has contributed to all the major British papers and periodicals.  He has lectured widely in England, Europe and the United States.