Sir Martin Gilbert, one of the world’s leading historians, has led an extraordinary life.  He has chronicled the lives and events of the 20th and 21st centuries in over 81 books to date.  His extensive travels and research include unprecedented access to archives, personal letters, interviews and memoirs of countless individuals who participated in historic events.

In these brief video clips, Sir Martin introduces each of the books listed below, sharing remarkable insights and personal experiences from his unique perspective.  This collection of revealing, entertaining and informative clips are indeed, "in his own words".