The Past Made Flesh Jerome de Groot muses on how authors of historical fiction try to flesh out the bare bones of history, drawing on old and new works. Jerome deGroot | Published in History Today Volume 65 Issue 11 November 2015 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Literature Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy