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The riveting true story of mother-and-daughter queens Catherine de' Medici and Marguerite de Valois, whose wildly divergent personalities and turbulent relationship changed the shape of their tempestuous and dangerous century. Set in magnificent Renaissance France, this is the story of two...

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A “richly imagined biography” (The New York Times Book Review) of General Alex Dumas, who rose from slavery to command vast armies in the French Revolutionary Wars—and whose exploits were immortalized in his son’s novels The Count...

A lively and deeply researched group biography of the figures who transformed the world of art in bohemian Paris in the first decade of the twentieth century In Montmartre is a colorful history of the birth of Modernist art as it arose from one of the most astonishing collections of artistic...

The superb historian and biographer Antonia Fraser, author of Marie Antoinette, casts new light on the splendor and the scandals of the reign of Louis XIV in this dramatic, illuminating look at the women in his life. The self-proclaimed Sun King, Louis XIV ruled over the most glorious and...

Marking the 200th anniversary of his death, Napoleon is an unprecedented portrait of the emperor told through his engagement with the natural world. “How should one envisage this subject? With a great pomp of words, or with simplicity?” —Charlotte Brontë, “The Death of Napoleon” The...

The epic story of the Congo-Océan railroad and the human costs and contradictions of modern empire. The Congo-Océan railroad stretches across the Republic of Congo from Brazzaville to the Atlantic port of Pointe-Noir. It was completed in 1934, when Equatorial Africa was a French colony, and it...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From Martin Dugard, the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of the Killing series with Bill O’Reilly, comes the spellbinding story of the Allied liberation of Paris from the grip of the Nazis during World War II “Taking Paris does for Paris during World War II what...

Dans les années 1790, pour le grand leader whig Charles James Fox, la Révolution française était « l'événement le plus important qui se soit jamais produit dans le monde ». Depuis, avec le passage de l'actualité à l'Histoire, la Révolution a gardé son pouvoir de fascination. Le sujet...

Bloomsbury presents Dien Bien Phu 1954: The French Defeat that Lured America into Vietnam by Martin Windrow, read by Thomas Judd A study of the battle at Dien Bien Phu, the 56-day siege that eventually led to the surrender of the remaining French-led forces, this iconic battle provided the...

Uncover how a condemned architectural experiment survived scheduled demolition to become a beloved European history icon. Whether you are fueling an educational morning commute or preparing for a Parisian getaway, this inspiring narrative transports you straight into a city desperate to prove...

Journey through a millennium of medieval history as a treacherous tidal rock transforms into an epic fortress of faith. Immerse yourself in an atmospheric saga of shifting sands, lethal tides, and the relentless human drive to conquer the sea. Whether you are fueling an educational commute or...

Explore an immersive European history epic where a single Mediterranean port dictates the fate of an empire. Whether you want a captivating listen for your daily commute or deep travel inspiration, this atmospheric chronicle transports you straight to the sun-drenched docks of southern France...

Trace the sweeping European history of a modest river outpost that transformed into a global epicenter of revolution. Whether you are planning a trip or enjoying an immersive armchair escape during your commute, this evocative journey down the Seine drops you directly into the streets where...

Experience the ultimate story of civic resistance in this immersive European history of a city built on revolution. Transform your daily commute into a defiant journey through time, walking alongside ordinary citizens who repeatedly confronted absolute power. Feel the restless, high-energy pulse...

Dive into a gripping historical mystery and uncover the royal conspiracy behind Europe's most famous faceless prisoner. Separate the legendary myths from the cold, hard archival evidence of absolute monarchy. Explore the dark machinery of state prisons and the chilling reality of controlled...

Witness the epic survival of a medieval architectural masterpiece through centuries of war, revolution, and raging fire. Perfect for your daily commute or an immersive afternoon of armchair travel, this sweeping European history transforms a monument of stone into a living, breathing witness to...

Discover an epic African history of cultural resilience as North African communities outlast the world's greatest empires. From the highland strongholds of the Sahara to the Mediterranean ports, this gripping historical narrative thrusts you into two millennia of conquest, rebellion, and...

Uncover a chilling historical cold case from the French Revolution and solve the disappearance of a lost royal heir. Whether you are seeking a suspenseful narrative for your daily commute or a thought-provoking deep dive into European history, this immersive investigation delivers. Journey...

Uncover two thousand years of French urban history as a strategic Roman outpost transforms into a resilient silk empire. Whether you are mapping out a European vacation or seeking an immersive escape for your daily commute, this evocative audio journey makes the ancient streets of Lugdunum hum...

Dive into dramatic European history as a modest Roman outpost survives brutal revolutions to become a cultural epicenter. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travel, this atmospheric narrative captures the bloody conflicts and brilliant reinventions that shaped a modern metropolis. From...