Baltic History

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Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 THE EXPLOSIVE INSIDE STORY OF THE MOST DARING ACT OF SABOTAGE IN MODERN HISTORY In September 2022, Scandinavian seismologists detected what seemed to be a huge undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. These signals were caused by...

During World War II, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia found themselves trapped between the giants of the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. Over the course of the war, these states were repeatedly occupied by different forces, and local government organizations and individuals were forced to choose between supporting the occupying forces or forming partisan units to resist their occupation. Devastated during the German invasion, these states then became the site of some of the most vicious fighting during the Soviet counterattack and push towards Berlin.  

Journey through dramatic European history as a peripheral medieval kingdom transforms into a dominant military empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this epic narrative plunges you into the shifting alliances and bloody conflicts that forged the Baltic region. Experience the intense political...

Discover the dramatic urban history of a maritime empire as scattered Baltic islands forge a powerful European capital. Perfect for your daily commute or an armchair travel adventure, this atmospheric journey guides you through the echoing cobblestone streets and icy harbors of a metropolis...

Witness the epic clash of empires in this gripping military history of the Baltic conflict that birthed modern Europe. As a formidable Swedish dynasty faces off against a rising Russian superpower, you are transported directly to the freezing frontlines of the seventeenth century. Perfect for an...

Step into a medieval world of maritime trade and economic warfare where ambitious merchants forged a naval empire. Perfect for a captivating daily commute, this deeply atmospheric history transports you to the freezing, perilous coasts of the Baltic and North Sea. Witness how a fragile web of...

In questa sintesi, Hösch traccia l'evoluzione storica dei Balcani a partire dall'età antica; dopo averne tratteggiato i caratteri generali, il volume si sofferma in particolare sulla secolare presenza nella regione dell'impero ottomano. Il fuoco del volume è tuttavia fondamentalmente sull'età contemporanea, sul groviglio di conflitti che trovano nei Balcani l'innesco della Grande Guerra, sugli assetti dell'area decisi a Versailles, e sulle vicende del secondo dopoguerra.

Discover the complex mythology of the legendary Nordic people who inspired Hollywood films, epic novels, and more. Beautiful goddesses, fierce warriors, formidable beasts, and Ragnarök itself--these magical tales have enthralled audiences for centuries. This classic collection of tales offers...

Mark Rothko, Hannah Arendt, Romain Gary, Gidon Kremer. C'è un legame sotterraneo tra alcuni grandi nomi della cultura mondiale: i paesi baltici dove sono nati e la cui anima li ha accompagnati nella fuga oltre confine. È sulle tracce di quest'anima che Jan Brokken attraversa Lettonia, Lituania ed Estonia ricostruendo le vite straordinarie di personaggi celebri e persone comuni.

Witness a modest fishing inlet transform into a resilient Scandinavian capital through centuries of maritime trade. Perfect for your morning commute or an armchair travel escape, this atmospheric urban history invites you to walk the windswept waterfronts and cobblestone backstreets of Denmark...

Experience epic European history and military conquest as a remote, freezing wilderness becomes a feared global empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this sweeping historical narrative charts a dramatic rise from isolated tribal chieftains to warrior monarchs dominating the Baltic shores...

Discover how an alliance of medieval merchants built a maritime trade empire that conquered kings and ruled the seas. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the windswept shores of the Baltic and North Sea. Navigate the brutal storms and cutthroat...

Discover how a fragile alliance of medieval merchants conquered treacherous sea routes to build a commercial superpower. This epic economic history immerses you in the freezing, pirate-infested waters of the Baltic, transforming your daily commute into an adventurous journey of diplomacy...

Trace a contested Viking Age stronghold's rise into a vibrant Nordic capital in this sweeping European history. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or while planning your Scandinavian travel itinerary, this vivid narrative transforms Baltic waterways into epic battlegrounds of trade and empire...

Experience a dramatic military history of empire and ruin as an underdog alliance shatters Swedish dominance. Perfect for your daily commute, this epic geopolitical saga explores the violent birth of imperial Russia. Witness a seemingly invincible warrior king pushed to the brink by relentless...

Este pequeño país báltico y costero ubicado al norte de Europa se encuentra surcado por montañas, bosques, ríos y hermosas playas, además es dueño de un clima marítimo y húmedo. Letonia, con una población que supera apenas los 2 millones de habitantes, es un singular destino turístico.