Peninsula War

David Headley, the American Pakistani also known as Daood Gilani, lived a double life. One day he would stroll through Central Park in his tailored Armani suit as a true New Yorker, and the next he would browse in the bazaar in Lahore wearing traditional Pakistani clothes. One day he would drink champagne at the most extravagant clubs; on another he would prostrate himself in prayer in remote Pakistan and pledge fidelity to Allah.

"I first met al-Qaeda before there was an al-Qaeda, way back in the winter of 1984. It was an encounter that came within a split second of costing me my life." So begins Rob Schultheis's gripping account of his journey into the heart of one of the world's most dangerous places, on the trail of the world's most wanted man. A veteran war correspondent, Schultheis offers a first-hand look at how the seeds of al-Qaeda were planted by foreign jihadists in the 1980s, before most Americans knew what the word "jihad" meant.

Witness a gripping tale of survival as an impoverished, war-torn peninsula transforms into a thriving global powerhouse. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive audio journey captures the intense resilience of everyday citizens navigating unimaginable upheaval. Listen and be transported...

UNA NOVELA TOTAL SOBRE LA GUERRA CIVIL ESPAÑOLA EN CLAVE DE REALISMO MÁGICO He aquí la historia de la descomposición total de una familia, de la deshumanización de un pueblo, de la desintegración de un territorio y de una península de casas vacías.

Dive into the Cold War’s first brutal proxy conflict and understand the geopolitical shockwaves of a divided Asia. Perfect for a gripping morning commute or a focused afternoon of learning, this tense historical narrative brings a misunderstood global crisis vividly back to life. Feel the...

Bloomsbury presents Where the Iron Crosses Grow: The Crimea 1941-44 by Robert Forczyk, read by Mark Meadows. The Crimean Peninsula was the setting for the destruction of a number of armies in World War II, both Soviet and German. When the Soviets fortified Sevastopol in 1941 it heralded the...

Bloomsbury presents The Reckoning by Prit Buttar, read by Richard Trinder. 'The Reckoning is vivid history, the tragic Eastern Front brought to life through the widest range of Russian and German sources I've ever read. Bravo.' – Peter Caddick-Adams, author and broadcaster From critically...

If the Second World War was Hitler's war, the vast military conflict that engulfed the Mediterranean between 1940 and 1945 was Mussolini's. In this exciting and illuminating account, Anthony Tucker-Jones explores the major campaigns across the whole Mediterranean, from the struggle for control of the Suez Canal to the Allied landings in the French Riviera in the summer of 1944. The actions of famous generals are introduced, including Erwin Rommel, Bernard Montgomery and George S. Patton, and how their strategic offensives pushed back Axis forces.

Il Cairo, autunno 1914: l'archeologo Thomas Edward Lawrence entra a lavorare nei servizi d'intelligence britannici. In breve, i comandi militari di stanza in Egitto si accorgono delle sue eccezionali capacità. È l'inizio di una saga che nel giro di qualche anno trasformerà il giovane e sconosciuto sottotenente gallese nell'epica figura di Lawrence d'Arabia.

Dive into epic medieval history where shifting alliances and holy war forged the destiny of a continent. Perfect for a focused commute or an immersive learning session, this dramatic chronicle shatters the myth of a simple two-sided clash. Discover a fragmented landscape where Christian, Muslim...

'You fail to read this book at your peril' - Admiral James G Stavridis, US Navy, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe. Closely modelled on his NATO experience of war gaming future conflicts, 2017 War With Russia is a chilling account of where we are heading if we fail to recognise the threat...

Uncover the dramatic Asian history of a resilient civilization fractured by geopolitical conflict and global wars. Perfect for an immersive commute or focused learning session, this engaging narrative bypasses dry dates to deliver the human experiences behind the headlines. From the early rise...

Experience the epic European history of conquest and empire across the Iberian Peninsula in this immersive audio journey. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative transports you through two millennia of shifting borders, religious warfare, and maritime exploration. Watch cultures...