Turkey History

The world-changing story of Turkey—a country caught between two worlds This brilliant distillation traces Turkey's long and complicated history from the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire—the most enduring, and perhaps the most important, Islamic empire in history—to the emergence of...

The world-changing story of Turkey—a country caught between two worlds This brilliant distillation traces Turkey's long and complicated history from the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire—the most enduring, and perhaps the most important, Islamic empire in history—to the emergence of...

Step into a sweeping world history epic where ancient empires collide and a turbulent cultural crossroads is forged. Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking escape for your daily commute or craving an immersive deep dive into global affairs, this journey transports you to the very hinge of...

Master Middle Eastern history and global geopolitics as a frontier principality transforms into a modern nation-state. This chronological journey explores the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire, charting the violent and visionary transition from medieval sultans to contemporary democracy...

Discover the epic world history of Anatolia, where clashing empires and cultural exchange forged the modern age. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or travel preparation, this sweeping narrative transforms thousands of years of human triumph and conflict into a vivid, accessible audio journey...

Acclaimed travel writer Rick Antonson sets his adventurous compass on Mount Ararat, exploring the region's long history, religious mysteries, and complex politics. Mount Ararat is the most fabled mountain in the world. For millennia, this massif in eastern Turkey has been rumored as the resting place of Noah's Ark following the Great Flood. But it also plays a significant role in the longstanding conflict between Turkey and Armenia.

This audiobook is read by the author, Jeremy Bowen. Now updated with a new chapter on the 7 October attacks and more. A Sunday Times Paperback of the Year A Spectator and New Statesman Book of the Year ‘An illuminating and riveting read’ – Jonathan Dimbleby 'Arresting . . . excellent...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Life-filled and life-affirming history, steeped in romance and written with verve' GUARDIAN 'Richly entertaining and impeccably researched' Peter Frankopan Istanbul has always been a place where stories and histories collide and crackle, where the idea is as potent...

A gripping exploration of the fall of Constantinople and its connection to the world we live in today. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 signaled a shift in history and the end of the Byzantium Empire. Roger Crowley's comprehensive account of the battle between Mehmet II, Sultan of the Ottoman...

Can reindeer fly? Why is Santa Claus fat? Could scientists clone the perfect Christmas tree? Was the Star of Bethlehem really a comet? Why is Rudolph’s nose red? How does Santa manage to deliver presents to an estimated 842 million households in a single night? What could we do to guarantee a...

'At last, a history of the Roman state as it has always been crying out to be told, and never has been!' RODERICK BEATON The greatest empire in Western history - told as never been told before. Rome is often remembered for its spectacular collapse. But for over two thousand years - through civil...

Three generations of women strive for real freedom in this startling, provocative novel exploring sexuality, gender, and maternal ambivalence, from the acclaimed author of The Best Kind of People. “In the best books, characters feel like my friends, but with the mothers of The Spectacular...

Descend into a massive ancient underground city, a forgotten archaeological marvel that redefines human resilience. Whether you are transforming a daily commute or seeking an immersive historical escape, this atmospheric journey transports you beneath the striking volcanic landscapes of...

Discover the monumental archaeological breakthrough that completely shatters our timeline of ancient human civilization. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this awe-inspiring historical journey transports you to a dusty hill in southeastern Turkey to solve a prehistoric puzzle. Witness...

Dive into the intense clash between radical secularism and political Islam that forged a modern Middle Eastern power. Perfect for your commute or focused deep-dive learning, this thought-provoking history charts the explosive transformation from the Ottoman Empire to today. Witness how a society...

Experience the epic rise and dramatic fall of rival empires in this sweeping history of humanity's ultimate crossroads. Perfect for an immersive daily commute, this vivid journey transports you to the strategic shores of the Bosporus, where wind, water, and rock forged a volatile battleground...

Journey through Ottoman history and architectural brilliance as you explore Istanbul's most magnificent sanctuary. Perfect for your daily commute or an immersive armchair travel escape, this sweeping narrative transforms ancient engineering into human drama. Stand where Byzantine emperors...

Explore the awe-inspiring ancient history of a monumental ritual center that rewrites the dawn of human civilization. Perfect for an educational commute, this thought-provoking archaeological journey transports you eleven thousand years into the deep past. Discover how prehistoric...

Unearth a lost Bronze Age empire of iron and chariots that rivaled Egypt for ancient world supremacy. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive military history resurrects a forgotten civilization from buried clay tablets and shattered citadels. Let this epic, cinematic narrative transport...

Кавказская война в отдельных очерках, эпизодах, легендах и биографиях - фундаментальный труд выдающегося военного историка, генерала русской армии Василия Александровича Потто. В четвертый том вошли события Турецкой войны 1828-1829 годов.