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Ranging from prehistory to the 21st century, The Great Sea is above all the history of human interaction across a region that has brought together many of the great civilizations of antiquity as well as the rival empires of medieval and modern times.

From the skies above Europe to the beaches of Normandy, the Allied air campaign of 1943-44 orchestrated one of history's most decisive military victories. In this groundbreaking analysis, retired Air Force Colonel Joseph T. Molyson reveals how a year of strategic bombing and aerial warfare...

A vivid narration of the history of the tulip, from its origins on the barren, windswept steppes of central Asia to its place of honor in the lush imperial gardens of Constantinople, to its starring moment as the most coveted—and beautiful—commodity in Europe. In the 1630s, visitors to the...

Im kalten Februar 1400 schreitet ein Junge hinter dem Sarg Richards II. und zweifelt bitterlich an einer Entscheidung seines Vaters. Warum musste Richard sterben? War Gnade denn keine Option? Dieser Dreizehnjährige wird eines Tages König von England sein, wird von den Zeitgenossen verehrt und später von Shakespeare literarisch unsterblich gemacht werden. Henry V. ist der Staatsmann, der besser als jeder andere seiner Zeit versteht, wie man sich auf internationalem Parkett behauptet.

'Enthralling and enlightening . . . A wonderful look into the personal experiences, that heart and soul, of the fighting soldier towards the end of the Second World War' John Nichol, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Unknown Warrior From the bestselling author of D-Day: The Unheard Tapes...

In this compelling study Max Hastings addresses the big human and military questions. Why did the Allies not win the war in 1944, when they were vastly stronger than the Germans? Why did the Russians produce the best generals? What was it like to fight the British, American, German and Soviet...

A Sunday Times History Book of the Year Shortlisted for The Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award 'No Briton has written better than Winder about Europe' - Sunday Times In AD 843, the three surviving grandsons of the great Emperor Charlemagne met at Verdun. After years of bitter...

The Sunday Times Bestseller and insipration behind David Mitchell's Unruly. 'Entertaining and informative . . . Delightful' – Independent There are many reasons to be fascinated by Germany: forests, architecture and fairy tales, not to mention its history and inhabitants’ penchant for very...

A powerful, immersive account published for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and battle for Normandy, accompanying a groundbreaking BBC2 documentary series D-Day: The Unheard Tapes. D-Day was a critical turning point in the Second World War, and a master stroke in planning and...

Published in the 200th anniversary year of the Battle of Waterloo, a witty look at how the French still think they won, by Stephen Clarke, author of 1000 Years of Annoying the French and A Year in the Merde. Two centuries after the Battle of Waterloo, the French are still in denial. If Napoleon lost on 18 June 1815 (and that's a big 'if') then whoever rules the universe got it wrong. As soon as the cannons stopped firing, French historians began rewriting history.

Discover how fierce Alpine warriors and fractured valleys defied empires to forge Europe's ultimate neutral nation. Whether navigating a daily commute or seeking an immersive historical deep dive, this epic narrative transports you to the treacherous mountain passes of the Middle Ages...

Discover how a modest river settlement transformed into a global banking powerhouse through fierce religious conflict. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey explores the dramatic evolution of a legendary European city. You will experience the turbulent shifts from...

A rebellious monk challenged a corrupt empire, sparking a religious revolution that permanently fractured Western history. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative plunges you into a turbulent era of spiritual anxiety and institutional decay. Experience the tense, high-stakes...

Explore how a vulnerable alpine settlement transformed into a global diplomatic haven shaping modern European history. Perfect for an educational morning commute or deep focus listening, this intellectual journey reveals how geographic weakness birthed unmatched political influence. Step inside...

Witness how a tiny lakeside town evolved into the epicenter of the Protestant Reformation and global diplomacy. Perfect for your morning commute, this sweeping history charts the extraordinary rise of a city that shaped the western world. From strategic Alpine trade routes to struggles against...

Discover how isolated mountain factions transformed rugged Alpine geography into a global political history powerhouse. Whether you are fueling a long commute or seeking an engaging deep focus listen, this immersive journey brings the epic evolution of a fiercely independent people to life. From...

Uncover the financial history of how a modest riverside town became the secretive engine driving global capitalism. Perfect for your morning commute, this immersive narrative traces a path from medieval guild houses to the highly regulated trading floors of modern Europe. Witness the quiet rise...

Experience gripping European history and global diplomacy as a medieval town transforms into a sanctuary for peace. Perfect for your morning commute, this thought-provoking journey reveals how fierce struggles for independence forged a resilient civic identity out of the shadows of larger...

Uncover the gripping economic history of a modest medieval settlement that evolved into a global financial powerhouse. This immersive narrative traces a thousand years of transformation along the Limmat river, detailing how geography, fierce political autonomy, and religion forged an unstoppable...

Step into the violent, epic aftermath of the Roman Empire, where one ambitious Frankish king forged medieval Europe. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this dramatic narrative history plunges you into a dark age of tribal warfare, ruthless conquests, and fragile alliances. Experience the...