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The last volume of Prit Buttar's best-selling series on the Eastern Front in World War I in paperback. At the beginning of 1917, the three empires fighting on the Eastern Front were reaching their breaking points, but none was closer than Russia. After the February Revolution, Russia’s ability...

Metternich has a reputation as the epitome of reactionary conservatism. Historians treat him as the archenemy of progress, a ruthless aristocrat who used his power as the dominant European statesman of the first half of the nineteenth century to stifle liberalism, suppress national independence, and oppose the dreams of social change that inspired the revolutionaries of 1848. Wolfram Siemann paints a fundamentally new image of the man who shaped Europe for over four decades. He reveals Metternich as more modern and his career much more forward-looking than we have ever recognized.

Rejecting fragmented histories of nations in the making, this bold revision surveys the shared institutions that bridged difference and distance to bring stability and meaning to the far-flung empire. By supporting new schools, law courts, and railroads along with scientific and artistic advances, the Habsburg monarchs sought to anchor their authority in the cultures and economies of Central Europe. A rising standard of living throughout the empire deepened the legitimacy of Habsburg rule.

Longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 'Funny, erudite, frequently irritating . . . and never boring' – Sarah Bakewell, Financial Times 'An excellent, rich and amusing read' – The Times, Book of the Week For centuries much of Europe was in the hands of the very peculiar...

In the Shadow of the Empress is the sweeping family saga of beautiful Maria Theresa, the only woman to inherit and rule the vast Habsburg empire in her own name, and three of her remarkable daughters: lovely, talented Maria Christina, governor general of the Austrian Netherlands; spirited Maria...

As he rose to power, Hitler's hatred toward the Habsburgs and their diverse empire fixated on Franz Ferdinand's sons, who became outspoken critics and opponents of the Nazi party and its racist ideology. When Germany seized Austria in 1938, they were the first two Austrians arrested by the Gestapo, deported to Germany, and sent to Dachau. Within hours they went from palace to prison. The women in the family, including the Archduke's only daughter Princess Sophie Hohenberg, declared their own war on Hitler.

'A fabulous story guaranteed to capture people’s imagination' Mail on Sunday 'Stunningly descriptive, compelling writing. I was moved close to tears on several occasions.' Peter James, international bestselling crime writer In 1930, at the age of twenty-seven, Liesl Herbst was the Austrian...

A Pulitzer Prize Winner and landmark book from one of the truly original scholars of our time: a magnificent revelation of turn-of-the-century Vienna where out of a crisis of political and social disintegration so much of modern art and thought was born. "Not only is it a splendid exploration of...

Experience the gripping European history of a resilient nation fighting for survival against rival empires. Perfect for your morning commute, this dramatic narrative plunges you into a thousand-year geopolitical struggle where East meets West. Discover how fierce tribes transformed into a...

Trace the dramatic European history of an Alpine frontier that forged the mighty Habsburg empire and survived its ruin. This sweeping narrative captures the rise and fall of a multiethnic dynasty, balancing fierce political battles with the everyday lives of peasants, soldiers, and artists...

Step onto the ultimate battlefield of European military history and experience the epic sieges that halted a superpower. As the Ottoman war machine marches toward a strategically crucial outpost, soldiers and civilians alike brace for a desperate last stand. This gripping geopolitical showdown...

Experience the dramatic rise and fall of a sprawling empire in this sweeping European history of music, power, and war. Perfect for your daily commute, this narrative transforms a lonely Roman frontier post into a dazzling stage for monarchs and musical geniuses. Feel the turbulent mood of a...

Trace the dramatic rise and fall of an empire in this immersive urban history of Europe's greatest capital. Perfect for an educational commute or pre-travel listening, this vivid chronological journey transforms grand palaces and coffeehouses into a living theater of power, war, and cultural...

Dive into the immersive European history of two divided riverbank towns forging a single, resilient modern capital. Whether you are preparing for an upcoming travel adventure along the Danube or seeking an atmospheric escape during your daily commute, this vivid exploration brings the medieval...

Witness a marginal military outpost transform into the epic epicenter of European history and imperial grandeur. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive journey traces the dramatic evolution of a legendary city along the Danube. Watch as border conflicts and dynastic ambitions forge a...

Step into a dramatic narrative history where empires clash and alchemists plot in Europe's most enchanted crossroads. Wander through ten centuries of architectural marvels and brutal occupations along the winding Vltava river. Experience the tension between royal power and everyday citizens that...

Experience the sweeping rise and dramatic fall of a European dynasty that conquered nations and defined classical music. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the grand courts of Central Europe. Witness how a medieval frontier became a...

Experience a gripping European history of empire, siege, and survival at the turbulent crossroads of East and West. Trace the epic transformation of frontier settlements on the Danube into a modern metropolis forged by constant conflict. Perfect for your daily commute, this vivid narrative...

Step into the gripping military history of 1683, where a desperate siege and early modern warfare reshaped Europe. Perfect for an immersive daily commute or a session of focused learning, this tense narrative thrusts you directly onto the shattered ramparts of a city fighting for its life. Feel...

Experience the epic European history of fierce steppe nomads who forged a resilient kingdom against impossible odds. Perfect for transforming your commute into a dramatic journey, this immersive narrative tracks a civilization's rise from obscure tribal origins to a pivotal power. Feel the...