Eastern Empire

The fighting that raged in the East during the First World War was every bit as fierce as that on the Western Front, but the titanic clashes between three towering empires - Russia, Austro-Hungary, and Germany - remains a comparatively unknown facet of the Great War. With the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the war in 2014, Collision of Empires is a timely expose of the bitter fighting on this forgotten front - a clash that would ultimately change the face of Europe forever.

Bloomsbury presents The Splintered Empires by Prit Buttar, read by Leighton Pugh. The last volume of Prit Buttar's best-selling series on the Eastern Front in World War I At the beginning of 1917, the three empires fighting on the Eastern Front were reaching their breaking points, but none was...

Concluding his acclaimed series on the Eastern Front in World War I, Prit Buttar comprehensively details not only these climactic events, but also the "successor wars" that raged long after the armistice of 1918. New states rose from the ashes of empire and war raged as German forces sought to keep them under the aegis of the Fatherland. These unresolved tensions between the former Great Powers and the new states would ultimately lead to the rise of Hitler and a new, terrible world war only two decades later.

In 476 CE, the Western Roman Empire collapsed into ruins. Yet in the East, the empire didn't just survive—it thrived for another thousand years. This is the remarkable story of Byzantium, the civilization that preserved classical learning through the Dark Ages, created artistic masterpieces that still inspire awe, and built a Christian empire that shaped the modern world.

Bloomsbury presents Russia Starts Here: Real Lives in the Ruins of Empire, written and read by Howard Amos 'A different level of insight to anything I’ve read for a long time about Russia.' - Sophy Roberts, author of The Lost Pianos of Siberia 'Exquisitely observed.. Full of empathy, Amos...

The Byzantine Empire was founded during the chaotic third century. It was the time when revolts and civil wars were common, and Roman emperors merely lasted for a year. Despite being one of the most captivating historical periods of all time, the Byzantine Empire is a lesser known one.

How does the Byzantine Empire, which fell in 1453, still apply to us today? Many of us do not know much about the Byzantine Empire; it lived on in the East after the Roman Empire fell, but its one-thousand-year history is full of innovations that have changed how we create art, write laws, and think about our lives today. The Byzantine Empire was a key factor that started the Italian Renaissance and moved Western Europe out of the Middle Ages. Far from being ancient history, the Byzantine Empire still impacts our lives today.

Romania lies on Europe’s eastern border, and as such, it is often neglected in history. Although it is a culturally very rich country, the world displayed little interest in its promotion. By listening to this captivating history of Romania, you will learn about the turbulent past of the region, the many wars it fought, and the people who led them. You will also learn the truth behind the character of Vlad the Impaler and decide for yourself if he was a ruthless, bloodthirsty ruler or a politician, tactician, and national hero.

'A fascinating alternative history covering 2,500 years and a geographical span from Japan to California' NEW STATESMAN 'A revelation . . . The tale of each carpet as Armstrong tells it is untidy and tragic and comical all at once' TESSA HADLEY On the saddles of warlords, draping the walls of...

Experience the epic medieval history of steppe warriors forging a dominant Balkan empire to rival Byzantine power. From the crossing of the Danube to the fierce clash of civilizations, this immersive military history transforms your daily commute into an atmospheric journey through Europe's...

From the thunder of legionary boots on marble roads to the whisper of incense in sprawling basilicas, this book brings to life the cities, battles, emperors, and philosophies that shaped Rome’s eastern frontier. Explore the rise of Ephesus, Pergamon, and Antioch under Roman rule. Witness how Roman engineering, law, and military precision fused with the cultural soul of ancient Anatolia.

Experience the epic history of the eastern Roman Empire, where Christian power and imperial resilience defied collapse. Perfect for your daily commute, this vivid audiobook resurrects a fallen Mediterranean world of glittering churches and fierce religious wars. Listen as powerful emperors...

A former soldier must investigate a series of grisly murders in Imperial Rome. A thrilling historical mystery-adventure from the author of the Bernicia Chronicles. Marcus Ulpius Bellator survived the brutality of war on the furthest frontiers of the Roman Empire. Now living at its very heart in...

Master the sweeping world history of ancient empires and modern geopolitics to decode today's complex global headlines. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this fast-paced educational narrative transforms the dramatic story of civilization’s birthplace into an evocative, accessible...

Witness the epic rise and dramatic fall of a medieval superpower that shaped Western civilization for a thousand years. Perfect for your morning commute or deep focus learning, this sweeping historical narrative thrusts you into the heart of political intrigue and holy war. Experience the brutal...

Over the course of just 200 years, the Ottoman Empire grew from a small, obscure Anatolian state into the most powerful Muslim nation in the world, controlling vast swathes of the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa. Within the empire, science, medicine, technology, and art flourished, and the Ottoman army became one of the most feared and efficient fighting forces in existence. Then came a period of gradual decline.

Discover the ancient military history of the nomadic horse archers who crushed Rome’s eastern expansion for centuries. Perfect for an educational daily commute, this epic narrative plunges you into the heart of the Hellenistic Middle East. Experience the thrilling rise of a forgotten steppe...

Trace the dramatic rise and fall of a medieval empire defined by holy war, palace intrigue, and absolute power. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or a deep-focus learning session, this epic historical narrative plunges you straight into the bloody sieges and political betrayals of...

Walk the bustling streets of a medieval metropolis in this immersive history of daily life in the Byzantine Empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric journey trades emperors and generals for the gritty reality of alleys, wharves, and workshops. You will hear the clang of...

Uncover the dramatic rise and sudden collapse of the ancient world's first military superpower in this epic history. Perfect for an educational commute, this gripping narrative transports you to the banks of the Tigris River. Watch a small cluster of Mesopotamian cities transform into a...