Medieval

A classic book now available on audio With narration by Phyllida Nash, who gives a captivating account of the legendary empire that made the modern Western world possible Byzantium. The name evokes grandeur and exoticism—gold, cunning, and complexity. In this unique book, Judith Herrin unveils...

The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in 25 years than the Romans did in 400....

Imagine you could travel back to the 14th century. What would you see? What would you smell? More to the point, where are you going to stay? And what are you going to eat....

“Powerful, rich with details, moving, humane, and full of important lessons for an age when weapons of mass destruction are loose among us.” — Richard Rhodes, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb The Great Plague is one of the most compelling events in human...

The Holy Roman Empire lasted 1,000 years, far longer than ancient Rome. Yet this formidable dominion never inspired the awe of its predecessor. Voltaire quipped that it was neither holy, Roman, nor an empire. Yet as Peter H. Wilson shows, the Holy Roman Empire tells a millennial story of Europe...

A “marvelous history”* of medieval Europe, from the bubonic plague and the Papal Schism to the Hundred Years’ War, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Guns of August *Lawrence Wright, author of The End of October, in The Wall Street Journal The fourteenth century reflects two...

At the end of the fifteenth century, Burgundy was extinguished as an independent state. It had been a fabulously wealthy, turbulent region situated between France and Germany, with close links to the English kingdom. Torn apart by the dynastic struggles of early modern Europe, this extraordinary...

The English-speaking peoples comprise perhaps the greatest number of human beings sharing a common language in the world today....

Having fought valiantly for Lord–now King–Edward, Gerald Warbow has settled into the life of a country gentleman. He has a comfortable life with a wife he loves and three growing–if occasionally irritating–children....

This audiobook narrated by Thomas Madden reveals what caused the world's great republics to fall—and what their fate tells us about the dangers facing modern democracies today.

Medieval queens were seen as mere dynastic trophies, yet many of the Plantagenet queens of the High Middle Ages dramatically broke away from the restrictions imposed on their sex, as Alison Weir shows in this gripping group biography of England's fourteenth-century consorts. Using personal...

In the first volume of this epic new series, Alison Weir strips away centuries of romantic mythology and prejudice to reveal the lives of England's queens in the century after the Norman Conquest. Beginning with Matilda of Flanders, who supported William the Conqueror in 1066, to the turbulent...

These 24 lectures trace a journey from Scandinavia across central Europe to the farthest reaches of the Byzantine and Islamic empires, providing insight to this one-lost era....

Much has been written about the Knights Templar in recent years.....

A life of Matilda - empress, skilled military leader, and one of the greatest figures of the English Middle Ages. Matilda was a daughter, wife, and mother. But she was also empress, heir to the English crown - the first woman ever to hold the position - and an able military general. This...

Triumph and tragedy, love and loss, murder and malice in the lives of five fifteenth-century queens The fifteenth century was a turbulent age: the Hundred Years War between England and France, and the Wars of the Roses dominated the lives of people both inside and out of the royal courts. Joan...

Bloomsbury presents Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King by Michael Livingston, read by Rupert Farley. SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 HISTORICAL WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION NON-FICTION CROWN AWARD 'It’s quite a feat to write an account of England’s most famous battle that makes the reader feel like...

Discover the powerful story of a remarkable mediaeval noblewoman whose life shaped the history of three crowns… The child whose hands would hold three crowns is born in fire. In 1218 an extraordinary princess is born. Her mystical powers and unquenchable spirit will alter the course of history...

Bloomsbury presents Tyrants and Traders: Tintagel, Arthur and the Lost Kings by Ken Dark, read by Edward Rowe. Discover exciting new research illuminating the most mysterious centuries of British history. How Roman Britain ended is one of the most controversial questions in British history...

Sent by her father to locate the Knights Templar's greatest treasure - and save her kingdom from ruin - Princess Isabella of France finds one of seven secret doors that unlocks the Templars' mysterious treasure....

When the legendary Frankish king and emperor Charlemagne died in 814 he left behind a dominion and a legacy unlike anything seen in Western Europe since the fall of Rome. Johannes Fried paints a compelling portrait of a devout ruler, a violent time, and a unified kingdom that deepens our...

On the Camino de Santiago, Etienne and his companions must save Sister Fransie’s friends and reunite all seven of the keys that unlock the Templars’ greatest treasure. As they attempt to do this, they are stalked by the most powerful of the Seven Deadly Sins, who wants the keys for itself....

Brought to you by Penguin. In Search of the Dark Ages is an unrivalled exploration of the origins of English identity, and the bestselling book that established Michael Wood as one of Britain's leading historians. Now, on the book's 40th anniversary, this fully revised and expanded edition...

The millennium between the breakup of the western Roman Empire and the Reformation was a long and hugely transformative period - one not easily chronicled within a single volume. Yet distinguished historian Chris Wickham has taken up the challenge in this landmark book, and he succeeds in...

From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the Samurai warrior....

Bloomsbury presents Tyrants and Traders: Tintagel, Arthur and the Lost Kings by Ken Dark, read by Edward Rowe. Discover exciting new research illuminating the most mysterious centuries of British history. How Roman Britain ended is one of the most controversial questions in British history...

Dive into the ancient history of the Roman Empire's collapse, exploring centuries of political decay and warfare. Perfect for an engaging commute, this immersive narrative makes complex history instantly accessible. Feel the tremors of a superpower crumbling as internal rivalries fracture the...

Dive into the brutal medieval history of holy war, where faith, greed, and power collided to reshape the global order. Whether you are leveling up your historical knowledge during a daily commute or seeking an immersive escape into the past, this epic narrative delivers. Witness the dramatic...

Trace the epic state-building of Eastern Europe as nomadic tribes and Viking warlords clash to forge a massive empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical narrative transports you across ancient rivers and frozen steppes. Witness the ruthless ambition and shifting alliances...

Experience an immersive narrative history uncovering the grim reality of medieval Europe’s most misunderstood outcasts. Perfect for an educational commute, this atmospheric journey strips away horror myths to expose the executioner as a trapped worker within a rigid political system. Through...

Forget serene cloisters; surviving this gritty era of medieval history required brutal physical and mental discipline. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric listen shatters the myth of peaceful contemplation to expose the psychological strain of total isolation. Feel the freezing damp...

Experience the gritty reality of medieval history and uncover the harrowing truth behind Europe's darkest stone dungeons. Perfect for an immersive commute or a deep-focus listening session, this atmospheric journey shatters cinematic myths to reveal the raw, human experience of historical...

Experience the vibrant sensory reality of the Middle Ages as you explore a bustling, historically accurate medieval fair. Whether you are transforming your daily commute into an immersive time-travel adventure or relaxing into an atmospheric historical deep-dive, this journey puts the mud under...

Survive the darkest outbreaks of medical history as ordinary citizens battle deadly plagues and relentless urban vermin. Step away from the courts of kings and descend into the crowded, gritty streets of medieval Europe. This immersive narrative history places you beside the peasants, monks, and...

Experience medieval medical history, where surviving sudden disease meant relying on herbal healing and spiritual faith. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative transports you from rural peasant cottages to wealthy royal courts. Witness how ordinary families battled festering...

Survive a brutal medieval winter in this tense historical non-fiction journey that tests your ultimate endurance. Perfect for an edge-of-your-seat commute, this immersive second-person narrative strips away modern comforts and plunges you into the gritty reality of a freezing, unforgiving...

Explore the gritty urban history of the Middle Ages to see how crowded towns battled a rising tide of human waste. Perfect for an educational commute, this eye-opening journey dispels the myth of the unwashed European cesspit. Experience the sights, smells, and chaotic streets of early coastal...

Survive the brutal, gritty reality of medieval warfare from the mud-soaked perspective of a low-born infantryman. Perfect for a gripping daily commute or a late-night history binge, this immersive journey abandons gallant knights to march alongside the coerced peasants who truly fought the wars...

Uncover the hidden reality of medieval history by exploring the intimate, everyday garments worn closest to the skin. Perfect for your morning commute or an afternoon of deep focus, this immersive social history moves past shining armor to reveal the linen shifts, braies, and hose that shaped...

Shatter the myth of the filthy Dark Ages with this immersive history exploring medieval hygiene and disease. Perfect for your daily commute, this vivid journey transports you from stinking city streets to steamy communal washrooms. Leave behind modern assumptions as you navigate a gritty world...

Step onto the gritty scaffolds of medieval history and survive the brutal, unvarnished reality of cathedral building. Perfect for an immersive commute, this atmospheric journey strips away romanticized myths to expose a perilous world of rigid class divides and fierce craftsmanship. Follow one...

Step into the medieval laboring room to explore the untold women's history of pregnancy, childbirth, and survival. Perfect for a thoughtful morning commute, this immersive historical deep dive transports you directly into the everyday households of medieval Europe. Leave behind modern...

Uncover the gritty truth of medieval history in this fascinating social history about sanitation and everyday survival. Perfect for your daily commute or a curious walk, this earthy exploration abandons kings and crusades to follow ordinary people through our most universal human experience...

Step behind the stone walls of a thirteenth-century convent to experience the immersive reality of medieval monasticism. Perfect for a quiet evening listen or a mindful commute, this sensory historical journey follows one ordinary, captivating day. You will hear the tolling bells, feel the cold...

Step into gritty medieval medical history, where surviving a brutal toothache required far more than just blind faith. Perfect for your daily commute, this visceral exploration shatters the popular myth of the endlessly groaning, mud-dwelling peasant. Immerse yourself in a surprisingly...

Shatter the romantic myth of medieval history and discover the brutal, gritty reality of the warlords we call knights. Far from the noble saviors of fantasy epics, these mounted elite thrived on warfare, coercion, and ruthless force. This immersive audio experience places you directly onto...

Dive into the dark history of medieval witch trials and the deadly moral panic fueling mass religious persecution. Perfect for your next thought-provoking commute, this suspenseful historical deep dive explores how ordinary village fears transformed into state-sponsored terror. You will hear how...

Uncover the gritty medieval history of heavy cavalry, where brutal warriors forged the legendary codes of chivalry. Perfect for a thrilling morning commute or an immersive historical deep-dive, this narrative shatters the romantic myths of the Middle Ages. Experience the visceral reality of...

Shatter the myth of the Dark Ages with this epic medieval history that reveals an era of violent cultural collision. Perfect for an educational commute, this fast-paced narrative explores the chaotic fallout of the fallen Roman Empire. Watch as ancient institutions and Germanic warrior tribes...

Uncover the gripping military history of a disruptive technology that shattered social orders and terrified elite knights. Perfect for a deep commute, this exploration reveals how a simple mechanical device empowered common soldiers to pierce expensive armor and kill from afar. This medieval...