Turkey

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 Second Battle of Krithia has existed largely in the shadows of the bigger Gallipoli story. It is, however, one of the most poignant and tragic tales of World War I. The fascinating story has been brought to light at last by bestselling military historian Mat McLachlan, author of The Cowra...

Ghost Empire is a rare treasure - an utterly captivating blend of the historical and the contemporary, realised by a master storyteller....

In this sweeping history of the ancient Near East, Amanda Podany takes listeners on a gripping journey from the creation of the world's first cities to the conquests of Alexander the Great. The book is built around the life stories of many ancient men and women, from kings, priestesses, and...

Istanbul is a shimmering evocation, by turns intimate and panoramic, of one of the world's great cities, by its foremost writer. Orhan Pamuk, winner of the Nobel Prize in 2006, was born in Istanbul, in the family apartment building where his mother first held him in her arms. His portrait of his...

If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of the Ottoman Empire then pay attention....

Bloomsbury presents The House of War: The Struggle between Christendom and the Caliphate written and read by Simon Mayall. A powerful new history detailing the most significant military clashes between Islam and Christendom over the 1,300 years of the Muslim caliphate. From the taking of the...

Islam has been one of the most powerful religious, social, and political forces in history. Over the last 1,400 years, from origins in Arabia, a succession of Muslim polities, and later empires expanded to control territories and peoples that ultimately stretched from southern France to East...

The Ottoman Empire has long exerted a strong pull on Western minds and hearts....

One woman, one bike and one richly entertaining, perception-altering journey of discovery.

Bloomsbury presents Nations in Arms: Five Armies That Made Europe by Barney White-Spunner, read by Chris Courtenay. A critical study of five historical armies that offers solutions for how contemporary forces need to change to deal with modern threats. The most important task of any government...

Brought to you by Penguin. Even as the great siege began it was understood by both sides to be an epic – a potentially decisive encounter between an uneasy assortment of soldiers, native Maltese, adventurers and Knights Hospitaller on a strategically crucial but near waterless island and a...

An engrossing chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, from the bestselling author of Thermopylae. At the dawn of the thirteenth century, Constantinople stood as the bastion of Christianity in Eastern Europe. The capital city of the Byzantine Empire, it was a center...

Step behind the veil into the most powerful political court you’ve never heard of—ruled not by sultans, but by the women who raised, advised, and outlived them.

A sweeping global history of the birth of modern Greece In 1821, a diverse territory in the southern Balkans on the fringe of the Ottoman Empire was thrust into a decade of astounding mass violence. The Greek Revolution and the Violent Birth of Nationalism traces how something new emerged from...

Starting in early 1915, the Ottoman Turks began deporting and killing hundreds of thousands of Armenians in the first major genocide of the 20th century....

Bloomsbury presents Crescent Dawn by Si Sheppard, read by Mark Elstob. A groundbreaking new history of the wars of the Ottoman Expansion, a truly global conflagration that crisscrossed three continents and ultimately defined the borders and future of a modern Europe. The determined attempt to...

Texas is one of the most recognizable states in the United States of America (it is the second-largest, behind Alaska), and it also has a reputation for being unlike any other. This reputation is well-deserved, in part because of the state’s long and often contentious history....

The Secret History, written by the sixth-century Byzantine historian Procopius, is one of the most extraordinary and scandalous documents to have survived from the early Byzantine period. Procopius, the leading official historian of his time, lived during the testing and indulgent time of...

Bloomsbury presents Lawrence of Arabia on War by Rob Johnson, read by Robert Johnson. WINNER OF THE BRITISH ARMY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 'A riveting account of T. E. Lawrence’s battles on and off the battlefield… Using scrupulous research and succinct prose, Johnson provides a gold mine of...

Do you know what the hardest thing for a Turkish learner is? Finding proper reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book! In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling, and fun stories....

Are you fascinated by the transformative battles that have shaped our world? The Battle of Lepanto is a thrilling voyage to one of history’s most pivotal naval confrontations.

During 1915 to 1923, one and a half million Armenian people were deported and killed in the most appalling ways comprehensible....

Spanning three continents and controlling lands in the Balkans, the Caucasus, Crimea, Anatolia, the Middle East, the Levant, Egypt, and North Africa, the Ottoman Empire was one of the most menacing powers at the height of its power in the 16th century....

The author of the bestselling, award-winning East of the Sun returns with a captivating World War II love story 1942. Saba Tarcan is a talented young singer with big dreams. So when an opportunity arises to entertain the troops in the Middle East, she jumps at the chance, cutting short a...

Experience the epic military history of a besieged metropolis shattered by revolutionary gunpowder artillery. Perfect for an immersive commute, this dramatic chronological narrative transports you straight to the bloody ramparts of 1453. Witness the terrifying dawn of modern warfare as ancient...

Step inside the ultimate engine of dynastic power and court intrigue, where survival meant mastering ruthless politics. Perfect for an immersive commute, this gripping narrative history transforms a misunderstood exotic myth into a fiercely guarded world of ambition and strategy. Experience the...

Escape your daily commute into immersive historical fiction where survival hinges on subtle Ottoman palace intrigue. Wander through shadowed corridors and bustling kitchens as you unwind after a long day, surrounded by the whisper of silk garments and the clatter of copper pots. Experience an...

Step into the vibrant street life of the Ottoman Empire on an immersive urban history walking tour of a forgotten era. Perfect for your daily commute or an afternoon of armchair travel, this highly atmospheric journey bypasses grand palaces to explore the gritty, sensory reality of ordinary...

Step onto the blood-soaked walls of 1453 where medieval empires clash and gunpowder warfare changes the world forever. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or a deep-focus learning session, this epic military history plunges you directly into a cinematic siege. Feel the ground shake as...

Experience an immersive architectural history of the majestic sanctuary that survived 1,500 years of shifting empires. Whether you are seeking a captivating story for your daily commute or an epic deep dive into world heritage, this audio journey transports you directly to the vibrant streets of...

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...

Discover the epic history of a fortress city that commanded three global empires and reshaped civilization. This dramatic narrative transports you to the crossroads of continents, where political ambition and geographical dominance fueled a thousand years of conflict. Perfect for an immersive...

Explore the epic history of an architectural marvel that survived 1,500 years of imperial conquests and religious wars. From its birth in ancient Constantinople to its dramatic transformation under Ottoman rule, this immersive narrative traces the life of a monument that shaped the destiny of...

Discover the epic rise and violent collapse of a historical superpower that dominated three continents for six centuries. From a small frontier principality in medieval Anatolia to a multiethnic juggernaut, this immersive narrative explores the political brilliance and military might that forged...

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...

Experience four centuries of political intrigue and imperial conquests inside world history's most majestic palace. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you directly to the vibrant, dramatic courts of Istanbul. Witness the rise and fall of a sprawling...

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...

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...

Trace the epic rise and violent collapse of a global superpower in this gripping narrative of Middle Eastern history. Perfect for an immersive commute or deep-focus learning, this chronological adventure transports you from medieval Anatolia to the relentless military expansion that conquered...

Experience the desperate last stand of the Roman Empire in this tense military history of the 1453 siege. Perfect for an immersive commute, this epic narrative drops you onto the crumbling walls of a legendary city under relentless bombardment. Feel the gripping geopolitical tension as two...

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...

Watch bold frontier warriors forge a three-continent superpower in this gripping military history and geopolitical epic. Whether you are seeking a captivating narrative for your daily commute or focused learning to expand your worldview, this immersive journey transports you to the fragmented...

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...

Immerse yourself in the epic urban history of a cultural crossroads where ancient empires clash, rise, and fall. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travel, this transportive journey explores how a single patch of geography on the Bosphorus shaped global destiny. Discover a vibrant...

Step inside the epicenter of the Ottoman Empire, where majestic architecture masks ruthless palace intrigue and power. This immersive historical journey transforms silent stone corridors into a living theater of absolute monarchy, perfect for armchair travelers seeking a captivating escape. Feel...

Plunge into a tense military history of the 1683 siege that halted an empire and forged the borders of modern Europe. Perfect for an immersive commute, this cinematic narrative transports you to the desperate ramparts of a fortress city on the brink of collapse. Witness the high-stakes chess...

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...

Dive into the intense Balkan history of a mountainous frontier torn between sprawling empires and radical isolationism. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping historical narrative reveals how a rugged corner of the world survived centuries of shifting borders. It is an intriguing...

Explore an architectural masterpiece born of imperial rivalry, where Ottoman history and devout faith collide in stone. Perfect for your daily commute or a relaxing evening walk, this immersive audio journey transports you directly to the sacred landscape of seventeenth-century Istanbul...