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Ghost Empire

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

In 2014, Richard Fidler and his son Joe made a journey to Istanbul. Fired by Richard's passion for the rich history of the dazzling Byzantine Empire - centred around the legendary Constantinople - we are swept into some of the most extraordinary tales in history. The clash of civilisations, the fall of empires, the rise of Christianity, revenge, lust, murder.

Turbulent stories from the past are brought vividly to life at the same time as a father navigates the unfolding changes in his relationship with his son. Ghost Empire is a revelation: a beautifully told ode to a lost civilisation, and a warmly observed father-son adventure far from home.

©2016 Richard Fidler (P)2016 Bolinda Entertainment & Celebrities Travel Writing & Commentary Celebrity Middle East Middle Ages Imperialism Ottoman Empire Ghost Haunted Ancient History Crusade Africa
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Once into this reading, I could barely stop listening. Richard Fidler has written and read superbly.

Great story of long decline

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I enjoyed this journey a lot- enlightening historical anecdotes and numerous intimate moments between father and son.

Richard and Joe

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Places the listener into the perspective of the times. I found myself willing this ongoing line of Emperors to "get a clue", but the history is fixed with all the human flaws.

Well put together

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I could listen to Richard read another like it straight away. Great stuff. Well done.

Rattling good tale well told.

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I really enjoyed this book. Amazing historical journey of discovery for the layman with no time to read classical history books.

Fantastic

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