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The Lion House

The Rise of Suleyman the Magnificent
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The Lion House by Christopher de Bellaigue offers an immersive narrative about the opulent and turbulent life of Suleiman the Magnificent, one of the most powerful sultans of the Ottoman Empire. The book delves into Sultan Suleiman's ambition, his complex court, and the significant historical shifts during his reign. Through vivid storytelling, it provides a captivating insight into the empire's golden age and its profound impact on the world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by history and intrigue, as it vividly chronicles the dramatic rise of Suleiman the Magnificent during the Ottoman Empire's peak. It's a captivating journey into a world of power, politics, and ambition that will transport you to a time of grand palaces and epic tales.

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Wolf Hall for the Ottoman Empire ... History at its most gripping' Telegraph

Venice, 1522. Intelligence arrives from the east confirming Europe's greatest fear: the vastly rich Ottoman Sultan has all he needs to wage total war - and his sights are set on Rome. With Christendom divided, Suleyman the Magnificent has his hand on its throat.

From the palaces of Istanbul to the blood-soaked fields of central Europe and the scorched coasts of North Africa, The Lion House tells the true story of two civilisations in an existential duel and the rise of the most feared man of the sixteenth century. It is a tale of the timeless pull of power, dangerous to live with, deadly to live without.

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The Lion House by Christopher de Bellaigue is celebrated for its vivid and cinematic storytelling, bringing 16th-century Ottoman history to life with novelistic flair and detailed research. Reviewers praise the book's ability to blend history and narrative, making it compelling and engaging, akin to reading fiction. Described as gripping and sensuous, the book offers an immersive experience into the opulence, intrigue, and power struggles of the Ottoman Empire under Suleiman the Magnificent.

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ISBN: 9780099578697

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 213g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Christopher de Bellaigue is the award-winning author of The Lion House- The Rise of Suleyman the Magnificent, which was chosen as a book of the year by The Times, Sunday Times, Spectator and New Yorker among others, as well as five previous books, including The Islamic Enlightenment, which was shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-fiction and the Orwell Prize for Political Writing in 2017. As a reporter he has covered war, politics, society and the environment in five continents for the Economist, the New York Review of Books, the Guardian and the BBC. He is the founder of the Lake District Book Festival in Cartmel, Cumbria, an Honorary Fellow of the University of St Andrews and in 2026 he will take up a Visiting Fellowship at All Souls College, Oxford. www.christopherdebellaigue.com

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