{"title":"Edoardo Albert","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdoardo Albert's works delve into pivotal moments where history intertwines with faith, offering readers a thoughtful exploration of \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e amid political and military upheaval. His narratives, such as in \u003cstrong\u003eIbn Sina\u003c\/strong\u003e, provide insights into influential figures who shaped both spiritual thought and historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a strong focus on \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e, Albert brings to life the complexities of conflict and power struggles, as seen in titles like \u003cstrong\u003eThe Man Who Stopped the Sultan\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Sword\u003c\/strong\u003e. His writing invites readers to consider the profound impact of individual courage and belief within the broader currents of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-perfect-sword-by-paul-gething-9781780277844","title":"The Perfect Sword","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2000, archaeologist Paul Gething rediscovered a sword. An unprepossessing length of rusty metal, it had been left on a shelf for thirty years. But Paul had a suspicion that the sword had more to tell than appeared, so he sent it for further tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the results came back, he realised that he had in his possession what was possibly the finest, and certainly the most complex, sword ever made, which had been forged in seventh-century Northumberland by an anonymous swordsmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of that sword: how and why it was made, who made it and what it meant to the warriors and kings who wielded it for three centuries. It is also the story of the archaeologists and swordsmiths who found, studied and attempted to recreate the sword using only the materials and technologies available to the smith who first made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a remarkable journey into the life and items of a seminal but little documented period of history when the foundations for what would become England, Wales and Scotland were laid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Sword\u003c\/em\u003e by Paul Gething and Edoardo Albert unearths this fascinating history, blending archaeological discovery with a deep dive into the artistry and significance of swordsmithing in early medieval Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850349301996,"sku":"9781780277844","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23564853482821.jpg?v=1759084028"},{"product_id":"ibn-sina-by-edoardo-albert-9781847740458","title":"Ibn Sina","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIbn Sina\u003c\/i\u003e, who is referred to as Avicenna in Latin, was a true polymath. Born in Persia in the tenth century, his passion for knowledge was unbound, and he made lasting contributions to medicine, math, and philosophy. Due to the scope and brilliance of his work, he can be compared to the great Leonardo da Vinci.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith illustrations, photographs, and maps, the rich and diverse world that produced Ibn Sina is vividly brought alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdoardo Albert\u003c\/b\u003e is a London-based writer of Italian and Sri Lankan extraction. 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Yet one man exceeded all these medieval princes of Christendom: Suleiman the Magnificent. As ruler of the Ottoman Empire, he governed 25 million people from Constantinople, his realm stretching from Persia to the Atlantic Ocean. Turning his gaze to Europe, Suleiman attacked Rhodes, the island fortress of the Knights Hospitaller, but was opposed by Gabriele Tadino – an Italian who had risen through the ranks thanks to his genius as a military engineer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fascinating history of crusading knights and gunpowder, of spies and tunnels, and of a crossroads in history when the medieval age gave way to the Renaissance. 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