{"title":"Ian Rutledge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eIan Rutledge\u003c\/em\u003e series, crafted by the remarkable author Charles Todd, plunges readers into the complex historical tapestry of post-World War I England. This collection of historical mysteries is not only deeply engaging but also enveloped in the atmospheric tension of the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of these stories is Inspector Ian Rutledge, a Scotland Yard detective grappling with the lingering shadows of the Great War. Each book in the series, including the gripping \u003cem\u003eSea of Troubles\u003c\/em\u003e, intricately weaves personal turmoil with the broader societal changes of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly blending history with mystery, these books delve into the psychological aftermath of war, making them a must-read for history enthusiasts and mystery lovers alike. Explore the personal and professional challenges faced by Rutledge as he navigates a world struggling to find peace amidst its recent history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sea-of-troubles-by-ian-rutledge-9780863569500","title":"Sea of Troubles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-eighteenth century, most of the Mediterranean coastline and its hinterlands were controlled by the Ottoman Empire, a vast Islamic power regarded by Christian Europe with awe and fear. By the end of the First World War, however, this great civilisation had been completely subjugated, and its territories occupied by European powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSea of Troubles\u003c\/em\u003e is the definitive account of the European conquest of the Levant and North Africa over three centuries. Ian Rutledge reveals the intense imperial rivalry between six European powers – Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Austria-Hungary, and Russia – who all jostled for control of the trade, lands, and wealth of the Islamic Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe competition between these states made their conquest a far more difficult and extended task than they encountered elsewhere in the world. Yet, as new contenders entered the contest, and as rivalries intensified in the early twentieth century, events would spiral out of control as the continent headed towards the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849952973036,"sku":"9780863569500","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12448953482495.jpg?v=1759066495"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ian-rutledge.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}