Powers and Thrones
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Powers and Thrones
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Powers and Thrones
Dan Jones's epic new history tells nothing less than the story of how the world we know today came to be built.
Dan Jones's epic new history tells nothing less than the story of how the world we know today came to be built.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionIn Powers and Thrones, acclaimed historian Dan Jones embarks on an epic journey through the past, chronicling a thousand years of history to explain how the modern world was forged. From the ruins of Rome, devastated by barbarian invasions in AD 410, to the first interactions between the Old and New Worlds in the sixteenth century, this sweeping narrative reveals how Western civilisation rose from chaos and collapse to achieve global domination.
This engrossing history uncovers the dynamic forces that shaped the post-Roman world, focusing on three pivotal themes: commerce, conquest, and Christianity. Jones expertly navigates through the complexities of medieval politics and society, offering fresh insights into how successive Western powers rose to prominence by harnessing the most valuable resources, ideas, and people from across the globe.
Across 16 meticulously crafted chapters, Dan Jones seamlessly blends thrilling narrative with authoritative analysis, shedding light on some of history's most influential and often infamous figures. Iconic cities like Rome, Paris, Venice, and Constantinople are brought to life, illustrating how these key urban centres became the cradles of Western power and culture.
Powers and Thrones is not just a historical account; it is also a reflection on contemporary times, asking profound questions about the past and its implications for the present and future. What were the forces that moulded the Western world? How did we come to be where we are today? And, crucially, where do we go from here?
Dan Jones delivers a compelling and accessible history for the modern reader, making medieval history relevant and captivating. This is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the roots of Western civilisation and its lasting impact on today's world.
Also available in audio, narrated by the author.
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Powers and Thrones by Dan Jones has received widespread acclaim for its vibrant and engaging narrative. Critics praise it as a dynamic and comprehensive history of the Middle Ages, lauding Jones’s ability to combine scholarly rigour with entertaining storytelling. The book is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of a tumultuous period, bringing historical figures and events to life with energy and clarity.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781789543544
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 April 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Apollo
Illustration: 3 x 8pp col + 8 maps
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 720
About the Author
Dan Jones is a historian, broadcaster and award-winning journalist. His books, including The Plantagenets, Magna Carta, The Templars and The Colour of Time (with Marina Amaral), have sold more than one million copies worldwide. He has written and hosted dozens of TV shows including the acclaimed Netflix/Channel 5 series, Secrets of Great British Castles. His writing has appeared in newspapers and magazines including the London Evening Standard, the Sunday Times, the Daily Telegraph, the Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian, GQ and The Spectator.
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