The inspiration for the Netflix series premiering March 3rd"Hugely enjoyable, magnificently researched, and deeply absorbing." —Jason Goodwin, New York Times Book ReviewAt midnight, December 31, 1925, citizens of the newly proclaimed Turkish Republic celebrated the New Year. For the first time ever, they had agreed to use a nationally unified calendar and clock.Yet in Istanbul—an ancient crossroads and Turkey's largest city—people were looki...

**NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE • From the bestselling historian and National Book Critics Circle Award finalist, the moving untold story of the eighteenth-century men and women behind the making of Handel’s Messiah."A delicious history of music, power, love, genius, royalty and adventure."—Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The World"A book of power and glory, brimming with emotion and dazzling in its rea...

This book-collection file includes: An Apache Princess, A Tale of the Indian Frontier; A Daughter of the Sioux, A Tale of the Indian Frontier; The Deserter; Foes in Ambush; From the Ranks; Lanier of the Cavalry or A Week's Arrest; Marion's Faith; Starlight Ranch and Other Stories of Army Life on the Frontier; Sunset Pass or Running the Gauntlet Through Apache Land; Tonio Son of the Sierras, A Story of the Apache War; Under Fire; Waring's Peril; Warrior Gap, A Story of the Sox Outbreak of 1...

The lands surrounding the Black Sea share a colourful past. Though in recent decades they have experienced ethnic conflict, economic collapse, and interstate rivalry, their common heritage and common interests go deep. Now, as a region at the meeting point of the Balkans, Central Asia, and the Middle East, the Black Sea is more important than ever. In this lively and entertaining book, which is based on extensive research in multiple languages, Charles King investigates the myriad connecti...

The first English-language book to present a complete picture of this intriguing East European borderland, The Moldovans: Romania, Russia, and the Politics of Culture, illuminates the perennial problems of identity politics and cultural change that the country has endured.

**Winner of a National Jewish Book Award"Fascinating.…A humane and tragic survey of a great and tragic subject." —Jan Morris, Literary Review**From Alexander Pushkin and Isaac Babel to Zionist renegade Vladimir Jabotinsky and filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein, an astonishing cast of geniuses helped shape Odessa, a legendary haven of cosmopolitan freedom on the Black Sea. Drawing on a wealth of original sources and offering the first detailed account of the destruction of...

The Caucasus mountains rise at the intersection of Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. A land of astonishing natural beauty and a dizzying array of ancient cultures, the Caucasus for most of the twentieth century lay inside the Soviet Union, before movements of national liberation created newly independent countries and sparked the devastating war in Chechnya. Combining riveting storytelling with insightful analysis, The Ghost of Freedom is the first general history of the modern...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER2020 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award WinnerFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle AwardFrom an award-winning historian comes a dazzling history of the birth of cultural anthropology and the adventurous scientists who pioneered it—a sweeping chronicle of discovery and the fascinating origin story of our multicultural world.**A century ago, everyone knew that people were fated by their race, sex, and nationality to be more o...

"Campaigning with Crook" is a vivid account of the military campaigns led by General George Crook during the Indian Wars. The author, Charles King, who served under Crook, provides a firsthand perspective on the challenges faced by the U.S. Army in the late 19th century. Through detailed narratives, King captures the harsh realities of frontier life, the complexities of military strategy, and the interactions between soldiers and Native American tribes. His storytelling brings to life the ...

The story typically follows the character of Kitty, a spirited and determined young woman, and her romantic and adventurous exploits. Given King’s background, the novel likely includes elements of military life and settings, providing a unique context for the romantic and personal dynamics of the characters.Charles King’s writing often features vivid descriptions of military environments, realistic portrayals of soldiers, and themes of honor, duty, and bravery. His works are known for thei...

In "Marion's Faith," Charles King weaves a poignant narrative that delves into the intricate interplay of faith, identity, and the quest for belonging. Set against a meticulously rendered backdrop, the novel employs a lyrical prose style, rich in symbolism and introspection, which invites readers to reflect on the profound moral dilemmas faced by its characters. King's exploration of Marion's journey reveals the tensions between personal belief and societal expectations, making the work no...

"To the Front: A Sequel to Cadet Days" is a novel written by Charles King, an American author known for his military fiction and historical novels. The book serves as a sequel to King's earlier work, "Cadet Days," and continues the story of the characters introduced in that novel.Set against the backdrop of military life, "To the Front" likely follows the characters as they transition from their time as cadets to active duty in the armed forces, particularly during a significant historical...