{"title":"Dominic Lieven","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the distinguished historian and author, Dominic Lieven. Renowned for his expertise in Russian history and his insightful examinations of military strategy, Lieven offers readers a profound understanding of historical events and figures. His works are celebrated for their depth of research and engaging narrative style, making history both accessible and fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Lieven's standout titles, \u003cem\u003eIn the Shadow of the Gods\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the notion of power, monarchy, and the individuals who have shaped world history. This book showcases Lieven's ability to weave together complex historical tapestries with clarity and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother seminal work, \u003cem\u003eRussia Against Napoleon\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a riveting account of the Napoleonic Wars from the Russian perspective. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Lieven presents the strategic, political, and social dynamics that characterised this pivotal period, offering readers a fresh view of Russia's role on the European stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDominic Lieven's books are essential reads for anyone interested in Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, History \u0026amp; Military. Dive into his works to explore a world of historical brilliance and learn more about the events and personalities that shaped the course of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"russia-against-napoleon-by-dominic-lieven-9780141984605","title":"Russia Against Napoleon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of how and why Russia defeated Napoleon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1812, Napoleon, the master of Europe, marched into Russia with the largest army ever assembled, confident that he would sweep everything before him. Yet less than two years later, his empire lay in ruins, and Russia had triumphed. \u003cem\u003eThis is the first history to explore in depth Russia's crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars\u003c\/em\u003e, re-creating the epic battle between two empires as never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDominic Lieven writes with great panache and insight to describe from the Russians' viewpoint how they went from retreat, defeat and the burning of Moscow to becoming the new liberators of Europe; the consequences of which could not have been more important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, \u003cem\u003eRussia Against Napoleon\u003c\/em\u003e shows, memorably and brilliantly, Russia embarking on its strange, central role in Europe's existence, as both threat and protector - a role that continues, in all its complexity, into our own lifetimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46337790771436,"sku":"9780141984605","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14648033482238.jpg?v=1743719260"},{"product_id":"in-the-shadow-of-the-gods-by-dominic-lieven-9780141984452","title":"In the Shadow of the Gods","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dazzling history of the world's emperors, spanning the last thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor millennia, much of the world was ruled by emperors—a handful of individuals claimed no limit to the lands they could rule over and no limit to their authority, and indeed often claimed a superhuman or divine authority. In practice, they ran the gamut from being some of the most remarkable men who ever lived to being some of the worst and least remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDominic Lieven's marvellous new book, \u003cem\u003eIn the Shadow of the Gods\u003c\/em\u003e, is the first to grapple seriously with this extraordinary phenomenon. Lieven compares the great emperors of antiquity, the caliphs, and the warrior-emperors of the steppe before he turns to the Habsburg, Russian, Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese emperors, packing the book with extraordinary stories, astute observations, and a sense of both delight and horror at these individuals' antics. The entire breadth of extreme human behaviour is here—from warlords to patrons of the arts, from political genius to feeble incapacity and pathological violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the great experts both on empires and on Russian history, Lieven is brilliantly qualified to write a book that brings to life a system of rule that dominated most of human history, as well as some of history's grandest and most dismaying figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46372483530988,"sku":"9780141984452","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14646503482238.jpg?v=1744818819"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dominic-lieven.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}