{"title":"Martyn Rady","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the captivating world of European history with the works of Martyn Rady, an esteemed historian renowned for his expert insights into the complex narratives of history. Rady's books transcend mere storytelling, offering readers an elucidating journey through centuries of political, cultural, and social transformations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Habsburgs\u003c\/em\u003e, Rady explores the astonishing rise and enduring influence of one of Europe's most powerful dynasties. With vivid detail, he unravels the intricate web of politics, power, and ambition that marked the Habsburgs' extensive rule, providing readers with a profound understanding of their legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother of Rady's remarkable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Middle Kingdoms\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the heart of Central Europe. This book presents a narrative brimming with the diverse and rich histories of lands often overlooked. Through Rady's engaging and authoritative prose, discover the lesser-known stories that shaped the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRady's books belong to the \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e category, meticulously crafted to not only educate but also captivate anyone with even a passing interest in history. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious reader, Martyn Rady's works are sure to provide both enlightenment and enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-habsburgs","title":"The Habsburgs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe definitive history of the dynasty that dominated Europe for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Habsburgs\u003c\/em\u003e, Martyn Rady tells the epic story of a dynasty and the world it built - and then lost - over nearly a millennium. From modest origins, the Habsburgs grew in power to gain control of the Holy Roman Empire in the fifteenth century, before their possessions rapidly expanded to take in a large part of Europe, stretching from the Far East to the New World. The family continued to dominate Central Europe until the catastrophe of the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its seemingly disorganized mass of territories, its tangle of laws, and its medley of languages, the Habsburg Empire has always appeared haphazard and incomplete. But here Martyn Rady shows the reasons for the family's incredible endurance, driven by the belief that they were destined to rule the world. 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From the Roman Empire onwards, it has been the target of invasion from the east. In the Middle Ages, Central Europeans cast their eastern foes as 'the dogmen'. They would later become the Turks, Swedes, Russians, and Soviets, all of whom pulled the region apart and remade it according to their own vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompetition yielded repeated cultural effervescences. This was the first home of the High Renaissance outside Italy, the cradle of the Reformation, the starting point of the Enlightenment, Romanticism, the symphony, and modern nationalism. It was a permanent battleground too for religious and political ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new history embraces the whole of Central Europe, including the German lands as well as Ukraine and Switzerland. The story of Europe's Middle Kingdoms is a reminder of Central Europe's precariousness, of its creativity and turbulence, and of the common cultural trends that make these lands so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45931185307884,"sku":"9780141996271","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141996271_2a33de87-f54b-46d9-b83a-6db108ae07a1.jpg?v=1732322233"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/martyn-rady.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}