Clash of Empires: The Great Siege
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
A brutal combat. A test of courage. A battle that will change history.
This epic saga follows the destinies of powerful dynasties during a tumultuous era of war, intrigue, and religious conflict. Immerse yourself in a world where cultures and faiths clash, and witness heroes fighting for survival, power, and their place in history. The narratives are rich with dramatic twists, unexpected alliances, and personal sacrifices that shape the course of events. It's a compelling journey for fans of historical drama and sweeping sagas.
A brutal combat. A test of courage. A battle that will change history.
Two unlikely English heroes are swept up in an epic and bloody sea battle that will change history. PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS CLASH OF EMPIRES: THE RED SEA.
Hardened by battle, seasoned by war, four adventurers caught in the path of one of history's most enigmatic leaders. 1571. At the great naval battle of Lepanto the Ottoman Empire is finally defeated, and it seems that Europe is safe. But then Nicholas Ingoldsby is summoned to London by the Queen herself and sent on a diplomatic mission to Constantinople, the heart of the old enemy - and then onward, to a little-known but rising power called Muscovy, ruled by a deranged but cunning czar - Ivan the Terrible. The rise of Muscovy has also caught the attention of the Ottomans; and their allies, the wild Tatar horsemen of the Asiatic steppes, Russia's ancient enemy. Soon Nicholas and his fellow travellers are caught up in their most dangerous adventure yet, trapped in a doomed Muscovy with a vast army of Tatar tribesmen riding down upon them, vowed to burn the city to the ground and extinguish Russia for ever...