Ghost empire a journey to the legendary constantinople book. Simon winchester in 2014, richard fidler and his son joe made a journey to istanbul. It has a lovely storytelling feel to it made all the better by richard fidler reading the audio version. Ghost empire, a journey to the legendary constantinople, richard fidler, 2017 it seems strange that most people are not more aware of one of the most significant and impactful leaders in the history of the west. Ghost empire books pics download new books and magazines. Ghost empire richard fidler a brilliant reconstruction of the saga of power, glory, and invasion that is the onethousand year story of constantinople. Ghost empire by richard fidler conversations abc radio. Richard fidler on ghost empire by the booktopia books podcast. Throughout the week, richard presents conversations with richard fidler, broadcast across australia on abc radio. It comes through as he narrates his audiobook and here you can easily see it for yourself as. It is about the history of constantinople up to the conquest by the ottoman empire interspaced with the experiences of fidler and his son who took a trip to istanbul in 2014. Post navigation mar 24, 2019 and then audible goes ahead and recommends me something that is a little bit of both. Ghost empire is a rare treasurean utterly captivating blend of the historical and the contemporary, realised by a master storyteller in 2014, richard fidler and his son joe made a journey to istanbul.
Fidlers writing style is conversational, utilising storytelling skills he has obviously perfected on his radio show. Ghost empire book contra costa county library bibliocommons. With this extraordinarily ambitious book, richard fidler throws himself into telling one of the worlds great stories. In a true voyage of discovery, richard fidler and his son, joe, make a journey to istanbul. Ghost empire is a rare treasure an utterly captivating blend of the. Istanbul a tale of three cities by bettany hughes illustrated. Richard fidlers ghost empire is simply one of the best popular histories i have read in a long, long time. Ghost empire by richard fidler abc conversations with. Richard fidlers book has been something of a revelation to my understanding of the legacy of imperial rome. Ghost empire reads as part history, part memoir, part travelogue. Of course it helped that it was about one of my favourite topics of study the byzantine empire. About the author richard fidler presents conversations with richard fidler, an indepth, up close and personal interview program broadcast across australia on abc radio.
The tale of the ghost empire has bridged the gap between a father and son, enriching the contemporary world with the echoes of the past. It is one of the most popular podcasts in australia, with over five million downloaded programs every month. It is about the history of constantinople up to the conquest by the ottoman empire interspaced with the. Richard fidler born november 1964 is an australian radio presenter and writer, best known for his hourlong interview program, conversations with richard fidler on the australian broadcasting corporation abc, and as a former member of the australian comedy group the doug anthony all stars. Ghost empire, richard fidler shop online for books in australia. Richard fidlers ghost empire is a fatherandson journey of discovery into the lost world of byzantium. Sep 04, 2016 its impossible not to be inspired by the passion with which richard fidler has created ghost empire. Ghost empire ebook by richard fidler 9781681775777. Simon winchester ghost empire is a rare treasurean utterly captivating blend of the historical and the contemporary, narrated by a master storyteller. As a history enthusiast fidler has delved into the extensive research and writings of these learned women and men to fashion a highlyreadable, comprehensive, vivid and.
A city where east meets west and the past is always present the. Inspired by richard s passion for the rich history of the dazzling byzantine empire centred on the legendary constantinople ghost empire sweeps us into some of the most extraordinary tales in history. Ghost empire by richard fidler their rulers were not much better. We chat with richard fidler on his new book ghost empire. Aug 30, 2016 ghost empire was published in australia in july 2016 by abc books and is available as an ebook, and audio book. Writerbroadcaster richard fidler is the author of the bestselling ghost empire and coauthor of saga land with kari gislason. It seems strange that most people are not more aware of one of the most significant and impactful leaders in the history of the west. Fired by richards passion for the rich history of the dazzling byzantine empirecentered around the legendary constantinoplewe are swept into some of the most extraordinary tales in history. As a history enthusiast fidler has delved into the extensive research and writings of these learned women and men to fashion a highlyreadable, comprehensive, vivid and engaging history of the byzantine empire. Richard fidler on ghost empire really, the best reason to explore the past is for the sheer pleasure of it twothirds history and onethird travel memoir is how the abc radio presenter richard fidler describes his new book ghost empire. Literary debut for richard fidler with ghost empire.
Fired by richards passion for the rich history of the dazzling byzantine empire centred around the legendary constantinople we are swept into some of the most extraordinary tales in history. Ghost empire book by richard fidler official publisher. A brilliant reconstruction of the saga of power, glory, and invasion that is the onethousand year story of constantino. In 2014 richard travelled to istanbul with his son, to find the stories of constantinoples dazzling 1100 yearlong history. A historytravel guide about the fabled eastern capital of the romans.
Jan 04, 2018 ghost empire a journey to the legendary constantinople by richard fidler illustrated. Conversations is the most popular podcast in australia, with close to four million programs downloaded. Ghost empire is a rare treasure an utterly captivating blend of the historical and the contemporary, realised by a master storyteller. Ghost empire by richard fidler ghost empire is a rare treasurean utterly captivating blend of the historical and the contemporary, narrated by a master. Richard fidler on ghost empire by the booktopia books podcast is licensed under a creative commons license.
Richard is the author of the bestselling book ghost empire. Richard fidler journeys back to the glory of constantinople. Jul 30, 2016 in his new book, ghost empire, richard fidler takes us along on a trip he made to istanbul with his history loving son to explore the forgotten story of constantinople. Conversations is the most popular podcast in australia, with close to four million programs downloaded every month.
Ghost empire by richard fidler 9780733335259 booktopia. A brilliant reconstruction of the saga of power, glory, and invasion that is the onethousand year story of. Two new, purposefully encyclopedic, books do precisely that. Jun 29, 2016 their journey became the starting point for fidlers debut book ghost empire that will be released in late july. Read ghost empire a journey to the legendary constantinople by richard fidler available from rakuten kobo. Constantine founded the city of constantinople, now istanbul and transformed christianity, a minority eastern cult, into the majority religion of the roman empire. Ghost empire by richard fidler 9780733338557 dymocks. Between constantinoples founding in 330 to its final siege by the ottoman turks in 1453, there were nearly 100 roman emperors and several empresses and a flourishing roman, greek, and christian culture that defied the socalled dark ages of western europe.
Richard fidler speaking about his first audiobook ghost empire. Their journey became the starting point for fidler s debut book ghost empire that will be released in late july. Ghost empire was published in australia in july 2016 by abc books and is available as an ebook, and audio book. Richard will be taking part in author events around the country throughout the year. Ghost empire, a journey to the legendary constantinople, richard fidler, 2017.
A visit to the ghost empire with richard fidler saturday. Richard fidler, best known in australia for being a journalist, radio broadcaster and one time doug anthony allstar, has nursed a fascination with the often looked over history of constantinople and the byzantium for over twenty years. Ghost empire is a rare treasurean utterly captivating blend of the historical and the contemporary, narrated by a master storyteller. Richard fidlers book ghost empire is proof positive that the recording and elucidation of historical events is not the exclusive domain of scholarly historians. Aug 12, 2016 richard fidler s ghost empire is a fatherandson journey of discovery into the lost world of byzantium. Richard fidlers ghost empire is a fatherandson journey of discovery.
A contemporary chronicler, john julius norwich, describes as near grotesque the dozen occupants of the throne before the. Richard fidler presents conversations with richard fidler, an indepth, upcloseandpersonal interview program broadcast across australia on abc radio. The snippets of travelogue of the authors trip to istanbul with his then 14years old son made it resonate even more with me. A city where east meets west and the past is always present. Richard fidler presents conversations with richard fidler, an indepth, up close and personal interview program broadcast across australia on abc radio. Fidlers story leaves its readers with a sense of faith in the renewing, illuminating, social powers of historical narrative. Ghost empire by richard fidler abc conversations with richard. In 2014, richard fidler and his son joe made a journey to istanbul.
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