With the Ottoman Turks closing in on Constantinople, the Byzantine Emperor Constantine XI Palaiologus made a last desperate appeal to the West for help. But would it be too little and too late? Please take a look at my website nickholmesauthor.com where you can download a free copy of The Byzantine World War, my book that describes the origins of the First C ... Show More
Oct 2021
The Fall of Constantinople Episode 8 "The Siege Begins"
With over 100,000 Turkish soldiers facing them, the 7,000 or so defenders of Constantinople awaited the first attack. All they could do was to hope and pray for a miracle.Please take a look at my website nickholmesauthor.com where you can download a free copy of The Byzantine Wor ... Show More
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Aug 2025
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - 'The End of Antiquity' Book 5 in The Fall of the Roman Empire
<p>I wanted to let you know that my latest book, <em>The End of Antiquity</em>, is now available in both paperback and ebook on Amazon and will be available through most major book retailers soon.</p><p>It explores the final days of the Roman and Persian empires, and how they wer ... Show More
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