Powers and Thrones

Tired of history feeling like a list of dusty dates and forgotten kings? Discover how a thousand years of chaos, from the fall of Rome to the first steps into the modern world, directly shaped the society you live in today. Uncover the hidden forces—migration, pandemic, climate change, and technological revolution—that truly defined the Middle Ages. You'll see how these powerful currents, not just battles and monarchs, created the foundations of our contemporary laws, beliefs, and global landscape.

Dan Jones is a New York Times bestselling historian and award-winning journalist who has spent twenty years bringing the drama of the medieval world to life. His extensive research and gift for storytelling grew from a lifelong fascination with how the echoes of the past shape our present. This unique perspective allows him to untangle the complex forces of the Middle Ages and present them as a gripping, human story for a modern audience.