Karwansaray Publishers

Karwansaray is a Dutch publishing company with an international outlook. They specialise in the production of non-fiction books and magazines with a historical focus. Karwansaray believe history should not be presented as black and white and make a special effort to bring together many voices and opinions in their publications. They have a passion for finding new perspectives on the past.

Dacia - The Roman Wars Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 152
ISBN: 9789490258115
Pub Date: 28 May 2021
Description:
Besides the unusually rich illustrations (over 190 colour images: illustrations, artifacts, maps, monuments), this book offers a fresh view on the Dacian-Roman wars, trying to eliminate as much as possible from the ideological nationalist ballast that came to burden the Romanian view of history. Oltean gathered and adapted most archaeological findings and historical studies, old and new, for a wider public of history lovers. He avoided too much speculation on events that remain unclear for history, but made frequent use of words like "perhaps" and "probably".
The Art of Medieval Warfare Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 100
ISBN: 9789490258214
Pub Date: 01 Sep 2020
Series: Medieval Warfare Special
Description:
The 2020 special edition of Medieval Warfare is a compilation of covers, battle scenes and unit reconstructions from the first fifty issues of the magazine. Compiled and edited by Peter Konieczny, with contributions from the rest of the Medieval Warfare staff, this 100-page full-colour book features artwork by favourite illustrators such as Jose Cabrera-Pena, Darren Tan, Rocio Espin, and Zvonimir Grbasic to name but a few. Also included are articles by the staff with insight into our philosophy for commissioning artwork, and a "behind-the-scenes" look at how illustrations are produced.
Charles XII Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 456
ISBN: 9789490258191
Pub Date: 01 Mar 2019
Series: Protagonists of History in International Perspective
Illustrations: Full-color illustrations throughout.
Description:
For centuries, Charles XII has mainly been seen in the context of Sweden’s national experience, yet his activities stretched across the European continent from Russia and Denmark to Germany, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, and the Ottoman Empire. Even the Dutch Republic, Britain, and France became involved diplomatically and economically. In this volume, 20 scholars from 12 different countries contribute to creating a broader perspective on Charles XII and the Great Northern War in European history.
Rails to the Front Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 250
ISBN: 9789490258153
Pub Date: 28 May 2017
Illustrations: 286
Description:
“The North can make a steam engine, locomotive, or railway car [..
RRP: £25.00
1453: The Conquest of Constantinople Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9789490258108
Pub Date: 28 Feb 2015
Illustrations: 95
Description:
The 2014 Medieval Warfare Special issue is entirely dedicated - all 84 pages - to the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. It's like a normal issue, except it'll have more pages, more articles, more maps and more illustrations! Medieval Warfare Special 2014: 1453 - The Conquest of Constantinople with: - Eugenia Russel, Historical introduction – the destruction of the Oikoumeni - Kenneth Cline, Constantine XI – no room to maneuver - Murat Özveri, Mehmed ‘the Conqueror’ – A sultan of paradoxes - Nicola Bergamo, Venice, Genoa and Byzantium – difficult ‘trio' - Konstantin Nossov, The walls of Constantinople - Stephen Bennett & Nils Visser, The Conquest of Constantinople - Murray Dahm, Fallout – Contemporary reactions to the loss of Constantinople - Lukasz Rozycki, The fall of the Old World through the eyes of the “Polish janissary” - Raffaele D’Amato, The last defenders – the Roman army - Vassilis Pergalias, The final opponents – the Ottoman army - Ben Sheppard, Aftermath
Edge of Empire Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 194
ISBN: 9789490258054
Pub Date: 22 Apr 2013
Description:
Every ancient author writing about the Low Countries, was preoccupied with the complete contrast between the civilized people of the Roman Empire and the tribes of noble savages or barbarians living outside it. Julius Caesar exploited this preconception to enhance his own reputation, boasting that he had overcome the "bravest of all Gauls"; Tacitus employed the same stereotypes when he described the Batavian Revolt; and, in Late Antiquity, the Franks were still described as resembling monsters.The reality was different.
RRP: £25.00
Marlborough Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 408
ISBN: 9789490258047
Pub Date: 10 Oct 2012
Series: Protagonists of History in International Perspective
Illustrations: 144
Description:
John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, has long been regarded as one of Britain's greatest generals as well as a key English political figure in the first decade of the eighteenth century.The subject of numerous books in English, Marlborough has typically been seen only in terms of British political and military history. In this book, twelve leading specialists of the period broaden the perspective by assessing Marlborough in the wider and more diverse contexts of the European situation, the common soldier in the British army, the complementary activities of navies, the differing perspectives of the Austrians, Dutch, French, and Germans as well as in the context of the British popular press and the visual arts.
RRP: £50.00
De Ruyter Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 280
ISBN: 9789490258030
Pub Date: 28 Feb 2012
Series: Protagonists of History in International Perspective
Illustrations: 95
Description:
Was Michiel de Ruyter the greatest sea commander who ever lived? Or simply the greatest sea-commander of the 17th century?Some people see him as the man who saved the Dutch Republic, and ensured its independence.
RRP: £50.00
The Battle of Marathon Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 98
ISBN: 9789490258009
Pub Date: 31 Aug 2011
Illustrations: 82
Description:
Ancient Warfare Special 3: 'The Battle of Marathon' revolves around the climactic battle of the first Graeco-Persian War. 100 Pages of Ancient Warfare dedicated to a single theme, written by experts, illustrated with dozens of maps, photographs and original artwork. It contains the following chapters: - Séan Hussmann, 'Introduction to the theme' - Michael J.
Core of the Legion: The Roman Imperial Centuria Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 82
ISBN: 9789490258023
Pub Date: 30 Jul 2010
Illustrations: 58
Description:
Ancient Warfare Special 2: 'Core of the Legion' examines the history, structure, and tactics of the centuria, a fundmanetal building block of the ancient Roman army. This special contains the following articles: - Paul McDonnell-Staff, 'Core of the legion - Historical introduction' - Jona Lendering, 'Hadrian and his soldiers - The Lambaesis Inscription' - Duncan B. Campbell, 'Backbone of the legions - Some centurions and their careers' - Graham Sumner, 'The centurio from Colchester - Reconstructing Marcus Favonius Facilis' - Philip Matyszak, 'Learning on the job and in camp - Training the centuria' - Ross Cowan, 'The centuria in battle - Tactical organisation and combat' - Michael J.
RRP: £11.99