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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Just arrived! "Syria down to Saladin: Ibn ʿAsākir's History of the City of Damascus." by David Cook I read the pre-publication manuscript; it's a very impressive piece of work. @edinburghup.bsky.social

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

"A rich catalogue of a century of Middle Eastern high politics, low intrigue, wars and diplomacy..." Christopher Tyerman's review of my new book "The Crusader Storm" in the Times Literary Supplement. @thetls.bsky.social

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

What a fabulous evening! It was an absolute privilege to attend the official book launch for Dan Jones' brilliant new book "Castles: A fortified history of the world."

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"Nomads, Past and Present" Podcast @nomadspod.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 I talked to @nicmorton.bsky.social about the Crusades as part of the larger history of the medieval Near East, and how and why we should understand the Crusades as more than just wars about religion. Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts ⬇️ @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social

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The Crusader Storm: A Global History of the Wars for the Middle East with Nicholas Morton (Pegasus, 2026) - New Books Network

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Available for £0.99! The kindle version of my new book "The Crusader Storm" is available for this very respectable price on Amazon.co.uk!

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

That's great, hope they find it useful

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Great to hear you enjoyed reading it! Yes Andronicus definitely belongs in a league of his own.

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Troy Goodfellow @troyg.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Finished “The Crusader Storm” flying back from Gamescom, and it’s a very good book. Highly recommended, could use more maps. Love to be reminded about this jerkwad, too.

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Andronikos I Komnenos - Wikipedia

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Wow hefty discounts really do shift the needle! Both my books "Field of Blood" (2019) and "Mongol Storm" (2022) currently bestsellers on Amazon.com in kindle version.

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

20 years of writing and editing - I don't regret a moment

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It's been a while but my book "The Mongol Storm" has returned to bestseller status on Amazon.com Yes I know it's because the Kindle version is $1.99 but it's a good deal!

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James Crossland @jamescrossland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

‼️ This week, I'm joined by @nicmorton.bsky.social to discuss Raynald de Châtillon, the most notorious Crusader and nemesis of Saladin! Listen here ⬇️ ⚔️ 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Review copy just arrived! "Chronicling warfare in the thirteenth-century German Empire" Edited and translated by David S. Bachrach

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This is Maltese prickly-pear liqueur - it's my absolute favourite so whenever I go to Malta...

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I'm afraid I'm not - life's simply too busy at the moment. But if there were a few more hours in the day...

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Why I became a historian! My recent article in the Historical Association newsletter. @histassoc.bsky.social

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Brian Ulrich @brianjulrich.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

There is a similar discount on the US Amazon site

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

My books "Mongol Storm" and "Field of Blood" are currently available in kindle versions for £2.99 and £0.99 respectively on Amazon.co.uk!

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Thanks for this Jordan, I'm so glad you enjoyed reading it!

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Why I became a historian! My recent article in the Historical Association newsletter. @histassoc.bsky.social

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Newly released! My interview with Mike Soutar for BBC History Extra on Genghis Khan's approach to leadership. Link below... www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXmj...

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What made Genghis Khan so ruthless?

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Now it feels like a proper English summer - finally!!

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Incidentally- if you’re a grown up and you like Lego (and part of you whispers that you really should know better) then please share your pics!!

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It's too rainy to make a sandcastle so...

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

*Attention some readers might find this information disturbing* Something very strange is happening. Water is falling from the sky. I've heard of this before. I think it's called "rain"

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Yes weird - it's almost as if they don't care about you and only care about making money! *flummoxed*

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Similar - for anything that looks suspicious now I'm looking the person writing the email up on Linkedin or similar to see if they've got an established and longstanding web presence. It doesn't guarantee that they're not trying to con me, but it helps a bit.

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I'm getting the hang of it now, but at the start some of these requests looked very plausible.

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Study the history of the Crusades with me! Starting on 24 Sept, "The Crusades: From Primary Source to scholarly verdict" will run online for ten weekly sessions. 15% off using code: BacktoSchool (expires 31 Aug) @medievalists.bsky.social Info ⬇️ medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/crus...

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The Crusades: From Primary Source to Scholarly Verdict

A scholarly overview of the Crusades from the First Crusade (1095) to Saladin’s conquest of Jerusalem (1187). We examine primary sources from this period, considering how we can answer some of the mos...

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

One of my favourites is when someone contacts me asking, on the basis of a review I wrote on...say Mongol cultural history in the thirteenth century, to become the editor of some random journal focused on contemporary genetics. I do realise that they're not being intentionally funny, but...

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Yes - I suspect you're probably right.

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Quick question - has anyone else been receiving a stream of exciting-sounding invites to promote your books via book clubs or consultancy services (which I strongly suspect in some/most cases are scams)?

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I'm afraid I don't have a timeline on this project yet; I'm a long way off starting.

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

You're probably aware of my previous book The Mongol Storm which covers much of the thirteenth century. I've got some other projects in the pipeline which need to be completed first but I am hoping to write a new "Storm" for the 14th century, possibly with the title The Ottoman Storm.

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Thanks for letting me know, i'm so glad you enjoyed it!!

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Just arrived! "The Cauldron" by Simon Sebag Montefiore I'm looking forward to getting started!

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Study the history of the Crusades with me! Starting on 24 Sept, "The Crusades: From Primary Source to scholarly verdict" will run online for ten weekly sessions. 15% off if you sign up using code: BacktoSchool (expires 31 Aug) medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/crus...

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The Crusades: From Primary Source to Scholarly Verdict

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History Rage Podcast @historyrage.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🚨 FESTIVAL EPISODE🚨 Forget knights in shining armour! 🛡️ @nicmorton.bsky.social reveals why nomadic steppe archers were the true medieval empire-builders! Catch him at Gloucester History Festival (12th–20th Sept)! 🎟️ www.gloucesterhistor... Listen now: pod.fo/e/5077ea #History

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Or a stick of principality of Antioch rock!

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

(3/3) This wasn't the famous fez (this came later) and it isn't clear what they looked like, but the Mongols also liked Turkish hats and demanded them in their tribute payments. (The above image is later) If you'd like to find out more about the Crusades ⬇️

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

(2/3) So many crusaders returned wearing Turkish hats that a regional French council tried to ban them. The Knights Templar also wore felt hats and fought with Turkish maces. By the 13thC, Turkish hats were so popular they were exported in bulk as far away as England.

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The Crusaders' love of Turkish hats When you imagine the first crusaders returning from the Holy Land, do you imagine them wearing felt Turkish hats? No? Well you should. (1/3)

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