CIA: Revealed Secrets: Volume 3 by Eric Young (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

CIA Secret Missions told by their own agents.

Genre: History

Our Story: From Sweden to America by Philip Wik (A Blue Kitten Book) (1 Review)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

Our Story has the history of my family going back to before the time of Columbus. It describes the immigration of my family from Sweden to the Midwestern United States. At 240,000 words, this is my largest book. Against a backdrop of world wars and depression and motivated by faith and adventure, Our Story portrays a unique life journey. But it's also a narrative that is common to vast numbers of people who came from Europe in the late 19th century and started new lives in the United States. As you read this book, you may find that Our Story is also your story. CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: OUR SWEDISH ROOTS CHAPTER TWO: WHY SHOULD WE EXPLORE OUR HISTORY? CHAPTER THREE: 1869 - 1945 CHAPTER FOUR: OUR STORY GOES ON CHAPTER FIVE: VOICES CHAPTER SIX: TABLES CHAPTER SEVEN: POSTSCRIPT CHAPTER EIGHT: DESCENDANTS

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1982 Lebanon War: A History from Beginning to End (Palestine Israeli Conflict) by Hourly History (1 Review)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

Discover the remarkable history of the 1982 Lebanon War... Free BONUS Inside! The politics and recent history of the Middle East can seem baffling to outsiders. Nowhere was that more evident than during the Lebanon War that raged in 1982. Even contemporary reporting often made fundamental mistakes, and there was little general understanding of what was happening and why. This conflict involved a bewildering number of groups and influences from different parts of the world. The precipitating event was the attempted assassination of the Israeli ambassador in London, carried out by members of a Palestinian terrorist group. In response, Israel's armed forces, the IDF, launched an invasion of Lebanon in which the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) had established its own army. The IDF also found themselves fighting against the armed forces of Syria. Some Lebanese served in the forces directed by Syria, some fought with Palestinian groups, while others aligned themselves with Israel. The outcome was a savage and confusing war that brought misery and suffering to the majority of ordinary people of Lebanon and turned parts of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, into a war-torn wasteland. While the invasion of Lebanon was a military victory for Israel, it notably failed to bring peace or stability to this region. This is the complex and tragic story of the 1982 Lebanon War. Discover a plethora of topics such as • The Palestinian Liberation Organization • The Lebanese Civil War • Operation Peace for Galilee • Operation Mole Cricket 19 • The Siege of Beirut • Aftermath • And much more! So if you want a concise and informative book on the 1982 Lebanon War, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!

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A Jewish State by Theodor Herzl (DigiCat) (245 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

In 'A Jewish State' by Theodor Herzl, the author presents a groundbreaking vision for the establishment of a Jewish homeland. Written in the form of a political pamphlet, the book explores the reasons for the necessity of a Jewish state and lays out a plan for its creation. Herzl's writing style is direct and persuasive, drawing on historical and political arguments to make his case. The book is a seminal work in the Zionist movement, sparking a new wave of advocacy for a Jewish homeland in what was then Palestine. Herzl's vision has had a lasting impact on Jewish politics and identity, shaping the course of history in the 20th century. As a pioneering text in the field of modern Zionism, 'A Jewish State' remains essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Jewish people and the creation of the state of Israel.

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Gunsmoke and Danger: A Historical Western Adventure Novel by Ethan Westfield (355 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

Benjamin Bamford, once a respected marshal in Boston, is now a stranger in a dangerous and unforgiving world. He and his wife embark on a journey to California in search of a new beginning, but fate has other plans. When they stumble upon a wagon with four dead bodies, their lives take a sharp turn toward a dark and perilous path... To save himself and his wife from a sinister plot, he must use his wits... Marla Bamford loves her husband more than her own life. While her husband is searching for a maniacal killer, she is taken in by a seemingly friendly couple. She's fast wearing out her welcome though, and any minute she could be betrayed and turned over to a riotous mob... Has her luck finally run out? Through the trials and tribulations of this harrowing journey, the couple discovers the true meaning of love, loyalty, and courage. Will they be able to escape the clutches of the evil that surrounds them and find the justice they seek? Find out in this heart-pounding Western Adventure, a tale that will grip you until the very end. "Gunsmoke and Danger" is a historical adventure novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.

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Forgotten Woman of the Nineteenth Century THE ESSAY Final Romance for Margaret Fuller THE STAGE PLAY by Mark Wildermann (22 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

Beyond the book, ahead of her time, Margaret Fuller, the most famous woman of the nineteenth century, seeks a stage to give courage and solace to us here and now. "A moment of action in one's self is worth an age of apprehension through others; not that our deeds are better, but that they produce a renewal of our being," declared Margaret Fuller, who, at the age of forty, drowned with her soldier husband and two-year-old son in a shipwreck off Fire Island, New York attempting to return to America after reporting from Rome during one of history's greatest military battles, the defense of the Roman Republic. The first woman foreign correspondent to report under combat conditions, the first American to write a book about equal rights for women, the first woman literary editor of a major American newspaper, Margaret Fuller put America on the world's cultural map with her articles and reviews.

Genre: History

Memoirs Of The Senator's Wife by S. M. Ford (146 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

A handsome politician, a protective Secret Service agent, and the woman caught between them. Estella, the poor girl in college, never thought she'd wind up married to a prominent Senator. With her abusive husband having affairs with celebrities, she knows their marriage is not lasting. Heartbroken, she turns to the man tasked with keeping her safe. But can she really abandon her responsibilities or the power, in the glamorous world of politics, as a Senator's wife? Award winning, international best selling saga of a dark romance involving a handsome politician, a forbidden love affair between the politician's wife with a sensuous Secret Service agent, and the magic that influenced history. Set during the '50s to the present-day; their romance spans decades of the most turbulent times in America. Xavier Cyrus meets and marries the impoverished Estella in college during a tumultuous courtship. Being a member of a wealthy prominent political family, Xavier runs for Congress and easily wins. Thrusting his new family into the exciting DC social scene and an Ancient Secret Society's magic sexual rituals. However, Xavier's abuse and indiscretions with celebrities quickly destroy their marriage. Due to the responsibilities of motherhood and duty Estella remains in her unhappy marriage but finds love with her kind and gentle protector, Michael. Will Estella abandon her responsibilities to live happily ever after with Michael or will she remain in the glamorous and powerful world of a Senator's wife?

Genre: History

Skull and Bones: The History and Mystery of Yale University’s Notorious Secret Society by Charles River Editors Price verified one hour ago

Conspiracy theories, and particularly the belief that elements of the world are secretly controlled by individuals or groups, have been around for as long as people have lived in groups. Perhaps that's inevitable - after all, those who are excluded from power are very likely to be inclined to see their position not as an outcome of their own choices or situation but because of the secret machinations of shadowy groups. This type of conspiracy theory isn't new. As far back as the final years of the Roman Republic, some Romans became convinced that powerful people were secretly conspiring to subvert the power of Rome's elected assemblies and planning to take control. It can be argued that this is the earliest documented conspiracy theory, but in that case, it was actually true. From the Catiline Conspiracy to the First Triumvirate, it is now clear that men like Julius Caesar, Pompey, Marcus, Crassus, and Catiline were in fact attempting to subvert the Republican system, and their attempts would lead to internal unrest and civil war. Ultimately, Caesar would indeed bring about the end of the Republic and the establishment of Imperial Rome, ruled by one man: the emperor. That's part of the problem with trying to look objectively at any conspiracy theory. Secret conspiracies and secret societies do exist, and throughout history, some were often specifically intended to acquire power and wealth. Meanwhile, virtually universal access to the Internet in the 21st century has led to the widespread dissemination of strange theories that would previously have been known by only a handful of people. When members of a secret society are some of the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world, it's easy to see why rumors persist about the group, and among such secret societies, few have engendered interest quit like Skull and Bones, an undergraduate senior society at Yale University. Its members have included American presidents and the CEOs of some of the largest ...

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The Roman Civil Wars of the 3rd and 4th Centuries: The History of the Conflicts that Led to a Split of the Roman Empire by Charles River Editors (9 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

The 50 years following the assassination of Severus Alexander on March 19, 235 CE has been generally regarded by academics as one of the lowest points in the history of the Roman Empire. This stands in stark contrast to the previous 150 years, which included the reigns of the Five Good Emperors and has been universally praised as one of the high points of the empire. Severus Alexander was the last of the Severan emperors, and the subsequent years of crisis (235-285 CE) were characterized by a series of short reigns, usually ending in the violent death of the reigning emperor. At the same time, this period of time also saw the empire beset by threatening forces on all sides. The Romans faced a newly resurgent Persia in the east, as well as significant forces from German tribes on the Rhine and Goths along the Danube. The various conflicts would result in the unprecedented death of a sitting emperor in battle, which took place in 251 with Emperor Decius, and Emperor Valerian was captured in 260 CE. Diocletian's reign would see reforms put into place to achieve the desired end of the Imperial Crisis, and several of the emperors before him may well have had the ability to manage the reform process, but the army's power and willingness to use and abuse power ensured that few of them truly had a chance to really make their marks. It was the worst period in the history of the Roman Empire to that point, even as it forced the Romans to deal with belligerent foreign powers and problems created by the emergence of increasingly powerful and populous provinces. As Roman leaders vied with each other for power and constantly fought civil wars, Rome's famous roads fall into disrepair, the economy was crippled, the continent-wide trade system that had flourished in the previous years was replaced with a basic barter system, and there was a reduction in international trade. People became ever more fearful for their personal safety, and the Imperial Crisis saw an increasing trend ...

Genre: History

Princess, Countess, Socialite, Spy: True Stories of High-Society Ladies Turned WWII Spies (Brave Women Who Changed the Course of WWII) by Elise Baker (Intrepidas Publishing) (114 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The Second World War changed the course of modern history. It is filled with incredible stories of daring risks and exceptional struggles, but in the popular imagination, these stories are more often than not the stories of men. There is, however, a hidden treasure trove of untold stories of heroic women who have risked their lives in the monumental battle against fascism. We've heard of women who became nurses treating soldiers with battlefield injuries, partisans who fought occupying armies, and skilled laborers who worked in wartime industries. But in the shadows, as part of a secret war against the Nazis, women served as intelligence agents who risked their lives to collect and relay information vital to the war effort. Danger lurked at every turn -- a danger that some were not able to evade forever. These courageous women spies worked in secret, but their stories, which are finally coming to light today, offer a significant and unique perspective on the history of World War II. Inside Princess, Countess, Socialite, Spy: True Stories of High-Society Ladies Turned WWII Spies you'll learn • the thrilling stories of Virginia Hall, Christine Granville, Noor Inayat Khan, Nancy Wake and Aline Griffith, who went behind enemy lines to aid the war effort, and what motivated them to take such risks, • what it takes to run a successful espionage operation as a woman during a time when women had little respect in the professional realm, • the risks of operating undercover and secretly collecting information from the enemy, and • how these women heroes of WWII helped shape the course and outcome of the most significant war in modern history. You'll gain insights into why some high-society ladies chose to give up a life of comfort to fight against global tyranny and live under constant threat of exposure and imprisonment or death. If you're looking for a unique and enlightening view of the Second World War and are interested in women's historically ...

Genre: History

Shaland’s Lisbon: An Illustrated Guide to Jewish History and Sites In and Around Lisbon (Shaland's Portugal) by Irene Shaland (7 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

In 1497, twenty thousand Jews came to Lisbon from every corner of Portugal. King Manuel I promised that ships would be waiting in the harbor to take those who did not wish to abandon Judaism out of the country. But there were no ships in the Port of Lisbon! Instead, the Jews were harassed by the priests and their henchmen and forcibly converted to Christianity. And so, Judaism was dead in Portugal, or was it? Drawing on extensive academic research and personal experiences during an extended stay in Portugal, Irene Shaland paints a vivid picture of the Sephardic Jewish experience in Iberia from Antiquity through modern times. This captivating narrative, with full-color photographs, will keep you turning pages. And if you decide to follow in Irene Shaland's footsteps and explore Lisbon on your own, this book will help you plan your trip and find the sites related to Jewish history. In "Shaland's Lisbon" you will learn about: ? Sephardic History from Biblical Times to the Edict of Expulsion and to modern times ? How to plan your exploration of Lisbon ? Lisbon's long-gone Jewish quarters ? Importance of Jewish scientists for world exploration during the Age of Discovery ? Forced conversions of Portuguese Jews and the emergence of New Christians ? Sinister role of the Inquisition ? Rebirth of the Jewish community of Lisbon in the 19th and 20th centuries ? Lisbon during WWII ? Portugal as a safe haven during the Holocaust ? What to look for in Sintra, Mafra, Ericeira, Cascais, and Estoril

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Mysticism in Nepal and Tibet, The Himalayan Journals of M.G. Hawking, An Exploratory Anthology by M.G. Hawking (7 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

An Exploratory Anthology: There has long been a deep desire felt by scholars, both past and present, to recover the silent secrets of the ancient cultures of Tibet and Nepal, to trace the background of their prehistoric spiritual development as derived from ever earlier cultures, and then to discover whatever modern manifestations might still exist in the remote margins of that mysterious world. This desire has exerted a powerful pull on the imaginations of Westerners -- historians, philologists, Tibetologists, philosophers, and psi researchers alike. Composed from the journals and field notes of explorer M.G. Hawking's five years in remote areas of the Himalayas, this book transports the reader into regions of our planet that in all history only a handful of people have experienced, a journey that leads to the discovery of the most refined and powerful mystical knowledge possessed by the human race. 'Mystical' adj. 1.1 Existing apart from and not subject to the limitations of the material universe; 1.3 Of hidden or esoteric meaning; 2.0 Inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination; 2.1 Concerned with the soul or spirit, rather than with material things; 2.2 Having a spiritual meaning or reality that is neither apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence. Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford University Press, 2nd Ed., 1989. Experience has proven that this mystical knowledge offers the illumination and guidance necessary to create a superlative life, but of which few have a full appreciation. If truly understood through patient study, fully integrated into your core belief system, and practiced with unwavering diligence, this knowledge can wholly transform your experience of this world in every positive way imaginable. Many years ago, on an extended trek into a largely unexplored inner region of the vast wilderness of the Himalayas, Hawking chanced on an unexpected find. In a majestic valley surrounded by towering ice peaks, he ...

Genre: History

Aztec Gods: Journey To Exploring the Deities in Mesoamerican Mythology by Chronicle Press Price verified 3 hours ago

Journey into the heart of ancient Mexico and uncover the captivating world of Aztec Mythology with. In this illuminating and enchanting exploration, you'll embark on an epic odyssey through the rich tapestry of Aztec gods, legends, and rituals. Delve deep into a civilization that worshipped the sun, revered the feathered serpent, and danced with the gods in awe-inspiring ceremonies. Unveil the enigmatic tales of Huitzilopochtli, the warrior god who demanded human sacrifices to keep the world from falling into darkness. Discover the mysteries of Quetzalcoatl, the benevolent deity with the power to shape civilizations and the fate of humanity. Whether you're a history enthusiast, mythology lover, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of a fascinating civilization, "Echoes of the Ancients" is your gateway to a world of wonder and wisdom. Prepare to be entranced, enlightened, and enthralled as you journey through the sacred stories and ancient wisdom of the Aztecs. Get your copy today and embark on an adventure that spans centuries, revealing the enduring echoes of Aztec mythology in our world.

Genre: History

101 People Who Made Poland (The 101 People Series) by Christopher Townley Price verified 8 minutes ago

Who are the 101 people who made Poland? From the days of the early Slavs who inhabited the region, through a union with Lithuania and into a period of growing interference from Russia, this unique book traces the history of Poland through the lives of 101 people who made the land their home. The stories of kings, queens, soldiers, artists, inventors and more can be found in these pages. There are only three rules for inclusion: everyone included must have changed the country in some way, they're all dead now, and they all either come from Poland or made a big impact when they arrived. Part of the 101 People history series, 101 People Who Made Poland brings the story of the country to life through the stories of the people who have lived there.

Genre: History

Chronicles of the Comstock by Dennis Cassinelli (3 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

The Northern Nevada region known as the Comstock encapsulated the true pioneer spirit of the rugged Old West. A source of tremendous wealth thanks to rich deposits of gold and silver, the Comstock boomed in the mid-1800s and spurred thriving communities, bountiful railroads and a hearty breed of pioneers who called the Comstock their home. Now, Dennis Cassinelli brings to life the varied and colorful stories of the past with his latest work, Chronicles of the Comstock. A compilation of historical articles originally published in The Comstock Chronicle, a weekly newspaper based in Virginia City, the book features topics as diverse as the great Virginia City fire of 1875, the discovery of a cache of rare coin dies at the former Carson City Mint and the exaggerative newsmen who recounted the daily digest of life on the Comstock.

Genre: History

African Holistic Health for Women: Ancient Tribal Remedies, African American Herbalism, Black Medicine and Other Ancestral Cures to Revive your ... by Nya Love (17 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

Unearthing the Hidden Pathways to Inner Health and Cultural Empowerment Step into a world of ancient wisdom and mystical practices, where the secrets of self-transformation and holistic wellness await your discovery. Immerse yourself in the forgotten remedies and lost traditions that have guided black women and curious others towards deep inner health and cultural empowerment for centuries. You are standing at the crossroads of your journey, ready to unravel the mysteries of your heritage and unlock the power within. As you embark on this transformative quest, you will be introduced to a myriad of cultural practices and traditions that will nourish your mind, body, and soul. In this captivating guide, African Holistic Health for Women by Nya Love, you will: • Discover the profound impact of breath awareness, meditation, and mindful walking on your spiritual development • Experience the transformative power of tea ceremonies, sweat lodges, dance, and drumming in connecting with your ancestral roots • Unveil the beauty and significance of ancestral worship, nature connection, hammams, and prayer in enhancing your holistic well-being • Embrace the wisdom of vision quests and smudging to cleanse your energy and restore balance in your life Delve into the world of lost secrets and forgotten remedies, as you explore the use of herbal remedies and natural ingredients in Latin American and African American cultures. From menstrual issues and reproductive health to skin and hair care, you will uncover the age-old wisdom that has been passed down through generations. Harness the power of homemade beauty and skincare products, empowering yourself with the ability to customize, sustain, and truly care for your body. Celebrate the uniqueness of your cultural identity as you prioritize self-care as an act of self-love, connecting with nature and embracing your roots in the pursuit of holistic well-being. Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and ...

Genre: History