A Brief History of Watnall (Brief Histories, North Nottingham Book 2) by J M Lee (Amazon) (7 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Watnall today is a pleasant, leafy dormitory area for a number of nearby conurbations, including the City of Nottingham itself. It blends into similar residential areas which stretch away seamlessly towards Kimberley, Nuthall and beyond. It is a desirable place to live, with a great pressure for modem housing. Had you been here two centuries ago, however, you would have been in the midst of a small and remote hamlet, surrounded on all sides by the fields and activities of a completely agricultural way of life. The history of Watnall goes back at least to Saxon times. After the Norman invasion of 1066, the village came under the stewardship of William Peverel and first enters the official records as an entry in the Domesday survey of 1087. As medieval times progressed, Watnall evolved in a very complex manner as two distinct parcels of land: the later Watnall Chaworth and Watnall Cantelupe. Some notable people and institutions were Lords at one time or another - Beauvale Priory, the ...

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A Brief History of Kimberley (Brief Histories, North Nottingham Book 1) by J M Lee (15 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Kimberley is a small suburban town on the fringes of Nottingham. It arose, probably, as a Saxon settlement, many years before the Norman Conquest and first saw the light of day in records as an entry in the Domesday survey of 1087. For centuries it remained a remote and obscure agricultural hamlet. As the medieval period progressed, it acquired and lost great landowners, some of them in dramatic circumstances. William Peverel was probably the mightiest, but there were others, including the Duke of Rutland, Lord Melbourne, and the Earls of Essex. By about 1800, the system of large, open fields, cultivated communally in 'strips', had all but disappeared; the turnpike road of 1763 occupied the valley bottom and transport had started to improve. The age of railways was yet to dawn, but the Nottingham Canal had reached the fringes of the area, and mining had taken its first steps towards operations on an industrial scale. Kimberley had arrived at the beginning of a broad industrial ...

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Jewish Palestine/Arab Palestine: A History of Conflict by Debra Cohen (Mars&Bella MUSIC) (14 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Inspired by the documentary, "Birth of a Conflict", this eBook is a summary of events that led up to the Jewish Palestinians regaining their land, and why the Arab Palestinians did not achieve statehood at the time of The British Mandates. Through a series of testimonies made available through audio recordings from the Palestinian police, and by interviews recorded in a secret British document that was discovered in the UK, we can finally understand how this conflict began in the Middle East. A must-read for every person engaged in discussions today about the Muslim-Jewish conflict.

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Cocina Criolla del Caribe: 150 recetas tradicionales de Puerto Rico, Cuba y República Dominicana (Crudo y Sin Filtro) (Spanish Edition) by Camilo Cesarino Price verified 3 hours ago

Este no es otro aburrido libro de recetas. Aquí no encontrarás ensaladas César con pollo seco ni postres insípidos. Esto es un viaje por la vibrante y rica gastronomía del Caribe, una cocina llena de historia, sabor y, sí, un poco de irreverencia. Objetivo del libro: Que te ensucies las manos, te llenes de grasa y, sobre todo, que disfrutes. La cocina criolla es una celebración de la vida, una fiesta que no conoce moderación ni dietas insípidas. Queremos que cada receta te haga sentir como si estuvieras en una playa caribeña, con el sol calentándote la piel y el sonido del mar de fondo. Aquí vas a encontrar de todo: desde los platos principales que tus abuelos cocinaban con amor y un toque de magia, hasta los postres que cierran las comidas familiares con broche de oro. Las bebidas que proponemos te harán olvidar los mojitos aguados que sirven en los bares turísticos. Este libro está diseñado para que puedas replicar, con autenticidad y sin pretensiones, los ...

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La conquista española de América: Un apasionante repaso a los conquistadores y sus conquistas de los imperios azteca e incaico (Mesoamérica) ... by Billy Wellman Price verified 39 minutes ago

La conquista española de las Américas es una parte fundamental de la historia de la colonización. El descubrimiento hecho por Cristóbal Colón, aunque accidental, de una nueva masa de tierra puso el mundo patas arriba. A partir de finales del siglo XV, el reino de España encabezó el esfuerzo de colonización, enviando una expedición tras otra a las islas del Caribe y, posteriormente, a América del Norte y del Sur. Mediante la violencia, el derramamiento de sangre y la conquista, los conquistadores españoles lograron hacerse con el control de las ricas y prósperas tierras de las civilizaciones indígenas americanas, arrasando magníficas entidades políticas y sociales como los imperios azteca e inca. Este libro narra la historia de cómo España consiguió conquistar las Américas en medio siglo, desde finales del 1400 hasta mediados del 1500. Aunque la explotación y la guerra continuaron entre colonizadores y colonizados después de este periodo, las mayores campañas ...

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The Day America Died by Will Clark (6 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

America's beginning wasn't easy or predestined. It took citizens of courage and wisdom not only to create that vision, but also to take those first bold steps. They sacrificed everything to give those who would come after them un-imagined freedom and opportunity. They saw only a future of prosperity, caring, decency, and fellowship for those later citizens. The people's decision on November 6, 2012 changed that American dream their ancestors had fought so hard to fulfill. They elected Barack Hussein Obama as president of the United States of America. That was the day the bullet was intentionally and prophetically fired directly through America's heart. That's the day America died. The election for his first term, 2008-2012, was a new American experiment, a risky experiment. A virtually unknown, untested, and inexperienced person was elected as president of the most powerful country on earth. His known background and experience was only that of a community organizer. In that role ...

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A Brief History of Awsworth (Brief Histories, North Nottingham Book 4) by J M Lee (3 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Awsworth today is a dormitory area for a collection of nearby conurbations, including the City of Nottingham itself. But walking along "The Lane" in modern times, it's not hard to transport yourself back a couple of hundred years to the tiny hamlet of the past, surrounded as it was, on all sides, by rural England. And through the mists of time it's possible to glimpse a fascinating story. The origins of Awsworth go back at least to Saxon times. After that, as the centuries progressed, it came under some dramatic influences: Lenton Priory, whose Prior was executed during the Dissolution, the Lords Cromwell, the Babbington family which met disaster after plotting against Elizabeth, the Sheffields of Butterwick, the Willoughby family of Risley, the Earl of Stamford and more. Awsworth had some interesting early industry too with its 17th century glasshouse, and as the influence of the great families slowly faded it progressed rapidly towards a more industrial future. The English canal ...

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New Zealand: People, Places and Events that Shaped the History of New Zealand by James Boyle (60 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

History of New Zealand New Zealand is a country that has forever been admired for its beautiful landscapes - a wilderness that barely seems to be touched by humans. The populated areas are surrounded by forests, plains, rocky mountains - even beaches. All of this gives New Zealand that heavenly vibe. However, the place we admire today has been heavily affected by its history. People who wanted to farm the land versus people who wanted to keep the land the way it is. A land that, despite the wars it had been through, has managed to hang on to its beauty. Packed with colonization, war and expansion, the history of New Zealand is something everyone should know and study in this day and age. Buy this book today!

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A Brief History of Newthorpe (Brief Histories, North Nottingham Book 3) by J M Lee (7 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Newthorpe arose some time before the Norman Conquest, its name suggestive of a Danish origin. Like its neighbours, it first appears in public records as an entry in the Domesday Book and for centuries afterwards existed as a large and relatively important agricultural hamlet. It was probably idyllic: a small village centre of thatched cottages, surrounded by hundreds of acres of fields and commons. In medieval times it became part of the huge estates belonging to two important, local monasteries - Lenton and Beauvale - and after the Dissolution became the property of a series of important land-owning families including the Earls of Essex, the Willoughby family of Risley and the Lords Stamford, Melbourne and Cowper. Earl Cowper was the last of the major landowners; his estates lasted until the early part of the 20th century before being broken up and sold off in small, private lots. The landed gentry went into decline, basically, as the tide of industrialisation advanced. Framework ...

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Helga Gisladottir Borgford: Biography of an Icelandic Woman by Brian Borgford Price verified 5 hours ago

A convoluted childhood and a tragic death are the bookends for Helga's winding path through an intriguing and challenging life. Sent away from her large family as a baby, Helga traversed her early years as an orphan might. She was an adopted child, a servant, a maid, and a farmworker in the unforgiving environment of west-central Iceland. After meeting and marrying her husband, Saeumundur, while working on a farm, the couple moved to southwestern Iceland where they completed their family. Looking for a better life for their four children, She and Saemundur emigrated from Iceland for a new life in Canada. Helga's life ended abruptly at sixty years of age from a typhus epidemic in Manitoba. However, her legacy and memory live on through her surviving offspring and their descendants.

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The Alexiad by Anna Komnene (86 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Anna Komnene's 'The Alexiad' is a remarkable historical and biographical account that chronicles the life and reign of her father, Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, in 12th century Byzantium. Written in a classical literary style, Komnene's work offers valuable insights into the political intrigue, military campaigns, and cultural developments of the time. The Alexiad stands out as one of the few surviving works authored by a woman from this period, showcasing Komnene's intelligence and literary prowess. Through detailed descriptions and engaging narratives, Komnene paints a vivid picture of the Byzantine court and society, making the book a significant contribution to medieval literature. As the daughter of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, Anna Komnene had a unique perspective on the events of her time, which inspired her to write The Alexiad. Her intimate knowledge of court politics and military affairs enabled her to craft a nuanced and insightful portrayal of her father's reign. Komnene's ...

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Liverpool to Kirkby Fields: A glimpse at life in a 1950-60s overspill town. by Kate Higgins (36 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A tale of a personal account of a childhood spent in Kirkby, the first of the Liverpool overspill towns to develop - the story takes me back over 35 years to when my dad was employed during the second world war as a civil servant at the Royal Ordnance factory. With a population of around 3,000 made up mainly of farming people, the pretty little town was just a few years later to be developed into the new town with population figures reaching 50,000 at its peak. As I walk through Kirkby Park estate, 35 years since I left Kirkby, I recall the people, the events, Liverpool's working life and social life, and the humour which together made me and my seven brothers and sisters who we are today. I note the changes we lived through, the days when our telephone was the one in the red box on the corner of the road; our first television set; to today's technological world; scenes through the years of family life, school days where the remnants of Victoriana ran parallel with Beatlemania in the ...

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Are You Still Alive?: A Novel of Redemption by Zev Cohen (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

June 1941. Nazi-occupied Poland as the Holocaust begins. Emil Grossman is forced to leave his home and finds himself at the mercy of a cruel and murderous invading power seeking to eradicate everyone and everything he holds dear. Saved from certain death in a slave labor camp, he is offered a second chance when he meets a young mother, Ella, and her daughter Sophie in the ghetto. Love gives him the motivation to fight for their survival against all odds, but will it be enough to sustain them as they embark on a journey from the Nazi killing fields of Europe to the founding struggle of the new State of Israel. Are You Still Alive? is a story of love, courage, and hope in the face of despair and, above all, a testament to the indomitable power of the human spirit.

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India: History of India: From Prehistoric Settlements to the Modern Republic of India by Edward Pannell (35 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

NEW AND UPDATED 2ND EDITION RELEASED IN JULY 2017 READ FOR FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED India is the home of ancient religions and practices. It is a nation whose fascinating history teaches us about tolerance, diversity, and unity. This far-reaching subcontinent has been the place where great empires have developed, the place of monumental battles, the place of foreign invaders and the place of birth of cultures and religions. This book represents a compelling illustration of one of the world's oldest civilizations: the road it followed to reach the place where it is today, and the primary elements that shaped its culture. It is a narrative that takes you from the ancient beginnings of the nation to modern-day India. Here is a brief insight into the content of the book: * Ancient India: its most significant empires and the coming of Islam * Medieval India: the primary events that shaped its culture * British Colonization: how did it settle in India and what impact did it ...

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Historia incaica: 500 datos interesantes sobre los incas (Colección de Historias Curiosas) (Spanish Edition) by Ahoy Publications Price verified 39 minutes ago

¡Descubra los misterios de la historia incaica con estos 500 datos fascinantes! Acompáñenos a explorar la historia incaica, desde el surgimiento de su civilización en el siglo XII hasta su declive en el siglo XVI. Descubra el funcionamiento interno de sus estructuras políticas y sociales, sus creencias espirituales y sus costumbres funerarias. Conozca sus vestimentas y las artes que adornaban su tierra, junto a las leyes y la justicia que gobernaban su sociedad. Aprenda sobre sus prácticas médicas, agricultura y acuicultura, arquitectura, tecnología, idioma, comercio y mucho más. 500 datos interesantes sobre la historia incaica es una mirada global a una civilización fascinante. Dentro de este libro encontrará información sobre: • El surgimiento de la civilización incaica • Su gobierno y estructura política • Su religión y espiritualidad • Las costumbres incaicas sobre muerte y entierro • Las fiestas incaicas • Su comida y gastronomía • La ...

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Syros. The noble heart of the Cyclades: A different Greece travel guide (Greek Islands) (Travel to culture and landscape) by Denis Roubien (15 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

You want to discover the natural and cultural treasures of one of the most extraordinary Greek islands from an expert? This is the book for you! (Look also for the other books in the series) You will see this is not just another Greek islands travel guide. In this book, you will discover, through a travel story and a large number of photos with concise historical and architectural explanations, the known and unknown treasures of one of the most extraordinary islands of Greece. Syros, the heart of the Cyclades, includes two very different settlements: Ano Syros A shelter from pirates, a cultural centre with some of the first schools in Greece, and today a rare medieval fortified town Hermoupolis The former residential, cultural, commercial, and industrial centre of Greece. The world's largest neoclassical ensemble. A feast of images The author of this book holds a Ph.D. in Architectural History from the National Technical University of Athens and a master's in heritage ...

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Pirates of the Wild West: A Time Travel Sea Adventure with a Western Twist by Bryan Cantrell (111 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

1718 the infamous pirates of the Caribbean meet secretly in Nassau harbor on Blackbeard's prized ship the Queen Anne's Revenge. Caught in the clutches of a tempestuous storm, their lives take an unimaginable turn when a time vortex whisks them away to the year 1873, casting their ship into the depths of San Francisco Bay. Prepare to set sail on a thrilling fusion of history and fantasy as the Golden Age of Piracy collides with the untamed spirit of the Wild West! In Pirates of the Wild West, the most notorious swashbucklers to ever roam the Caribbean find themselves shipwrecked and stranded amidst cowboys, gunfights, train heists, and the relentless power of steam engines, Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Calico Jack Rackham, and others must adapt to this alien world in their pursuit of treasure and freedom from the hangman's noose. Join these legendary pirates as they chart a treacherous path through the uncharted territories of the Wild West. In a saga that seamlessly weaves together ...

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Ancient History, Bundle 1: History of Empires, Ancient History (Ancient History Series) by Robert Dean (27 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

A captivating study of the beginnings of art, engineering, architecture, and more. An overview of some of the most powerful empires throughout history that helped make humankind the versatile and complicated species we are today. ========================================================== History of Empires: Rise and Fall of the Greatest "Empires" in History! Understanding The: Roman Empire, American Empire, British Empire, & Much More... Mesopotamia, Byzantine Empire Book 1) A thrilling study of empires whose leaders lost sight of their civic obligations, leading to revolts, social disruption, and inescapable destruction. Journey through war, famine, conquest, and death. ========================================================== Ancient History: History of the Ancient World: Ancient Civilizations, and Ancient Empires. History that Defined our World (Ancient Roman History, Human... Greek Mythology, Ancient Empires Book 1) 3rd edition with added content Discover how ...

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On the Wings of the Red-Tailed Hawk (The Centenary Chronicles-Tales of American Women) by Gail Combs Oglesby (21 Reviews)    Price verified 39 minutes ago

Awarded the 5-star from Reader's Favorite Winner of the highly coveted 5-star Highly Recommended award from The Historical Fiction Company. Nominated for the Eric Hoffer Award for Excellence. Plymouth 1620-Sarah has left the security of all she knows to travel with her husband to the New World, but things don't go as planned. The Mayflower is lost unable to find the colony already there they must manage on their own. Not enough food, no shelter, then people start dying. Can Sarah find her inner strength and prevail or is she destined to join the others, another grave on Coles Hill. "On the Wings of the Red-Tailed Hawk" is deeply satisfying. Whether it veers towards happiness or sadness, it stays true to the story's spirit and provides a fitting conclusion to Sarah's journey. This book stands out for its focus on ordinary women of the past, whose accomplishments were anything but ordinary. This perspective is refreshing and adds a unique dimension to the genre of historical fiction. ...

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Saints & Scoundrels: Colorful Characters of Arizona (Wild West History) by Julie McDonald (43 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

I love my home state of Arizona! My family has been here for over 100 years. With some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, it is indeed a land of color and contrast. Equally colorful are the many characters who have called Arizona home. John Shaw was killed in 1905 in a gun fight after robbing cowboys who were gambling in a saloon. He was buried where he fell and was dug up the next day by the same cowboys he robbed; to be given one last drink of whiskey. Arizona's lovable outlaw, Climax Jim, who escaped numerous prison cells. Dollie Wiley had a revolving door of husbands and her constant companions--diamonds and rat poison. Hi Jolly and his herd of camels in Western Arizona. The amazing Navajo Code Talkers and their role in World War II. The honeymoon disappearance of Glen and Bessie Hyde, and many more. Good men and bad women, bad men and good women. I hope you enjoy reading these stories as much as I enjoyed writing them. Here's to FUN history!

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Italy: Guide to the The Most Important Events, People and Places that Created Italian History by Emma Barese (33 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Read this book for free with your Kindle Unlimited membership! If you want to find out about the events that shaped the evolution of Italy, this book is a must read. It features an outline of the most significant events, such as the birth of the Roman Empire (and the way in which this ultimately and irrevocably changed the social landscape of the peninsula), the influence of the Renaissance movement, the role of Italy in the World Wars, and much more. This book shows that what makes Italy glorious and special is actually the uniqueness of each region. Every area comes with its individualities in regard to art, culture, cuisine and civic identity, something that can be clearly observed to this very day. After delving into this country's compelling history, you will come to the conclusion that its strength lies precisely in its picturesque and diverse regions. So, if you want to broaden your perspective of Italy, we encourage you to read this book. We're confident it will appeal ...

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