WAR-READY: THE CIVILIANS 2024 EDITION WAR HANDBOOK by MARK BARNETT Price verified 33 minutes ago

Civilians being prepared for war brings security and readiness. Preparation ensures safety measures are in place, reducing panic during crises. It empowers individuals to respond effectively to dangers, potentially saving lives. Being prepared fosters resilience, enabling quicker recovery from disruptions. It offers a sense of control amidst uncertainty, providing peace of mind. Preparedness encourages unity within communities, strengthening support networks during adversity. It allows for swift adaptation to changing situations, ...

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The Battles are the Best Bits by Simon B Jones (PublishNation) (40 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

'A very good informative read' 'I highly recommend it' Ever wanted to know more about ancient history but didn't know where to start? The Battles are the Best Bits will take you on a journey from the beginnings of civilisation in Mesopotamia and the glory days of Ancient Egypt, through the brutal rise and fall of Assyria and the epic struggle between Greece and Persia, to the spectacular triumphs and calamitous disasters of the Roman Empire and finally to the shock-wave of the Arab conquests. With passion and humour, the ...

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Pearl: You are Cleared to Land by Deanna Edens (362 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Have you ever heard of The Pearl of Alaska? How about The Hillbilly Eskimo? Do you know the name of the woman who received the Wright Brothers' Master Pilot Award at the age of ninety-seven? Well, her name is Pearl and this is a story about her and her family and friends. To be more precise many of these stories are hers -- authentic memories written by an amazing woman. Pearl Bragg Laska Chamberlain was the first woman to fly her own plane from the Lower 48 up the Alaska Highway to Alaska. She worked as a flight instructor, ...

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Agamemnon and Orestes: Adapted from "What The Ancient Greeks And Romans Told About Their Gods And Heroes" by Nikolay A. Kun (Myths and Legends of ... by Nikolay Kun (4 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The stories of the house of King Agamemnon after his return from the Trojan War. A detailed and easy-to-read retelling of Aeschylus's trilogy, "The Oresteia", which includes three tragedies - "Agamemnon", "The Libation Bearers" and "The Eumenides", as well as the play "Iphigenia in Tauris" by Euripides and other ancient sources. The book is based on the translation of the bestseller "What The Ancient Greeks And Romans Told About Their Gods And Heroes" by Nikolay A. Kun. The content of this book is also included in the compilation ...

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Geronimo: A Life from Beginning to End (Native American History) by Hourly History (521 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

Discover the remarkable life of Geronimo... Free BONUS Inside! The legendary Geronimo led one of the last great Apache uprisings against American expansionism. The lands of the Apache tribe comprised what is today part of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States, and Geronimo was one of the last who dared to stand up to the powers that encroached on the Native American way of life. In the end, even the cunning and might of Geronimo had to surrender to the wayward expansion of the west. As a prisoner of war, he ...

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Rule by The HANDS of The CLOCK by Deane Russell (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Perhaps the only book written about Prime Minister Mackenzie King from a personal perspective. Deane Russell spent seven and a half years (1939 to 1945) as principle secretary to Prime Minister Mackenzie King. Although Deane started this book while still serving the prime minister, he never finished until decades later. Deane passed away before he could get his book published. This, the Family Edition, is a joint effort between Deane's son, Lorne and Deane's nephew, Brian Borgford. A formal annotated version has been published by the ...

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Historia de Estados Unidos: Un apasionante recorrido por los principales acontecimientos que dieron forma a los Estados Unidos de América (Spanish ... by Billy Wellman (8 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

La historia de Estados Unidos es un proceso vivo que evoluciona y crece constantemente, con nuevos capítulos que van tomando forma a medida que hablamos. Hoy, Estados Unidos es venerado en todo el mundo como una superpotencia mundial, un modelo de democracia y el tipo de país que todas las naciones deberían aspirar a emular. ¿Cómo ha llegado hasta ahí? ¿Y cómo adquirió esta reputación? A lo largo de las décadas, millones de personas han abandonado sus países de origen para emigrar a Estados Unidos en busca del sueño ...

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The Toltec Civilization: An Enthralling Overview of the History of the Toltecs, Starting from the Classic Maya Period in Mesoamerica to the Rise of ... by Enthralling History (86 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

If you are curious about how the intriguing Toltec civilization started, how the people lived, and how their culture influenced later generations, then keep reading! Precursors to the Aztecs (amazing in their own right), the Toltec people were the pre-columbian Mesoamerican civilization honored for their artisanship and tactile warfare - considered so fierce and respectablel that the Aztecs claimed descendancy from them! How did this empire come to be regarded as the apex of culture, sophistication, and civilization? Why did the ...

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The Olmec Civilization: An Enthralling Overview of the History of the Olmecs, Starting from Agriculture in Mesoamerica to the Fall of La Venta ... by Enthralling History (74 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Which came first - the Olmecs or the Mayan? The Olmecs or the Incans? Walk with us among Colossal Heads and some of the first pyramids in Mesoamerica - yes! Pyramids across the world from Giza and Egypt! Come join us on the journey to discover just where this amazing culture began and ended - and why we are still studying the Olmecs today. Historians and scholars still battle over the origins of - and reasons for- some of Mesoamerica's formative civilizations downturn. How could such unique, innovative, and thriving societies fall ...

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The Warriors: A WWII Thriller (The Tenth Avatar - Book 1) by Gary Naiman (53 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

An unmarked aircraft has crashed on a Far Eastern mountain, its wreckage scattered on a 23,000 foot ridge. With the world at the brink of war, four strangers are drawn to that mountain by interwoven events. The Spanish missionary flees his nation's civil war. The Baltistani hunter scours the Himalaya for his sister's murderers. The American reporter tracks the Axis document that killed her journalist husband. The British mountaineer craves a final shot at the peak that claimed his comrades. Driven by their bitter pasts, the four ...

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The Trojan Cycle: Adapted from "What The Ancient Greeks And Romans Told About Their Gods And Heroes" by Nikolay A. Kun (Myths and Legends of Ancient ... by Nikolay Kun (2 Reviews)    Price verified 28 minutes ago

The stories of Troy, including a detailed and easy-to-read retelling of the Iliad by Homer and other ancient sources. The book is based on the translation of the bestseller "What The Ancient Greeks And Romans Told About Their Gods And Heroes" by Nikolay A. Kun. The content of this book is also included in the compilation "Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece."

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The Demon King: An Ennin Mystery #5 (The Ennin Mysteries) by Ben Stevens (12 Reviews)    Price verified 43 minutes ago

Ennin pits his wits - and muscles - against the infamous daimyo known as the 'Demon King'... But hidden deep down in his dungeons, the Demon King keeps something straight out of the darkest nightmare... And he decides to introduce 'it' to Ennin... This is the 5th Ennin Mystery. Amazon reviews for ENNIN (various titles) - 'The greatest of Japan's detectives, Ennin, and of course his trusted servant and chronicler Kukai... ' M. Dowden, Hall of Fame, TOP 50 Amazon reviewer 'These Ennin Mysteries are absolutely fabulous... ' sshap 'I ...

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The Akkadian Empire: An Enthralling Overview of the Rise and Fall of the Akkadians (History of Mesopotamia) by Enthralling History (116 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Discover the remarkable history of the first ancient empire of Mesopotamia after the long-lived civilization of Sumer! Where did Sargon the Great come from -- this abandoned baby rescued from the river? How did he grow up to daringly and dramatically conquer all of Mesopotamia and beyond? What propelled his stunning ascent to rule the world's first empire, which stretched from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea? What can we learn about the fascinating origins and culture of the Akkadians and their unprecedented rise? What ...

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The Arminius Chronicles I: Fighting in the Roman Legions by Dr Eulenspiegel (Historical Fiction Media) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

In this first book, the Germanic warrior Arminius fights in Rome's Imperial Legions, brutally suppressing a revolt in the neighboring Roman province of Illyria in the year 6AD. Having been stolen from his Germanic homeland fifteen years before, the young Arminius grew up in Rome where he was forced to join the empire's auxiliary forces. When the Illyrians rebel, Rome is caught by surprise. Arminius and his auxiliary cavalry unit made up of other displaced Germanic warriors are deployed to defend the empire's homeland from a ...

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The Roaring Twenties: A Captivating Guide to a Period of Dramatic Social and Political Change, a False Sense of Prosperity, and Its Impact on the ... by Captivating History (232 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Explore the Captivating History of the Roaring Twenties Free History BONUS Inside! Few decades capture the imagination like the 1920s. Like so many good stories, it got its start from a time of great turmoil and ended in a dramatic fashion. What happened between 1920 and 1929 has passed beyond history and has become legend. The lessons of the 1920s are still relevant today. Many of the debates and issues of the era are still part of the national conversation. Economic policies, consumer behaviors and mass culture of the 1920s ...

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American Immigrant: Why We Left, Why We Came by Pippa Pralen (48 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Bounded by indenture, haunted by Hessians, fleeing pogroms, their voices echo in the pursuit of freedom. Embark on a journey as an "eyewitness to history" and delve into the heritage of your ancestors. Raw and vivid accounts of individuals grappling with pogroms, slavery, captivity, poverty, indentured servitude, and political oppression. Discover the bravery of the commoners in Jamestown colony who clashed with the noble elites in a crucial moment during the dawn of America's democracy. Journey from the turbulent 1600s to the 21st ...

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Why Ruin Another Life by Anthony Weathers (Self Published Anthony Weathers Author) (13 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Anthony Weathers was told a story years ago. Upon hearing it, he felt compelled to write a novel based on the true events. This novel delves into themes of domestic abuse and violence, shedding light on the social taboos and inequalities of the time. Step into the haunting world of Why Ruin Another Life, a riveting tale that transports you to 1950s Black Mississippi. Brace yourself for a captivating generational odyssey where a single event has the power to reshape destinies. Witness the gripping narrative unfold as an unsuspecting ...

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King Henry VII: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of British Royalty) by Hourly History (343 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Discover the remarkable life of King Henry VII... Free BONUS Inside! Henry VII was not destined to be the well-known (or perhaps better described as infamous) king that his son was after him, but his place in history remains important. With his victory over Richard III in 1485, Henry brought England out of the Middle Ages and ushered it into the modern era. His reign ended decades of bloody civil wars and provided the wealth and stability necessary for commerce and art to thrive in England. When Henry's son, Henry VIII, ascended ...

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The World of Lady Lazarus by Michele Lang (5 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Michele Lang is the author of the acclaimed LADY LAZARUS historical fantasy series from Tor. In this little guide, you will find a window into the historical and metaphysical context for the series - the intense, fascinating café culture of Budapest in the 1930s. A non-fiction collection of information and essays to complement the fantasy series.

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Ivan the Terrible: A Captivating Guide to the First Tsar of Russia and His Impact on Russian History (Biographies) by Captivating History (129 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

If you want to discover the captivating life of Ivan the Terrible, then keep reading... Free History BONUS Inside! Considering that he has gone down in history as Ivan the Terrible, the first tsar of Russia could hardly have been a Boy Scout. As his name suggests, Ivan had an utterly terrifying presence during his thirty-seven-year-long reign. Ivan's story is not only one of brutality, but it is also a tale of great suffering. It's the story of a little boy whose father died when he was just a toddler; a story of a child ...

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Antigua Cartago: Una apasionante guía sobre las civilizaciones fenicia y cartaginesa (Antiguas Civilizaciones) (Spanish Edition) by Billy Wellman (5 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

La historia de la antigua Cartago: ¡el imperio perdido que desafió a Roma! ¿Qué sabemos realmente de la antigua Cartago? La mayor parte de lo que se ha escrito sobre este otrora gran imperio se basa en escritos romanos y griegos sesgados en contra de los cartagineses. Ahora, gracias a un cuidadoso trabajo académico y a asombrosos descubrimientos arqueológicos, por fin se puede conocer la verdadera Cartago. Retroceda en el tiempo a un mundo antiguo de dioses extraños y sacrificios humanos. Viaje a la ciudad más rica del ...

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Shergar: A True Crime Story of Kidnapping, Racehorse and Politics by Conrad Bauer (Maplewood Publishing) (75 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

A true crime story set in Ireland and involving kidnapping, the IRA and a phenomenal racehorse named Shergar. Who Kidnap Shergar? A mystery that has baffled authorities for years... Ask anyone in Great Britain or Ireland about famous racehorses and they'll likely have only one name to tell you. Shergar. At his peak, Shergar was one of the most elegant, powerful, and successful racehorses in the history of the sport. By the time he retired, his reputation alone was enough to earn massive amounts of money. But then, one cold ...

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Modern Greece: A Captivating Guide to the History of Greece, Starting from the Greek War of Independence Through the Balkan Wars, World War I and II, ... by Captivating History (67 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Did you know that while the Greek civilization is thousands of years old, Greece itself has only been a nation since the early 1800s? Many people know about the glories of ancient Greece: the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the sculptures, the writings of Homer, and the adventures of Achilles and Jason and the Argonauts. They know about the Greek gods and goddesses, of Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Hermes, Aphrodite, Poseidon, and many others. Even the term "Trojan Horse," named after the trick that the Greeks played on the inhabitants of Troy, ...

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El Imperio otomano: Una guía apasionante de una de las dinastías más poderosas y longevas de la historia mundial (Europa) (Spanish Edition) by Billy Wellman (18 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

De pequeño principado turco a superpotencia mundial, el papel del Imperio otomano en la historia del mundo es ciertamente innegable. Durante más de seis siglos, el imperio fue posiblemente el imperio musulmán más fuerte del mundo, dominando a sus rivales en Europa y Asia durante muchos años. Abarcando tres continentes y controlando tierras en los Balcanes, el Cáucaso, Crimea, Anatolia, Oriente Próximo, Levante, Egipto y el norte de África, el Imperio otomano fue una de las potencias más amenazadoras en el apogeo de su ...

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La civilización sumeria: Una apasionante visión general de Sumeria y los antiguos sumerios (Historia de Mesopotamia) (Spanish Edition) by Billy Wellman (25 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

¿Cuánto sabe sobre la «cuna de la civilización»? Explore el legado de los brillantes antiguos mesopotámicos que transformaron el mundo. El legado de la antigua Mesopotamia fue realmente revolucionario. Dibujos infantiles rayados en arcilla húmeda evolucionaron hasta convertirse en el primer lenguaje escrito. Los mesopotámicos escribieron los primeros poemas épicos, los primeros himnos, las primeras historias y los primeros códigos legales. Desarrollaron la primera rueda para el transporte; los sencillos carros que ...

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La civilización olmeca: Un apasionante repaso a la historia de los olmecas, desde la agricultura en Mesoamérica hasta la caída de La Venta (El ... by Enthralling History (54 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

¿Quiénes llegaron primero, los olmecas o los mayas? ¿Los olmecas o los incas? Camine con nosotros entre cabezas colosales y algunas de las primeras pirámides de Mesoamérica, ¡sí! ¡Pirámides de todo el mundo desde Giza y Egipto! Acompáñenos en el viaje para descubrir dónde empezó y terminó esta asombrosa cultura, y por qué seguimos estudiando a los olmecas hoy en día. Los historiadores y los estudiosos aún se debaten sobre los orígenes -- y las razones -- del declive de algunas de las civilizaciones formativas de ...

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El Imperio azteca: Un apasionante recorrido por la historia de los aztecas, a partir del asentamiento en el valle de México (El Antiguo México) ... by Billy Wellman (20 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Si siente curiosidad por saber cómo vivían y dirigían su imperio los extraordinarios aztecas, ¡siga leyendo! Los extraordinarios aztecas formaron un vasto y organizado imperio famoso por su destreza militar, su comercio expansivo, su intrigante cultura y su ingeniosa agricultura, todo ello desde una isla en un pantano. Pero, ¿dónde estaba su misteriosa tierra natal, Aztlán? ¿Cómo llegaron a dominar el valle de México? Explore los fascinantes orígenes de los aztecas y descubra cómo una tribu errante del desierto llegó a ...

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La civilización maya: Una apasionante visión de la historia maya, desde la dominación de los olmecas en el México antiguo hasta la llegada de ... by Enthralling History (124 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

¿Siguen existiendo los mayas? ¿Cuál es la importancia del descubrimiento de Chichén Itzá? ¿Cómo cayó esta poderosa civilización? Si quiere respuestas a estas intrigantes preguntas, siga leyendo... Los mayas crearon una sociedad asombrosa, llena de sorpresas que nos mantienen adivinando cómo llegó a ser este pueblo y por qué -- exactamente -- cayó su civilización. Abundan las teorías, los descubrimientos arqueológicos nos dejan perplejos e inspirados, pero una cosa es cierta: ¡su historia se parece mucho más a ...

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The Victorian Era: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Queen Victoria and an Era in the History of the United Kingdom Known for Its Hierarchy-Based ... by Captivating History (170 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Victorian Era, then keep reading... Free History BONUS Inside! When Queen Victoria stepped onto the throne of Great Britain and Ireland in 1837, gone were the days when the monarch had supreme authority over the kingdom. Victoria ruled at the head of a government with which she was meant to converse, debate, and ultimately guide, and it was a job she sometimes struggled to perform. Victoria described herself as an emotional creature and blamed her gender for what she ...

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Historia de Grecia: Un apasionante recorrido por la historia de Grecia (Mitología e historia de Grecia) (Spanish Edition) by Billy Wellman (9 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Realmente está aquí: ¡Toda la historia de Grecia en un solo volumen! Este libro lleva a los lectores por un sucinto viaje desde los primeros asentamientos de Grecia hasta el siglo XX. Su narrativa, fácil de leer, pero meticulosamente investigada, cautivará a los aficionados a la historia, a los estudiantes y a cualquier persona interesada en aprender más sobre Grecia. Este conciso resumen abarca las civilizaciones griegas de la Edad de Piedra y de Bronce, las épocas arcaica y clásica, los siglos de dominación romana y el ...

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Spartans: A Captivating Guide to the Fierce Warriors of Ancient Greece, Including Spartan Military Tactics, the Battle of Thermopylae, How Sparta Was ... by Captivating History (158 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

If you want to discover the captivating history of Sparta, then keep reading... Free History BONUS Inside! Sparta is one of the first names that comes to mind when we think about the ancient world. And this is for good reason. After its founding sometime in the 10th century BCE, Sparta soon rose to be one of the most powerful city-states in not only the Greek but the entire ancient world. Its unique government, which featured two kings and an elected senate, helped it achieve relative political stability early on in its ...

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"WAR" "Visionary tales of Human Conflict from The Middle East" by Rory Patrick Allen (St. Albans Publishing House) (10 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

For millenia The Middle East has been plagued by war. This millenium has been no different, with wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Devastation has been wreaked on ordinary,innocent people. Children have been indiscriminately killed, Young men have had their lives terminated before they have had the chance to live their lives to the full. War orphans abound. Widows and Widowers weep at their spouses' graves. Grand Parents have lost generations of their families. Whole communities have been destroyed and villages razed to the ground. I ...

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Los caballeros templarios: Una historia apasionante del auge y la caída de la orden militar católica más influyente (Historia de la Iglesia) ... by Enthralling History (61 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

¿Sabía usted que la Orden de los Templarios era tan estricta que sus miembros solo podían comer carne tres veces por semana? Los caballeros templarios se han consolidado como la organización militar más popular de la época medieval. Todo el mundo ha oído hablar de la orden, y todo el mundo está familiarizado con la imagen de un caballero cruzado medieval con una cruz roja en su uniforme blanco. Pero, ¿quiénes eran exactamente los templarios? ¿Cuál era su objetivo? ¿Y son ciertos los rumores sobre su naturaleza ...

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Historical Duos: Extraordinary Partnerships That Shaped History by PL Thomas (10 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

Behind every accomplished individual stands a supporter, mentor, or collaborator who played a pivotal role in their success. Embark on an exhilarating odyssey through history with Historical Duos: Extraordinary Partnerships That Changed the World, a mesmerizing exploration of dynamic duos who forged groundbreaking paths. This compelling book weaves together the stories of remarkable pairs whose collaborations shaped the way we live today. Explore the academic pursuits of intellectual trailblazers in the fields of philosophy, physics, ...

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The Roman Republic: A Captivating Guide to the Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic, SPQR and Roman Politicians Such as Julius Caesar and Cicero (The ... by Captivating History (111 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Explore the Captivating History of the Roman Republic Free History BONUS Inside! When we think of ancient Rome, the first notion that comes to mind is the one of the empire, followed by the image of a mighty emperor, his legions, colossal buildings, and the Gladiators (or the rhetoric and poetry, depending on your preferences). Some may recall the image of a "unified" Europe under a single sovereign - the emperor of Rome. However, Rome did not become remarkable at this considerably late phase. In fact, many historians see the ...

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Greek Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Greek Myths, Gods, and Goddesses (Greek Mythology and History) by Enthralling History (195 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Greek mythology influences us today. For instance, did you know that the famous athletic brand Nike comes from the Greek goddess of victory? Greek mythology has, without a doubt, some of the most well-known legends in the world. Like most people, the Olympians had their fair share of family drama. This book pays strict attention to the genealogy of the Greek gods and the relationships they had with one another, whether they were good, bad, or incestuous. These divine beings gifted humanity joy and despair, and the ancient peoples ...

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Ancient Civilizations for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Maya Civilization, the Inca Empire, and Aztec History for Children (Making the Past Come ... by Captivating History (28 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Three captivating manuscripts in one book: • Maya History for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Maya Civilization, from the Olmecs through the Founding of Teotihuacan in Ancient Mesoamerica to the Spanish Conquest • The Inca Empire for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Incas and Their Civilization, from Early Beginnings to the Spanish Conquest • Aztec History for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Aztec Empire and Civilization, from the Aztecs Settling in the Valley of Mexico to the Spanish Conquest Did you know that the ...

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El antiguo Egipto: Un apasionante recorrido por la historia de Egipto, desde la colonización del valle del Nilo hasta la muerte de Cleopatra VII, ... by Billy Wellman (5 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

¿Sabía que los gatos eran extremadamente sagrados en el antiguo Egipto y que quienes mataban a uno podían ser castigados con la muerte? Según muchos egiptólogos, los antiguos egipcios nunca consideraron dioses a los animales. En cambio, los consideraban la personificación de sus poderosas deidades, lo que explica por qué los egipcios representaban a menudo a sus antiguos dioses con cabezas de animales. Lo mismo puede decirse de los gatos: no se los adoraba, pero se les tenía en gran estima. Antes de convertirse en símbolos ...

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The Teutonic Knights: A Captivating Guide to a Catholic Military Order and Their Role in the Crusades and Impact in Europe during the Middle Ages ... by Captivating History (182 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Who were the Teutonic Knights? The Teutonic Knights were established to help the sick and injured in the Holy Land in a similar vein as the Knights Hospitaller. Once they were battle-tested in war, however, they were commissioned to be full-fledged fearsome warriors, fighting for the cause of Christendom. Those causes would have the Teutonic Knights leave the Holy Land altogether when they were redeployed to Eastern Europe. Soon the knights were attempting to subdue pagans, extending their presence throughout the Baltic by way of a ...

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La Antigua Roma: Un apasionante repaso a la historia de Roma, desde el mito de Rómulo y Remo, pasando por la República, hasta la caída del Imperio ... by Enthralling History (107 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

¿Le intrigan los mitos, la cultura y el inimaginable ascenso al poder de la antigua Roma? Si es así, esta poderosa historia de la Antigua Roma le cautivará y le mantendrá avanzando por sus páginas. La asombrosa historia de Roma abarca ya 28 siglos, creciendo desde la oscuridad hasta convertirse en un enorme imperio que se extiende desde Britania hasta Oriente Medio y el sur de África. La cultura y las instituciones de Roma dejaron un legado perdurable que sigue impactando en las civilizaciones de todo el mundo. En esta ...

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Ciro el Grande: La apasionante vida del padre del Imperio persa (Explorando el Oriente Próximo) (Spanish Edition) by Billy Wellman (8 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Ciro el Grande fue humanitario, diplomático, estratega militar y gobernante del mayor imperio que el mundo había visto hasta entonces. Ciro el Grande fue un hombre extraordinario que se convirtió en leyenda en vida. El mayor testimonio de su buen carácter y sus grandes logros nos llegó a través de los enemigos de Persia: los griegos. Se dice que sirvió de inspiración a Alejandro Magno y Julio César. Ciro alcanzó tal categoría de héroe que los últimos sahs de Irán del siglo XX aún reivindicaban su legado. Sus ...

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Teddy Roosevelt: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Theodore Roosevelt Who Served as the 26th President of the United States of America (U.S. ... by Captivating History (156 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

If you want to discover the captivating life of Teddy Roosevelt, then keep reading... Free History BONUS Inside! The Roosevelt family would become a political dynasty in the United States, spanning from the late 19th century to the middle of the 20th century. The Roosevelt presence in America can be traced all the way back to their trail-blazing ancestor, Claes Martenszen van Roosevelt, a Dutchman who came to the New World with high hopes in 1644. Like many of those early American stories, the life of this very first American ...

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Amorous Trooper by Ronald Bassett (73 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

London, 1702. Adam Margery, a budding apprentice surgeon is hopelessly in awe of his cousins. Rebecca and Mary Hewar, on the other hand, are completely indifferent to Adam and his best friend Rupert Dolling. Home for his grandfather's funeral, Adam finally realises his love for the younger Hewar, Mary. However, his status is no match for the Hewar's and Rebecca takes it upon herself to ensure the relationship between her sister and Adam is severed before it is established. But Rebecca and Adam are hiding a secret. ...

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Norse Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Norse Myths, Gods, and Goddesses (Scandinavia) by Enthralling History (157 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Did you know that Loki is the father of the monstrous creatures that are prophesied to kill the gods of Asgard? When Heimdall blows his horn to signal the beginning of Ragnarök, the gods of Asgard are left with no choice but to face the forces of chaos on the battlefield of Vigrid. This is when Loki and his monstrous sons, Jörmungandr the World Serpent and Fenrir the Giant Wolf, will exact their revenge, a mission they will succeed in, although it will cost their lives. On this day, everyone, including the mightiest of gods, will ...

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The Incas and Spanish Conquest: An Enthralling Overview of the Inca Empire, Conquistadors, and Conquests in the Americas (Exploring the Past) by Billy Wellman (29 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

Two manuscripts in one book: • The Inca Empire: An Enthralling Overview of the Incas, Their Civilization in Ancient Peru, and the Spanish Conquest • The Spanish Conquest of the Americas: An Enthralling Overview of the Conquistadors and Their Conquests of the Aztec and Inca Empires For the Incas, death didn't exist; it simply took the dead to a different plane of life. So, the mummies of their emperors were treated as people; they were given food and drink and even visited each other ceremoniously. They also owned country ...

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Historia de Rusia: Un apasionante recorrido por los principales acontecimientos de la historia de Rusia (Europa Oriental) (Spanish Edition) by Billy Wellman (13 Reviews)    Price verified 8 minutes ago

Princesas perdidas, una reina que destronó a su propio marido, el país que derrotó a Napoleón y un perro que viajó al espacio son solo algunos de los fascinantes aspectos de la historia rusa. La historia de Rusia ha cautivado al público durante generaciones. Desde las hazañas de Iván el Terrible hasta el asesinato de la familia real Románov, hay mucha historia que explorar. ¿Cómo se ganó el título Iván el Terrible? ¿Quiénes eran los Románov y qué llevó al brutal final de su dinastía? Siga la historia de Rusia y ...

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Historia y Mitología Egipcias: Un apasionante recorrido por el pasado de Egipto y los mitos de dioses y diosas (Explorando el pasado) (Spanish ... by Billy Wellman (7 Reviews)    Price verified 23 minutes ago

2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro: • Historia de Egipto: Un apasionante repaso a la historia de Egipto • Mitología egipcia: Un apasionante repaso a los mitos, dioses y diosas egipcios Egipto es un país vibrante y diverso con algunos de los lugares más impresionantes del mundo. Su historia estuvo dominada por poderosas figuras que cambiaron el curso de la historia mundial. Desde que se descubrió el legado de los antiguos faraones, la imaginación del público se ha visto cautivada por historias de gobernantes ricos y ...

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POL POT'S REIGN OF TERROR: THE KILLING FIELDS REVISITED by RORY PATRICK ALLEN (17 Reviews)    Price verified 43 minutes ago

From April 1975 to January of 1979 Pol Pot murdered nearly two million of his own people out of a population of seven million, thus introducing a new word into the English language, "Auto-Genocide" the murder of one's own people. The World just stood by and let it happen. Why was this allowed to happen? What events created this Monster? Was it the dropping of two and a half million tons of explosives by the USA on a neutral country in its' war with Vietnam? Were there other factors that led to the annihilation of a quarter of ...

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Los Romanov: Un apasionante repaso a la Casa Romanov (Europa Oriental) (Spanish Edition) by Billy Wellman (58 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Con algunos de los nombres más memorables de la historia, la dinastía Romanov es una de esas familias reales cuyo legado solo puede ser rivalizado por unos pocos. Gobernando Rusia durante algo más de trescientos años, desde el siglo XVII hasta principios del XX, los zares Romanov y, en raros pero inolvidables casos, las emperatrices dominaron los paisajes políticos de su época y forjaron una de las dinastías más legendarias de todos los tiempos. De hecho, Rusia, el gran y poderoso Estado nación que conocemos hoy, se creó ...

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Christian History: An Enthralling Guide to the Story of Christianity, From Its Early Origins Through the Crusades and Knights Templar to Modern Times ... by Billy Wellman (25 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

Four manuscripts in one book: • History of Christianity: An Enthralling Overview of the Most Important Events that Shaped the Christian Church • Early Christianity: An Enthralling Overview of Jesus, the Twelve Apostles, the Conversion of Constantine, and Other Events in Christian History • The Crusades: An Enthralling Overview of an Event in Christian History That Took Place in the Middle Ages • The Knights Templar: An Enthralling History of the Rise and Fall of the Most Influential Catholic Military Order From its ...

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Las Guerras Mundiales: Una guía apasionante de la Primera y Segunda Guerra Mundial (Spanish Edition) by Billy Wellman (44 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro: • Primera Guerra Mundial: Una guía apasionante de principio a fin • Segunda Guerra Mundial: Una guía apasionante de la Segunda Guerra Mundial Es bien sabido que la Primera Guerra Mundial se inició con el asesinato del archiduque austriaco Francisco Fernando. Las superpotencias mundiales se enzarzaron entonces en el conflicto más sangriento de la historia, con millones de bajas en ambos bandos. La Primera Guerra Mundial transformó el panorama sociopolítico de principios del siglo XX y ...

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The Maya Civilization: An Enthralling Overview of Maya History, Starting From the Olmecs’ Domination of Ancient Mexico to the Arrival of Hernan ... by Enthralling History (169 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Are the Mayans still around? What is the importance of Chichen Itza's discovery? How did this mighty civilization fall? If you want answers to these intriguing questions, then keep reading... The Mayans created an amazing society, full of surprises that keep us guessing how these people came to be and why - exactly - their civilization fell. Theories abound, archeologic discoveries both perplex and inspire us, but one thing remains: their story reads much more like our recent past than you'd ever imagined! This book takes ...

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Hammer For Princes (Kinghood Book 1) by Cecelia Holland (168 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

England in the twelfth century: torn by a long and bloody civil war between King Stephen and Henry Plantagenet. The wise and principled Fulk, Earl of Stafford, along with his son Rannulf and their allies bravely fight with their knights for honor and peace as Thierry, Fulk's uncle, grows increasingly obsessed by his own dark desire for success. New battles are fought throughout the kingdom and sieges grip the nation as war and fever threaten to take Fulk's loved ones from him. Filled with regret and uneasy about the naïve ...

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The Spanish Conquest of the Americas: An Enthralling Overview of the Conquistadors and Their Conquests of the Aztec and Inca Empires (Mesoamerica) by Billy Wellman (62 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The Spanish conquest of the Americas is a pivotal part of the history of colonization. Christopher Columbus's discovery, albeit accidental, of a new landmass turned the world upside-down. Beginning in the late 15th century, the kingdom of Spain spearheaded the effort of colonization, sending expedition after expedition to the Caribbean islands and then to mainland North and South America. Through violence, bloodshed, and conquest, the Spanish conquistadors were able to gain control of the rich and prosperous lands of indigenous ...

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The Aztec Empire: An Enthralling Overview of the History of the Aztecs, Starting with the Settlement in the Valley of Mexico (Ancient Mexico) by Enthralling History (246 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

If you are curious about how the extraordinary Aztecs lived and ran their empire, then keep reading! The remarkable Aztecs formed a vast, organized empire renown for military prowess, expansive trade, intriguing culture, and ingenious agriculture - all from an island in a swamp. But where was their mysterious homeland of Aztlan? How did they ascend to dominance in the Valley of Mexico? Explore the mesmerizing origins of the Aztecs, discover how a wandering desert tribe came to rule much of present-day Mexico, and investigate the ...

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History of India and Indian Mythology: An Enthralling Guide to Major Civilizations, Empires, Events, People, and Myths (Exploring the Past) by Billy Wellman (41 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

Two manuscripts in one book: • History of India: An Enthralling Overview of Significant Civilizations, Empires, Events, People, and Religion • Indian Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Myths, Gods, and Goddesses from India India has an amazing history, from some of the world's earliest civilizations to its contemporary high-tech culture and a huge diversity of religions, arts, and people. In the first part of this book, you will discover: • How National Highway 1 goes all the way back to the Mauryan Empire! • The ...

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Historia de Irán: Una apasionante panorámica de la historia de Irán, desde los antiguos persas hasta el Irán moderno, pasando por el Imperio ... by Billy Wellman (7 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Llena de acontecimientos emocionantes, actores memorables, conflictos sangrientos y florecientes logros culturales, la historia de Irán es un placer en el que sumergirse para cualquier mente curiosa. Desde la prehistoria hasta la moderna República Islámica, Irán siempre ha mantenido su posición predominante en la historia como uno de los países más vibrantes, distintos y diversos del mundo. Situado en Asia occidental, entre el mar Caspio y el golfo Pérsico, las regiones montañosas de los montes Zagros han albergado durante ...

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Medieval England: An Enthralling Overview of the English Middle Ages (The Story of England) by Enthralling History (220 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

If you want to discover the enthralling history of medieval England, then keep reading... Knights, monks, kings, plague, war, Vikings, revolts, and so much more appear in the six hundred or so years known as the medieval period of English history. Our culture has romanticized many of these elements, and the Middle Ages has become full of stereotypes and tropes that appear again and again in movies, books, and even in our imaginations. But what was it really like? This book will separate the myth from reality and reveal what you ...

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History of Ancient Mexico: An Enthralling Guide to Pre-Columbian Mexico and Its Civilizations, Such as the Olmecs, Maya, Zapotecs, Mixtecs, Toltecs, ... by Billy Wellman (39 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Chocolate, bouncy rubber balls, and the "Three Sisters" agricultural system -- the people of ancient Mexico invented them all 3,600 years ago. They also built the world's largest pyramid by volume and the sixth most-populated city without the wheel and without pack animals. Ancient Mexico introduced the first city, calendar, writing system, and aqueduct to North America. This book unwraps the interrelated histories of ancient Mexico's key civilizations. Learn about their mythology, warfare, art, architecture, and religion. How did ...

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Celtic History and Mythology: An Enthralling Guide to the Celts and their Myths, Gods, and Goddesses (Exploring the Past) by Billy Wellman (61 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

Two manuscripts in one book: • Celtic History: An Enthralling Overview of the Celts • Celtic Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Celtic Myths, Gods and Goddesses Whether you're already familiar with the Celts or whether you've never even heard of them, The first part of this book is for you. If you would like to delve into their lives, culture, and modern Ireland's Celtic heritage, you can find all of that in this comprehensive, captivating guide. In the first part of this book, you will know: • Where the Celts came from ...

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Early Modern England: An Enthralling Overview of the Tudors, Stuarts, Renaissance, Reformation, and Other Events That Shaped Early Modern England ... by Enthralling History (85 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Early modern England was a time of great transformation that ushered England out of the Middle Ages and into the modern era, but there's likely a lot you don't know about this period. For instance, did you know that Henry VIII never actually got a divorce? Did you know that pirates, Shakespeare, and the witch trials all existed at the same time? Did you know that Ireland was technically the first English colony and that England beheaded its own king? The early modern era in English history was a turbulent time. Over the course of ...

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Mitología egipcia: Un apasionante repaso a los mitos, dioses y diosas egipcios (Mitología e historia de Egipto) (Spanish Edition) by Billy Wellman (24 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

¿Sabía que los antiguos egipcios creían en la vida después de la muerte? ¡Se sorprenderá de lo mucho que se preparaban para la otra vida! Este libro está repleto de historias sobre la vida de los antiguos egipcios, sus dioses y algunos de los mayores mitos de la antigüedad. Los dioses desempeñaban un papel importante en la vida de la gente; ¡te sorprenderá ver hasta qué punto influían en la vida cotidiana! En cada página de este libro, se encontrará en un emocionante viaje a uno de los reinos más influyentes de la ...

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The Russian Revolution: An Enthralling Guide to a Major Event in the History of Russia (Eastern Europe) by Billy Wellman (46 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Are you curious to learn what set Russia on its present-day course? The Russian Revolution is a perfect example of how history can contract and become exceedingly dense and complex. Untangling the Russian Revolution (in fact, Russian revolutions) must start by considering events that happened centuries before February 1917. Only in this way can we understand the multitude of events compressed into the short months of the decisive year 1917. The Russian Revolution, apart from the Chinese Revolution, is perhaps the biggest social ...

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Indian Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Myths, Gods, and Goddesses from India (Asia) by Billy Wellman (42 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

From the creation of the universe to celestial wars to reincarnation, Indian mythology features enigmatic tales of time, creation, and spirituality. Indian mythology is not simply a thing of the past. Modern-day festivals, celebrations, worship, music, dance, poetry, and film and television might portray or include aspects of Indian mythology. The subject is also beloved by those who study and practice it. Indian mythology stretches beyond the tales of creation. This book will acquaint you with the gods and goddesses who shaped the ...

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The French Revolution: An Enthralling Guide to a Major Event in World History (Europe) by Billy Wellman (80 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The French Revolution is incredibly complex and involves a lot of moving parts, from the monarchy to the political clubs, from the intelligentsia to the starving peasantry protesting in the streets. This book breaks it down for you in simple terms. It could be argued that the French Revolution is the perfect example of a social movement that began with the best of intentions yet somehow went wrong. The ideologues of the French Revolution were seeking to create a better, more just society. Their eloquent and profound words about ...

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Greek History and Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Major Events, People, Myths, Gods, and Goddesses (Exploring the Past) by Billy Wellman (49 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

Two manuscripts in one book: • History of Greece: An Enthralling Overview of Greek History • Greek Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Greek Myths, Gods, and Goddesses This concise overview covers Greece's Stone Age and Bronze Age civilizations, its archaic and classical eras, its centuries under Roman rule, and the fascinating Byzantine Empire. It travels through Greece's period under the Turkish Ottoman Empire, then its emancipation and formation of a parliamentary democracy that continued into the 20th century. The ...

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The Renaissance: An Enthralling Guide to a Period of Rebirth in Arts, Science and Culture (Historical Periods) by Billy Wellman (63 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Do the names Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael ring a bell? If so, you are already somewhat familiar with the Renaissance, which saw a rebirth in the arts and science. Great strides were made in several fields, and many men made a name for themselves by creating masterpieces or developing new theories, even if some people found them controversial. This comprehensive guide digs into some of the most famous figures of the period and includes some who might not be as well known. This exciting ride through history gives you ...

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History of the Jews: An Enthralling Guide from Ancient Times to the Present (Religion in Past Times) by Billy Wellman (288 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

How could the Jews comprise less than 1 percent of the world's population yet make up 22 percent of Nobel laureates? Despite passing through innumerable challenges, the Jews have produced stunningly gifted people in the sciences, humanities, and economics. Through the millennia and around the world, Jewish history is an astounding story of survival against all odds, yet a touching narrative of faith, covenant, and tradition. This concise yet sweeping history of the Jewish people introduces Judaism, the Torah, and Biblical history, ...

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The Enlightenment: An Enthralling Guide to a Period of Scientific, Political, and Philosophical Discourse in European History (Historical Periods) by Billy Wellman (77 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Can you imagine how the world would be different today if there had been no Enlightenment era? The Age of Enlightenment, which lasted throughout the 18th century, brought about fundamental changes in people's thinking and transformed the entire fabric of society. Even ordinary people began to question the entrenched beliefs and dogmas. They wanted education, justice, freedom, and progress. They struggled to eliminate despotic rulers and desired to be governed by democratically elected representatives. But how did this fundamental ...

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History of Greece: An Enthralling Overview of Greek History (Greek Mythology and History) by Billy Wellman (95 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

It's really here: Greece's entire history encapsulated in one volume! This book takes readers on a succinct journey from Greece's first settlements all the way to the 20th century. Its easy-to-read yet meticulously-researched narrative will captivate history buffs, students, and anyone interested in learning more about Greece. This concise overview covers Greece's Stone Age and Bronze Age civilizations, its archaic and classical eras, its centuries under Roman rule, and the fascinating Byzantine Empire. It travels through Greece's ...

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Elizabeth I: A Captivating Guide to the Queen of England Who Was the Last of the Five Monarchs of the House of Tudor (Exploring England's Past) by Captivating History (110 Reviews)    Price verified 23 minutes ago

Explore the Captivating History of Elizabeth I Free History BONUS Inside! Elizabeth Tudor, daughter of the ill-fated Queen Anne Boleyn and temperamental King Henry VIII, was never meant to rule the country. Yet, when her time came, she didn't stumble under the weight of the English crown. Elizabeth was perhaps the most intelligent, forward-thinking monarch who ever sat on the throne before or since. Her reign is responsible for the strength of the Royal Navy, the cultivation of fine arts, the long-term stability and safety of ...

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Ancient Israel: An Enthralling Guide to Jewish Kingdoms and the Israelites (Religion in Past Times) by Billy Wellman (132 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The ancient Israelites introduced one of the first monotheistic religions in the world. And it is still practiced today! The ancient Israelites emerged from Mount Sinai onto the hilly plains of Canaan and established a civilization that endured for hundreds of years. Even when the Israelites fell to incursions from foreign invaders and were subjected to torture and exile, they held fast to their belief system. They emerged from the Babylonian captivity as the people of Yehud. With the aid of Cyrus the Great and the Achaemenid ...

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History of Christianity: An Enthralling Overview of the Most Important Events that Shaped the Christian Church (Religion in Past Times) by Billy Wellman (153 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

It is the largest faith in the world, spans the globe, and stretches back in time nearly two thousand years. We are, of course, talking about Christianity. Today, the dominance of the Christian faith appears to be a readily accepted fact. But back when it first rose to prominence, for most outside observers, such an idea would have seemed highly unlikely. From its inception, Christianity was persecuted and hounded. Christians often paid a high price for their faith. They met underground and even in graveyards. They were ...

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African Mythology: Enthralling Myths, Fables, and Legends from Africa (The Africans) by Billy Wellman (23 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Africa is huge and varied, and so is its mythology. African ideas of how the world began are very different from the story of Genesis. Though the creator god is repeatedly seen as having withdrawn from the world, people often have a very direct and intense relationship with demigods, ancestors, and bush spirits. The entire landscape is permeated by spiritual meanings and inhabited by gods and spirits. While many Africans today formally follow the Christian or Muslim faiths, they often blend these beliefs with traditional lore and ...

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Ancient China: An Enthralling Overview of Chinese History, Starting from the Settlement at the Yellow River through the Xia, Shang, Zhou, and Qin ... by Billy Wellman (67 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

It has become a common theme in today's world to talk about the incredible technological and economic development of modern China. However, there are very strong historical roots to the exponential growth of modern China going back thousands and thousands of years. Today, people stand in awe of China's achievements, such as lifting hundreds of millions of people from poverty or becoming a global power. But have you ever wondered how the ancient people from the Far East developed so much while being virtually independent of other ...

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Celtic Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Celtic Myths, Gods and Goddesses (Ancient Britain) by Billy Wellman (89 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Celtic mythology is just as fascinating as Egyptian or Greek mythology. Yet it doesn't seem to get the attention it deserves. This book aims to change that. Gods, goddesses, fairies, and supernatural creatures are the lead characters in Celtic stories and tales from long ago. Often used to explain natural phenomena, life and death, and our existence, myths informed ancient people about their lives. Through listening to stories about heroic and fantastical escapades, our ancestors learned about their societal expectations. And the ...

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Jewish History: An Enthralling Guide from Ancient Kingdoms to Modern Times (Exploring the Past) by Billy Wellman (28 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

Two manuscripts in one book: • History of the Jews: An Enthralling Guide from Ancient Times to the Present • Ancient Israel: An Enthralling Guide to Jewish Kingdoms and the Israelites Despite passing through innumerable challenges, the Jews have produced stunningly gifted people in the sciences, humanities, and economics. Through the millennia and around the world, Jewish history is an astounding story of survival against all odds, yet a touching narrative of faith, covenant, and tradition. In the first part of this book, you ...

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History of Persia: An Enthralling Guide to the Rise and Fall of the Persian Empire and the Life of Cyrus the Great (Exploring the Past) by Billy Wellman (35 Reviews)    Price verified 33 minutes ago

Two manuscripts in one book: • The Persians: An Enthralling Guide to the History of Persia and the Persian Empire • Cyrus the Great: The Enthralling Life of the Father of the Persian Empire Throughout history, Persia made great contributions to the language and culture of the region. Nomadic movements and changing empires meant it was a hub of continuous cultural exploration and development. The Persians established and spread new ways of government, administration, and currency. The region is also the birthplace of ...

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The Black Death: An Enthralling Overview of a Major Event in the Middle Ages (Europe) by Billy Wellman (264 Reviews)    Price verified 3 minutes ago

Boils, religion, and quarantines: Living with the Black Death in the Middle Ages The Black Death, also known as the bubonic plague, was the worst pandemic in history. The Black Death was almost always fatal, and it took hundreds of years for populations to bounce back. It claimed millions of lives and set the stage for pandemic responses that are still in use today. This book offers a compelling and comprehensive examination of this period and talks about what we've learned from such a horrific disease. Explore interesting facts ...

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Celtic History: An Enthralling Overview of the Celts (Ancient Britain) by Billy Wellman (131 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Have you ever wondered about the ancient Celts of Ireland and what made them who they were? Did you know that Halloween originated with them, that they invented the harp, or that they wielded swords reaching lengths of three feet? In this book, you'll discover Celtic historical facts like these and so much more. Whether you're already familiar with the Celts or whether you've never even heard of them, this book is for you. If you would like to delve into their lives, culture, and modern Ireland's Celtic heritage, you can find all of ...

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