The Battles are the Best Bits by Simon B Jones (PublishNation) (40 Reviews)    Price verified 57 minutes 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 author relates how he set out wanting to know more and found himself captivated by the greatest story ever told. 'A really fascinating read with lots of good insights, covering a huge period of history- yet also very skillfully handled.' 'For me the people and places came alive, as the author tells the story with his own warmth and humour, while sharing his knowledge and increasing mine.'

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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, bush pilot, cryptographer for the Pentagon, flew in five Powder Puff Derbies, and was also a WASP trainee and famous "99er." Pearl was a member of the UFO's (United Flying Octogenarians), and the mayor of Fairbanks actually declared a "Pearl Laska Chamberlain Day." Pretty impressive, eh? I am very excited to bring you this fabulous collection of "Braggin' Rights" stories that begin in the early 1900s on Chestnut Mountain in Summers County, West Virginia. ...

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Geronimo: A Life from Beginning to End (Native American History) by Hourly History (521 Reviews)    Price verified 17 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 eventually became a part of the western machine, even getting money to pose for pictures at the state fair and taking part in re-enactments of the Wild West. His name certainly went down in history -- so much so that World War II paratroopers picked up the habit of shouting it as they leaped from planes. The name Geronimo certainly leaps off the page as a larger than life figure, but just who was this nomad of the southwest? This book will discuss the life ...

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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 Aztecs overtake them, and how? And... which came first: the Mayans, the Toltecs, or the Aztecs? Explore these questions and more as you step into amazing architectural sites in Indiana Joneseque style! Learn the mysteries behind their gods and religious ceremonies - including human sacrifice - and their special connection to Chichen Itza. This easy-to-read, comprehensive, and engaging history of the Toltec Civilization brings you into the world of ...

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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 without certain evidence of the causes? And what might the Mayans or Incans have to do with the Olmecs' rise and fall? This book takes readers on a journey that few have taken, deep into archaeological sites, artifacts, and the many theories surrounding the Olmecs and their history, so shrouded in mystery. As you read, you'll learn: • Why their placement in Mesoamerica's history is so important • Why a rock overhang was so crucial to their ...

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The Warriors: A WWII Thriller (The Tenth Avatar - Book 1) by Gary Naiman (53 Reviews)    Price verified one minute 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 converge on Nepal's Mt. Kangchenjunga, unaware that two flights of Japanese imperial marines are closing from the east with orders to retrieve the crashed plane's cargo at all costs for it will determine the victor of a war not yet started. Amazon Reviews: "The first chapter which takes place in a Japanese warplane over Tibet is outstanding. It grabs the reader and doesn't let go. Excellent writing. The story line of each character is brilliantly constructed ...

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The Demon King: An Ennin Mystery #5 (The Ennin Mysteries) by Ben Stevens (12 Reviews)    Price verified 27 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 can't stop reading this series! If you love historical mysteries, you will love the period and cultural detail... ' Pauline 'Cleverly written and filled with facts regarding old Japan... Very similar to Holmes and Watson... ' Eileen Sedgwick 'An excellent Japanese detective series... I enjoy each and every story... ' R. Russell 'Stevens keeps on delivering... This is a great series. Anyone who enjoys Sherlock Holmes will enjoy the similarities in Stevens' ...

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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 one hour 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 curse preceded the empire's cataclysmic fall? This extensively researched, authoritative history of the Akkadian Empire will unlock the little-known and awe-inspiring stories of the people who boldly changed the world. This easy-to-read, comprehensive, and engaging presentation with striking illustrations brings the Akkadian civilization to life. Some of the fascinating questions you will explore include: • What prehistoric people lived in ...

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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 are reflected in our culture almost 100 years later. By understanding the past, we can better prepare for the future and this new captivating history book is all about giving you that knowledge. This book includes topics such as: • World War One and the 1920s • Fear of the Other • Old Causes Finishing Business • The Cost of Prohibition • A New World • African-Americans • Politics and Policies • How Did It All End? • And ...

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American Immigrant: Why We Left, Why We Came by Pippa Pralen (48 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 century, through the epic immigrant stories of the Irish, Italians, Germans, Cubans, Polish, Russian Jews, Swedes, Mexicans, and Hondurans. The often overlooked details of history, such as England's export of food during the devastating Irish famine. The emergence of "American ingenuity" as economists dissect the factors that rendered Americans wealthier, more educated, and healthier than many others. Why souls from distant lands are inexorably drawn to ...

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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 Black woman ignites a chain reaction of profound consequences, forever altering the lives of her daughter, granddaughter, and all those caught in the tempestuous whirlwind. Prepare to be swept away by the thunderstorm of repercussions that echoes through generations, teaching valuable yet painfully expensive lessons along the way.

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King Henry VII: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of British Royalty) by Hourly History (343 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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 the throne in 1509, it marked England's first uncontested transfer of power in almost 90 years. This fact alone is a testament to Henry's achievements. In this book, we will discover the story of how Henry VII became the last English king to win his crown on the battlefield and by doing so established the Tudor dynasty which would remain in power for over 100 years. Discover a plethora of topics such as • Early Life and Exile • The Battle ...

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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 10 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 whose mother was poisoned when he was only seven years old. This was a boy who had to struggle to survive as the warring nobility threatened, molested, and harassed him endlessly while he tried to protect his only friend -- his deaf and mute little brother. This is also the tale of a young man who was desperate for power to defend himself and found it when he was made the tsar. And it's almost the story of a good and capable ruler whose wild temper was ...

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Shergar: A True Crime Story of Kidnapping, Racehorse and Politics by Conrad Bauer (Maplewood Publishing) (75 Reviews)    Price verified 17 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 night, he vanished. Kidnapped. Stolen by a group of masked men. The heist quickly became an international sensation, attracting attention from around the world. Everyone wanted to know: who kidnapped Shergar? And the mystery has continued to the present day. Still a cold case, picking apart the Gordian knot of Shergarâ??s disappearance involves everything from bad business deals to domestic terrorism. The Irish Republican Army (IRA) have been accused of ...

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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, has made it into our language. Ancient Greece gave us philosophy, math, medicine, the roots of many languages, and so much more. And then... nothing. The Golden Age of Greece ended more than two thousand years ago, and that's where most people's knowledge ends, but in the over two thousand years since the glories of Athens and Sparta, the Greeks have endured occupation, rebellion, slavery, war, and triumph again and again. Your knowledge of Greece is ...

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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 10 hours 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 poder en el siglo XVI. Era temido por otros grandes imperios de Europa. Pero, ¿cómo alcanzaron exactamente los otomanos este gran poder y cómo lo perdieron a principios del siglo XX? Este libro tratará estos y otros temas importantes de la historia del Imperio otomano. En este libro descubrirá lo siguiente: • El surgimiento del Estado otomano bajo su primer líder, Osmán. • Los diferentes sultanes del imperio y sus reinados. • La caída de ...

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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 transportaban ladrillos o productos agrícolas se transformaron en carros que corrían a sesenta kilómetros por hora. Contemplaron al cielo y lo cartografiaron, observando los movimientos retrógrados de los planetas y prediciendo los eclipses lunares y solares. Desarrollaron el concepto del tiempo, las medidas, el cálculo básico, las matemáticas superiores y la ingeniería hidráulica. En Mesopotamia nacieron los primeros grandes imperios del mundo -- ...

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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 Mesoamérica. ¿Cómo pudieron caer unas sociedades tan singulares, innovadoras y prósperas sin que haya pruebas concretas de las causas? ¿Y qué podrían tener que ver los mayas o los incas con el ascenso y la caída de los olmecas? Este libro lleva a los lectores a un viaje que pocos han realizado, adentrándose en los yacimientos arqueológicos, los artefactos y las numerosas teorías que rodean a los olmecas y su historia, tan envuelta en el misterio. ...

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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 57 minutes 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 dominar gran parte del actual México e investigue la espectacular -- aunque algo depravada -- cultura que distinguió a su civilización. Esta historia del Imperio azteca, fácil de leer, completa y atractiva, desvelará las historias y la cultura poco conocidas y asombrosas de un pueblo legendario. Con una presentación muy documentada y autorizada, acompañada de sorprendentes ilustraciones, esta obra da vida a la civilización azteca. Estas son ...

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