Books by Captivating History

Explore the Captivating History of the Six Wives of Henry VIIIHenry VIII, King of England and Ireland in the first half of the 16th century, is one of history’s most famous monarchs for many reasons. He ruled ruthlessly, was quick to cry “treason!” and execute, and equally quick to fall in and out of love. Henry changed the religious fabric of England forever and left his mark on the wider world – but what of the six women he took as his queens?From the regal and capable Catherine of Aragon to the patient and generous Katherine Parr, Henry’s wives represented a range of personalities, goals, beliefs, and influences on the king. Each of Henry’s six wives represented a facet of the king himself, whether he liked to admit it or not; unfortunately, a Queen of England at the side of Henry VIII could never be sure of her husband’s love – or her safety. These are the stories of three Catherines, two Annes and one Jane.This captivating history book covers topics such as:Henry TudorCatherine of AragonMistress Elizabeth BlountMistress Mary BoleynAnne BoleynAnne of ClevesMistress Mary SheltonThe Wooing of Jane SeymourCatherine HowardThe Culpeper AffairKatherine ParrMore Theories on Henry Tudor’s FertilityThe Illegitimate Children of Henry VIIIAnd much more!So if you want to learn more about the six wives of Henry VIII, click "add to cart"!

Explore the Captivating History of UrThis book is about the city which houses the mighty Ziggurat. The Biblical “Ur of the Chaldees” where Abraham was supposedly born. The site near which the earliest human cultures were found. The site which held the most glorious Sumerian Dynasty in ancient history. This is the story of the city that was destined to die and be reborn every millennium or so, a city full of intrigue, magnificence, tragedy, and glory.By reading Ur: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Important Sumerian City-States in Ancient Mesopotamia, you will...Get a sense of how Ur came to existence, how it grew, reached its zenith, fell, re-rose, and ultimately perished until it reemerged a little over a century and a half agoLearn of its history, laden with wars, trade, divine worship, political corruption, and entertainmentKnow why people of Abrahamic faiths in particular hold this city in high regardAnd learn much, much more about this remarkable ancient city.So if you want to learn about Ur, click "add to cart"!

Explore the captivating events and people of the Wars of Scottish IndependenceThe borderland between Scotland and England has historically been a site of struggle, violence, and conflict. This was acutely so during the First Scottish War of Independence. The tumult during this medieval period was grand, presenting a historical stage filled with memorable larger-than-life figures such as Edward I, William Wallace, also known as “Braveheart”, and Robert de Bruce.In this book, you'll discover the revolutionary events that formed both Scottish and English history.Wars of Scottish Independence: A Captivating Guide to the Battles Between the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England, Including the Impact Made by King Robert the Bruce includes topics such as:Good Fences; Good NeighborsCrisisDefianceThe MartyrPower StrugglesInner StrifeThe Battle of BannockburnA Worthy KingThe Son of the Bruce & the Second War for IndependenceAnd much, much more!Get the book now and learn more about the Wars of Scottish Independence

Explore the Captivating History of the TudorsFive Tudor monarchs sat on the throne of England and Ireland from 1485 to 1603. The family earned their royal rights through strategic planning and battlefield prowess, and kept them because of intellect, strength and sheer determination. The Tudors, one of England’s most powerful and famous royal dynasties, knitted together a fragmented and small island nation that became one of the world’s financial, colonial and technological superpowers.There is so much more to the story of these kings and queens than beheadings, political marriages and the reformation of the church – but those events remain some of the family’s most enthralling moments.This captivating history book covers topics such as:The Tudors of WalesThe Wars of the RosesCatherine of Valois, Mother of the Tudor DynastyMargaret Beaufort, Second Tudor MatriarchKing Henry VIIArthur TudorKing Henry VIIIMargaret Tudor, Sister of Henry VIIIMary Tudor, Queen of FranceThe Birth of the Church of EnglandKing Henry VIII: Wives Two and ThreeKing Henry VIII: The Last Three WivesKing Edward VIThe Nine Days’ Queen, Jane GreyElizabeth TudorMary Stuart, Queen of ScotsAnd much more!So if you want to learn more about the Tudors, click "add to cart"!

Explore la fascinante vida de William WallacePuede reconocerlo por la película de Mel Gibson, Braveheart...Sir William Wallace (1270 - 1305) era -y es- un icono nacional escocés de máxima importancia. Nacido como el hijo más joven y sin tierras de un hombre de baja nobleza (Sir Malcolm Wallace), su sorprendente ascenso para convertirse en una leyenda militar e histórica, un patriota ejemplar y un héroe nacional, es una representación de la narrativa más desfavorecida con la que muchas personas se identifican en el cine y la vida real.Wallace se ganó un lugar en la historia por sus exitosos esfuerzos para liderar a las fuerzas de la resistencia escocesa que se unieron en contra el dominio inglés desde que Escocia fue conquistada en 1296.Algunos de los temas que se tratan en este libro incluyen:Orígenes misteriososLa mayoría de edad en crisisDesafío y cumplimientoLa profecíaEl levantamientoAmor en tiempos de guerraLa batalla de Stirling BridgeInvadiendo InglaterraEl Guardián de EscociaLa derrota en FalkirkUn forajido otra vezLa ejecución¡Y mucho más!

Explore the Captivating History of the Assyrian EmpireLocated in modern-day Iraq, ancient Mesopotamia, the land between the great Tigris and Euphrates rivers, is where it all began. It’s the part of the world where some 6,000 years ago people finally said goodbye to their lives as hunters and gatherers, started farming, and began building civilizations. It’s from these civilizations that we get some of the most famous contributions to world history and culture, from the Epic of Gilgamesh to Hammurabi’s famous code of law, which gave rise to the popular saying “an eye for an eye.”The story of Mesopotamia is one that is full of constantly changing borders, rising and falling civilizations, and, of course, war and conquest. The world’s first empires would emerge here and spend thousands of years exchanging territories, swapping alliances, and fighting for supremacy. It was a real-life game of Risk being played out by some of the world’s most revered, yet feared, leaders.But of all the famous civilizations to emerge from Mesopotamia, a list that includes the Akkadians, the Sumerians, and the Babylonians, it’s the Assyrians who deserve the fame and glory. The empire they constructed over the course of some 1,200 years survived constant attacks, a few defeats, and the famed Dark Age known as the Bronze Age collapse to become one of the largest and most expansive empires the world has ever seen.In Assyrian History: A Captivating Guide to the Assyrians and Their Powerful Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia, you will discover topics such asThe Assyrians Arrive in Mesopotamia: The Early Assyrian PeriodThe Birth of a Civilization: The Old Assyrian Empire to the Middle Assyrian EmpireThe Beginning of the Neo-Assyrian EmpireImperial Expansion and the Golden Age of the Neo-Assyrian EmpireThe Fall of the EmpireAssyrian GovernmentThe Assyrian MilitaryLife in the Assyrian EmpireAssyrian Culture: Art, Math, and ScienceAssyrian ReligionAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn about the Assyrians, click "add to cart"!

Explore Captivating Stories and Facts about African American History!The history of African Americans is a long and tragic chronicle of events. The people who dared to stand up and speak out against the systemic cruelty and oppression were often brutally killed for their efforts. This has created a rich tapestry of defiant and courageous leaders and followers who have gradually pressed for the evolution of thought within the United States of America.Discover personal stories, struggles and achievements of people like: Harriet Tubman Martin Luther King, Jr. Malcolm X Rosa Parks Frederick Douglass And many moreSome of the topics covered in this book include: The First Africans in America How Slaves Were Viewed African Americans' Contribution to Literature, Art, and Music The Fight for Independence Fugitive Slave Laws The Gabriel Prosser Revolt The Denmark Vesey Revolt The Beginning of the End of Slavery The Rallying Movements and Moments, and the Civil War Continued Oppression in Freedom and the Early Struggles for Equality Exodus from the South and the Fight for Education within the South African Americans Begin to Stand Together Founding of Something New Through Pain and Self-Expression Integration and the Civil Rights Movement Those Who Fought for Their Inalienable Rights in a Country That Would Deny Them And a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!Get the book now and learn more about African American History!

If You Want to Discover Native American History then Keep Reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book:Native American History: A Captivating Guide to the Long History of Native Americans Including Stories of the Wounded Knee Massacre, Native American Tribes, Hiawatha and MoreTrail of Tears: A Captivating Guide to the Forced Removals of Cherokee, Muscogee Creek, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Nations“History is written by the victors,” said the victor Winston Churchill. But does that compromise the truth of what really happened?Propaganda has always played a crucial role in turning tides and swaying opinion, and in few places is that more pronounced than in the wholesale slaughter of the native peoples in both North and South America.When some of the people of European descent could not get what they wanted from the Native Americans, they would demonize or dehumanize them so that the American people would clamor for government intervention. This is, for example, evident by analyzing Andrew Jackson's speech to Congress on Indian removal where he would refer to the Native Americans as savages.In this new bundle book from Captivating History, you will discover the shocking and controversial history of the Native Americans.Part 1 of this book include topics such asStartlin Theories of the Arrival of the First Native AmericansThe Current Understanding of Similar and Rival Tribes Based on RegionArctic and Subarctic Tribes and NationsNortheastern and Southeastern PeoplesPlains and Plateau PeoplesCalifornia and Northwest CoastHiawatha, Deganawida, and the Foundation for Democracies TodayRoanoke – The Lost SettlementThe Truth about PocahontasThe Real First Thanksgiving – The Myth Versus RealityThe Native American Role in the War for IndependenceSacagawea – The Woman Behind the LegendThe Seminole WarsSitting Bull – Fighting Despite All OddsWounded KneeThe Unbreakable Code of the Code TalkersAnd a Great Deal More You Don't Want to Miss Out On!The following topics will be covered in part 2 of this bookThe Early RelationshipThe Growth of Manifest DestinyThe Discovery of Gold and the Indian Removal ActPeaceful Protests and a Push for RecognitionThe People Versus the PresidentThe Militia Force RemovalThe Trail of TearsStories of Pain, Loss, and LoveMaking a New HomeAnd a Great Deal More You Don't Want to Miss Out On!Get the book now to learn more about the Native Americans!