Books by Captivating History

Explore the Captivating History and Mythology of Three Ancient CivilizationsThree captivating manuscripts in one book:Maya Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Maya History and Maya MythologyAztec: A Captivating Guide to Aztec History and the Triple Alliance of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and TlacopanIncas: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Inca Empire and CivilizationIn the first part of this captivating guide, you will discover why Maya have gained such worldwide admiration over the many other civilizations that existed in Mesoamerica at the time. You will learn how the Maya civilization developed, the major turning points in their 3,000-year-long history, the mysteries surrounding their demise, some of the unique places where Maya exist to this day, and much more!Some of the topics and questions covered in the first part of this book include:Maya TimelineGlossary of Important Maya TermsThe Origins of the Mesoamerican CivilizationsThe Archaic period: 7000 – 2000 BCThe Olmecs: 1,200 – 300 BCThe Preclassic Period and the Magnificent ZapotecEarly Preclassic period: 2000 to 1000 BCCuello and early Maya architectureMiddle Preclassic period: 1000 to 300 BCThe Zapotec: 600 BC to AD 800Late Preclassic period: 300 BC to AD 250The Classic Period, Doomsday Calendar, and the Mystery of the Red QueenEarly Classic – AD 250 to 600How Maya measured the timeLate Classic – AD 600 to 900The mystery of the Red QueenTerminal Classic – AD 900 to 1000Food, Rites, and Gruesome TalesHow to make Maya hot chocolate at homeHow did the Maya grow their food?The Maize godThe Maya beauty standardsThe sacred Ball GameThe Decline of the Maya Civilization and Human SacrificeEarly Postclassic – AD 1000 to 1250Inside Chichen Itza – features of Maya citiesThe Maya Observatory (El Caracol)Human sacrifice and the methodsThe Kukulkan pyramidLate Postclassic Period and the Spanish ConquestMaya TodayMaya Creation StoryThe Maya CosmologyAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!Some of the topics and questions covered in the second part of this book include:The Origins of Aztecs: A Tribe Destined for GreatnessThe Unwelcome Arrival in Mexico ValleyThe Rise of Tenochtitlán and the Triple AllianceThe Greatest Aztec Kings and Their HeritageThe Splendor of TenochtitlánA Guided Tour Around TenochtitlánRites, Rituals, and Delicious RecipesThe Fall of TenochtitlánAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!Some of the topics and questions covered in the third part of this book include:How the Incas Recorded Their HistoryThe Inca Creation MythThe Founding of the Great City of CuzcoThe First Dynasty of Inca Rulers and Their Greatest DeedsThe Second Dynasty of Inca Rulers and Their Greatest DeedsThe Rise of the Inca Empire: A Cosmological Event?Social Order in the Inca SocietyThe Different Roles of Women in the Inca SocietyInca Religious Order and IdeologyTour of the Greatest Inca SightsFrom Pachacuti to the Arrival of the SpanishThe Spanish Conquest

Explore the Cold War and Get a Deeper Understanding of the Korean and Vietnam WarTwo captivating manuscripts in one book:Korean War: A Captivating Guide to Korean War HistoryVietnam War: A Captivating Guide to the Second Indochina WarThe narrative of the Korean War in the West, and particularly in the United States, tells the tale of a conflict between two global superpowers and competing ideologies in a far-flung corner of the globe.The reality is that the wheels of motion that drove the country to war in 1950 began turning long before American boots set foot on Korean soil. The heart of the conflict was a civil war between a population arbitrarily divided by colonization and the global geopolitics at the end of the Second World War.Part one of this book is about an often-forgotten war, fighting for its place in history between the two behemoths of the Second World War and the Vietnam War, which was no less significant, no less destructive, and had no less impact on the global politics of the twentieth century.Some of the topics covered in the first part of this book include:The Japanese Ascendency: 1910-1945A Korea Divided: The US Occupation of the SouthThe Forging of the North Korean StateFirst Blood: The Outbreak of WarStrike Hard and Strike Fast: The US RetreatBittersweet Victories: American Revival and China’s Decision to Cross the YaluHow Do You Solve a Problem Like China?The Bloody Ceasefire and Looming BombThe Legacy of the Korean WarAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!The Vietnam War represented a watershed not only in American and Vietnamese history but also internationally. It wasn’t just a battle between two nations, but between two ideologies, two military strategies and a fight for the hearts and minds of two vastly different national populations.Few conflicts in global history symbolize as much as Vietnam. From the civil rights movement to the role of the media in warfare, the Vietnam War was unique in the sense that it could not be contained as a military matter but transcended across every area of Vietnamese and American society. The word ‘Vietnam’ describes an era of history, not just an isolated war in a small nation in Southeast Asia. It is the lens through which the America and Vietnam of today must be interpreted. Few conflicts have or will ever shape the world as much as the Vietnam War.Some of the topics covered in the second part of this book include:The French and the First Indochina WarOut of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire: The Government of Ngo Dinh DiemPragmatism and IdealismThe Death of Two Catholic PresidentsSmoke and Mirrors: Johnson’s WarThe American War MachineThe Tet NightmareNixon and Kissinger

Explore the Individual Lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr and their DuelTwo captivating manuscripts in one book:Alexander Hamilton: A Captivating Guide to One of the Founding Fathers of the United States of AmericaAaron Burr: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Aaron Burr and the Most Famous Duel in American HistoryAlexander Hamilton is one of the most extraordinary figures in American history. A deep thinker, a military leader, and a political dynamo, he was George Washington's right-hand man and perhaps the most important figure in the shaping of the Constitution. His policies and practices in government set the United States down a path of commercial wealth and economic stability. His ideas still resonate in the powerful nation he helped create.During his time, Hamilton was a divisive figure. A political extremist who antagonized the conservative parts of the new republic while protecting its former opponents. The man at the heart of the nation's first major sex scandal. A political operator whose actions outraged opponents and eventually led to the duel that cost him his life.It was an extraordinary life, made more extraordinary by Hamilton's origins. He was an outsider, an immigrant from the Caribbean who arrived in New York to make a new life for himself. In doing so, he helped to shape the framework of politics and commerce in America. In retrospect, the amazing thing about his fame is not its recent resurgence, but that it took so long for him to be widely recognized.The first part of this book tells the story of Alexander Hamilton. The story of a nation born in blood, in struggle, and in the dynamism that immigrants could bring.The First Part of this Book Includes Captivating Stories and Facts about Alexander Hamilton'sCaribbean ChildhoodEducation and Quest for Finding WorkMilitary CareerFirst Steps in PoliticsPart in the 1796 Election CampaignTime in Public OfficeLife After the TreasuryAffair with Maria ReynoldsLegacyFurthermore, Alexander Hamilton also played a big role inThe Constitutional ConventionCreating the Federalist PapersThe Formation of a National BankThe Creation of PartiesBased on his early achievements, Aaron Burr Jr. should have become an obscure but respected figure in American history. An officer in the Continental Army, a high flying lawyer, and an influential politician, his career peak was becoming the third vice president in US history.But after all these achievements, Burr's name is now associated with corruption and cruelty. He killed a man in an illegal duel while in office, and interest in that man, Alexander Hamilton, has revived Burr's reputation as one of history's villains. It was a reputation earned not just through the duel, in which he killed one of the brightest lights in the political firmament, but through a treasonous conspiracy after leaving the vice presidency.Who was Aaron Burr? What drove him to such achievements and such failures? And how did a respected politician become a publicly reviled villain? Pick up this book now to find out.The Second Part of this Book Covers Aaron Burr asA Young ManA RevolutionaryA PoliticianA Vice PresidentA DuellistA ConspiratorAnd an ExileScroll to the top and select the Add to Cart button so you can learn more about Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr and their Duel!

Explore the Cruel History of the Trail of TearsOne of the darkest and cruelest chapters in the history of the United States occurred when the nation’s young government decided to remove the native peoples from their lands in the name of profit.Having helped settlers for hundreds of years, five Native American tribes found it increasingly more difficult to relate to and trust the country that had once acted as their allies. The native peoples had fought alongside the Americans to gain freedom from England, the nation that the colonists deemed oppressive and unfair. The native peoples acted as benefactors and teachers, helping the colonists to gain an advantage against an army that was far superior to the small forces that the colonists could muster.The new country owed a lot of its existence to the native peoples, yet the settlers, who were of European descent, did not see it that way.The following topics will be covered in this book:The 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 Trail of Tears!

Explora la Fascinante Historia de la Antigua GreciaLa cultura y los acontecimientos que tuvieron lugar en Grecia fueron tan influyentes que tienen un efecto significativo en la población actual de todo el mundo. Los griegos antiguos crearon la democracia, un sistema político usado frecuentemente y considerado por muchos como la mejor forma de gobierno. Las grandes mentes de Grecia también hicieron increíbles y vitales descubrimientos, como el molino de agua, la geometría básica, y el uso de la medicina para curar enfermedades. Los filósofos de la antigua Grecia establecieron los cimientos de un nuevo campo de pensamiento y estudios. La antigua Grecia inauguró los juegos olímpicos, que aún se celebran regularmente. Figuras históricas particularmente famosas, tales como Alejandro Magno y Cleopatra, también tuvieron lazos con la antigua Grecia y jugaron un papel significativo durante su historia, a través del curso de guerras y la expansión del imperio.Debido a la influencia de la antigua Grecia, mientras aprendes sobre este periodo y lugar, aprenderás también sobre tu historia y sobre los orígenes de las personas, lugares e instituciones que probablemente estudias de manera regular en la escuela. Empezando en la Edad Oscura, este libro te guiará a lo largo de un emocionante viaje a través de la oscuridad, la democracia, el descubrimiento y el desarrollo de la civilización occidental.Algunos de los temas que se cubren en este libro incluyen:El amanecer de la Edad OscuraDe la Oscuridad a la DemocraciaOrígenes OlímpicosGrecia Crece de Guerra en GuerraLa Lucha por la DemocraciaLa Guerra del PeloponesoEntra Alejandro El GrandeGrandes Mentes de la Antigua GreciaRoma Toma el ControlCleopatra y sus ConsortesLos Viajes de AdrianoLas incursiones Góticas en GreciaEl Ascenso del CristianismoEl Fin de la Antigüedad¡Y mucho más!¡Obtén el libro ahora para aprender sobre la Antigua Grecia!

If you want to learn about the Russian Revolution but don't feel like reading a boring textbook, then keep reading...The Russian Revolution was the most important and progressive political event of the twentieth century. There is a lot to learn from these explosive political episodes and many remarkable stories to discover.But despite this, many people are reluctant to read up on the Russian revolution because it can require one to go through heavy and sometimes overly analytical texts.But that is about to change. This new captivating history book is designed to be an easy to read guide so you can learn the most crucial events of the Russian Revolution while hopefully enjoying yourself.The Russian Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the February and October Revolutions and the Rise of the Soviet Union Led by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks includes topics such as:Twilight of the TsarsThe Midnight TrainDual PowerReturn from exileThe July DaysThe abortive coupTen Days that Shook the WorldPeace, Land, and BreadDefending the RevolutionAll this and much more awaits you, so get instant access now by clicking the "add to cart" button!

Explora la fascinante historia de los sumeriosLa gran importancia de la cultura sumeria en toda la cultura mundial es evidente y crucial. Esta civilización es la única responsable de algunas de las innovaciones más importantes en prácticamente todos los aspectos básicos para mantener una sociedad civilizada: incluyendo la religión, la legislación, la arquitectura, la educación, el arte, la literatura y hasta el entretenimiento.Naturalmente, la mayoría de lo que vemos actualmente como aspectos negativos de la sociedad también se estableció en la antigua Sumeria. No hubo un aspecto de la vida sumeria que no estuviera plagado de corrupción o devastación de una u otra forma. En otras palabras, los sumerios nos dieron la sublimidad de la fe y la rigidez del pensamiento religioso junto con el deseo de supremacía política. Nos dieron tanto a los monarcas benévolos y afectuosos como a los tiranos crueles y castigadores; el niño educado y el niño mimado; el agrario trabajador y el fiestero borracho; y los imperios épicos, así como también los restos patéticos de ellos. Los sumerios lo hicieron todo, y lo hicieron ellos primero.Algunos de los temas y preguntas que se encuentran en este libro incluyen:Un resumen de los antiguos sumeriosLa estructura social de los antiguos sumeriosLa religión y la mitología de los antiguos sumeriosLa cronología de los reinos sumeriosLa vida cotidiana de los antiguos sumeriosLas innovaciones sumeriasLa cultura sumeriaLa política exterior de Sumeria: las relaciones con otras naciones¡Y una gran oferta que no querrá perderse!

If you want to explore the shocking history of the Native Americans then keep reading...“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 captivating history book, you will discover the shocking and controversial history of the Native Americans.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 More includes 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!So if you want to learn more about Native American History, click "add to cart"!

¡Explore la fascinante vida de Jackie Kennedy!Sin duda, el nombre Jackie Kennedy atrae a la mente muchos pensamientos. Ella es, quizás, más conocida por su función como primera dama de los Estados Unidos cuando su esposo, John F. Kennedy, asumió el cargo como presidente, y por su papel en la restauración de la Casa Blanca. Además, por supuesto, muchas personas recuerdan a Jacqueline por su influencia en la industria de la moda, en particular, su vestido rosado de Chanel y su sombrero pillbox, que se convirtieron en los símbolos del asesinato de su marido. Jackie es tan famosa y querida que es considerada como una de las primeras damas más populares. De hecho, en 1999, Jacqueline fue incluida en la lista Gallup de los hombres y mujeres más admirados en Estados Unidos en el siglo XX. Si bien ejerció su mayor influencia en la Casa Blanca, Jackie fue mucho más que su título de primera dama.Algunos de los temas abordados en este audiolibro son:Infancia y educación inicialUniversidad y carrera profesionalRelación con John F. KennedyMaternidadCampaña por la presidenciaPrimera damaAsesinato de KennedyLa vida después del asesinatoFigura icónica actual¡Y mucho más que usted no querrá perderse!

Explora la Fascinante Historia del Imperio RomanoEl Imperio Romano fue una de las fuerzas más imponentes del mundo antiguo. Esta no es solo la historia de la conquista o su increíble organización o de las instituciones que lo hicieron posible.El Imperio Romano no es otro aburrido cuento histórico. Por el contrario, despierta nuestra imaginación, nuestros miedos y hasta nos entretiene.Esta es la historia de los hombres y mujeres fascinantes—los emperadores, sus esposas, padres, hermanos, hermanas e hijos—que constituyen el atractivo de este imperio. Algunos de ellos, como Marco Aurelio y Antonino Pío, eran sabios y virtuosos: otros—como Calígula, Cómodo y Caracalla—fueron verdaderos monstruos, cuya sed de sangre y apetito sexual no tenían límites.Esta es la historia de los eventos y personajes más relevantes ocurrida en un periodo entre dos acontecimientos importantes – el auge de Augusto en el primer siglo a.C. y el último saqueo de Roma a finales del siglo V d.C.Los temas a tratar incluyen:De la República al Imperio: El Ascenso de OctavioLa Era de AugustoLa Dinastía Julio - Claudia después de Augusto: Desde Tiberio hasta NerónLa Guerra Civil y el Año de los Cuatro Emperadores (AD 68–69)Dinastía FlaviaLa Dinastía Antonina: Los Cinco Emperadores Buenos (y un par no tan buenos)Algunos Emperadores NuevosCrisis, Guerras Civiles, y Divisiones: El Declive Lento y DolorosoLos Dos Imperios: Este y Oeste¡Todo esto y mucho más que no puedes perderte!

If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of ancient Rome then keep reading...The Roman civilization is probably the single most important civilization in the history of the planet. Its expansion defined Europe. Its constitution shaped societies from Russia in the east to the United States and Latin America in the west. Not even its conquerors were immune to the superior Roman culture.In this new captivating history book, you’ll learn all you need to know about Roman institutions and politics. But our focus will be on the captivating stories and curious personalities of the Roman emperors, politicians, and generals—from Romulus, Caesar, Augustus, Trajan, and Hadrian, to Constantine, Justinian, and Belisarius.Equally important (and perhaps even more interesting) are the stories of influential women—mothers, wives, and lovers, from Cleopatra and Agrippina, to Theodora and Zoe with the Coal-Black Eyes—whose schemes often redirected the course of history.Topics covered in Ancient Rome: A Captivating Introduction to the Roman Republic, The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, and The Byzantine Empire include:The Seven Kings of Seven Hills: the Foundation of Rome and Its First RulersThe Early RepublicThe Punic Wars and Mediterranean Dominance: The Middle RepublicDecay, Corruption, and Civil Wars: The Late RepublicGaius Julius Caesar, Crossing the Rubicon, and Death that Shook the CityThe Rise of First Roman EmperorEarly Roman Empire: Princeps Augustus and Julio-Claudian DynastyThe Flavian DynastyThe Nerva-Antonine DynastyLate EmpireThe Empire of ConstantineConstantinian DynastyDecline and Fall of the Western Roman EmpireThe Byzantine MillenniumAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn about ancient Rome without having to read boring textbooks, click "add to cart"!

Did you know that the Mayans used saunas for healing purposes?In the past decade or two, there has been an upsurge of interest in Maya history. This was partly fueled by the mythical Maya prediction of the end of the world in 2012, which for a short period of time put this civilization under the media spotlight.But there is much more to their culture than the common misconception about their calendar.You see, this is one of the most important and most influential civilizations of the whole Mesoamerican region. The Mayans did not only make achievements in the field of astronomy; they also made revolutionary accomplishments in agriculture, engineering and communications.In this new captivating history book, you will discover amazing little-known facts about the Mayans as well as the truth about their remarkable history.Maya History: A Captivating Guide to the Maya Civilization, Culture, Mythology, and the Maya Peoples’ Impact on Mesoamerican History includes:Revolutionary Findings Provided by Modern Archaeological Detective TechniquesA Simple Explanation of the Maya Civilization and Its LocationFascinating Discoveries of Maya ArtRemarkable Insights into the Maya Government and SocietyA Startling Exploration of the Mayans Everyday LifeAmazing Insights into Myths, Legends, Gods and Beliefs of the Maya People, Including Shocking Findings Related to Human SacrificeWarfareThe Spanish Conquest and Its ImpactFrom Colonial Times to TodayAnd much, much more!So if you want to go on a remarkable journey into the History of the Maya Civilization, click "add to cart"!

Explore Some of the Most Important Events and People in Black HistoryTwo captivating manuscripts in one book:African American History: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the History of the United StatesHaitian Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Abolition of SlaveryThe 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 TubmanMartin Luther King, Jr.Malcolm XRosa ParksFrederick DouglassAnd many moreSome of the topics covered in the first part of this book include:The First Africans in AmericaHow Slaves Were ViewedAfrican Americans’ Contribution to Literature, Art, and MusicThe Fight for IndependenceFugitive Slave LawsThe Gabriel Prosser RevoltThe Denmark Vesey RevoltThe Beginning of the End of SlaveryThe Rallying Movements and Moments, and the Civil WarContinued Oppression in Freedom and the Early Struggles for EqualityExodus from the South and the Fight for Education within the SouthAfrican Americans Begin to Stand TogetherFounding of Something New Through Pain and Self-ExpressionIntegration and the Civil Rights MovementThose Who Fought for Their Inalienable Rights in a Country That Would Deny ThemAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!The Haitian Revolution was a slave rebellion that began in 1791 in the French colony of Saint-Domingue, now known as Haiti. On this small island, the tyrants were the slave owners, people who not only denied their slaves freedom, but felt justified in killing them.The Haitian Revolution began to change the way slaves were viewed all over the world. Although it took nearly another 100 years to eradicate slavery in the west, the parallels between what the Americans and French had done to the slaves was impossible to ignore. The Haitian Revolution was the first and only time that a slave rebellion resulted in a new state.Some of the topics covered in the second part of this book include:The Wealth from Saint-DomingueBeginning of the End of the French ColonyPlanning of One of the Most Historic Revolutions in HistoryThe Revolution BeginsThe Revolution SpreadsRipples of Events in EuropeThe Abolishment of Slavery and the British ResponseToussaint Louverture’s Rise to PowerThe Defeat of Britain and a Newfound RespectNapoleon’s Rise and Its Initial Effect on Saint-DomingueThe End of the RevolutionLasting Effects – Beyond the IslandHaiti TodayAnd much more!Scroll to the top and select the "Add to Cart" button to learn more about black history!

Explore the Captivating History of the Culper Ring!Spying and warfare have always gone hand-in-hand. From Julius Caesar to modern generals, we have accounts of commanders covertly gathering information about their opponents, ensuring they have the intelligence they need to conduct a war.George Washington was not late to realize he needed a spy ring to defeat the British in the American Revolution. So the Culper Ring was created, and their work during the American Revolutionary War was carried out in the shadows, often informally, and with a great deal of care for secrecy. Anyone caught spying was liable to be hanged by the British.Based in New York during the British occupation, the Culper Ring provided vital intelligence from behind enemy lines. Their work gave Washington an insight into the British forces and their plans. They helped to turn the war in the revolutionaries' favour. And now their story can be told once more.Some of the topics covered in this book include:Before the Culper RingThe Birth of the Culper RingTeething TroublesRearrangementThe Culper Ring at WorkThe View from the Other SideAfter ArnoldDying DaysAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!Get the book now to learn more about the Culper Ring!

Explore the Captivating Life of Thomas EdisonThomas Edison was born into a hard-working but attentive family. He struggled in school and became deaf at an early age. Born on February 11, 1847, Edison would become, arguably, the best-known American inventor of all time. His invention of the light bulb was one of more than 1,000 patents he held during his lifetime. Others included the phonograph, the electrical grid, and motion pictures. His work changed the way we see and hear the world around us.Some of the topics covered in this book include:America Before EdisonEnter the EdisonsEdison’s Mother and Life in Port HuronTelegraphy and Leaving HomeInventing the Future in Menlo ParkThe Industrial Revolution and Lighting New YorkThe Phonograph and Moving PicturesThe World Columbian ExpositionThe War of the CurrentsLove, Marriage and Seminole LodgeEdison’s War WorkEdison and Anti-SemitismThe Electric ChairThe Next Generation of Edison’sEdison’s LegacyAnd much more!Scroll to the top and select the "Add to Cart" button to learn more about Thomas Edison!

Explore the Captivating History of Ancient GreeceThe culture and events of Greece were so influential they have a significant effect on modern-day people all over the world. The ancient Greeks gave birth to democracy, a political system frequently used and considered by some as the best form of government. Great minds from Greece also made incredible and vital discoveries such as the water mill, the basics of geometry and using medicine to cure illness. The ancient Greek philosophers laid the groundwork for a whole new field of thought and study. Ancient Greece offered the foundation of the Olympic games, which still run regularly today. Particularly famous historical figures such as Alexander the Great and Cleopatra also had ties to and roles during Greek history, through the course of wars and empire expansion.Given the influence of Ancient Greece, as you learn about this time and place, you will learn about your history and the origins of the people, places, and institutions you likely regularly studied in school. Starting in the Dark Ages, this book will take you on a captivating journey through the darkness, democracy, discovery, and development of Western Civilization.Some of the topics covered in this book include:Dawn of the Dark AgesFrom Darkness to DemocracyOlympic OriginsGreece Grows from War to WarThe Fight for DemocracyThe Peloponnesian WarEnter Alexander the GreatGreat Minds of Ancient GreeceRoman Take-OverCleopatra and her ConsortsHadrian’s TravelsGothic Raids on GreeceRise of ChristianityEnd of AntiquityAnd much more!Get the book now and learn more about ancient Greece

Explore the War of the Currents and the Individual Lives of Nikola Tesla and Thomas EdisonTwo captivating manuscripts in one book:Nikola Tesla: A Captivating Guide to the Life of a Genius InventorThomas Edison: A Captivating Guide to the Life of a Genius InventorWho was the real winner in the war of the currents?What happened to both of them?And what were their lives like from beginning to end?These are just some of the questions this book aims to answer so you can come to your own conclusion about the question; who was the better inventor, Nikola Tesla, or Thomas Edison?Obsessive, brilliant, and tortured, Nikola Tesla was lauded for his invention of the alternating current (AC), and other significant contributions to science. His claim that “harnessing the forces of nature was the only worthwhile scientific endeavor" both impressed and enraged the scientific community. Eventually, his peers could no longer dismiss his eccentricities and began to view him as a crackpot — a potentially dangerous one.The part of this book that covers mostly Nikola Tesla includes topics such as:ChildhoodEducation and Early CareerPatents and PoliticsThe Eccentric GeniusTesla’s Coil and the Niagara ContractInfluential Friends and the Lure of FlightThe Wardenclyffe Tower1914 and BeyondAnd much more!Thomas Edison was born into a hard-working but attentive family. He struggled in school and became deaf at an early age. Born on February 11, 1847, Edison would become, arguably, the best-known American inventor of all time. His invention of the light bulb was one of more than 1,000 patents he held during his lifetime. Others included the phonograph, the electrical grid, and motion pictures. His work changed the way we see and hear the world around us.The part of this book that covers mostly Thomas Edison includes topics such as:America Before EdisonEnter the EdisonsEdison’s Mother and Life in Port HuronTelegraphy and Leaving HomeInventing the Future in Menlo ParkThe Industrial Revolution and Lighting New YorkThe Phonograph and Moving PicturesThe World Columbian ExpositionThe War of the CurrentsLove, Marriage and Seminole LodgeEdison’s War WorkEdison and Anti-SemitismThe Electric ChairThe Next Generation of Edison’sEdison’s LegacyAnd much more!Scroll to the top and select the "Add to Cart" button to learn more about Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison!

Explore the Captivating History of the Zapotec CivilizationThe Zapotecs lived and thrived, and became a civilization of interest to the Conquistadors. As one of the largest Mesoamerican civilizations at the time, they helped to shape and form the world the Conquistadors encountered upon their arrival. Rivaling the size and complexity of their Mayan neighbors, the Zapotec were innovators and intellectuals who created a society that was markedly similar to the kingdoms and social structures.The Zapotecs were a fascinating people and this book aims to give a fresh look and understanding to a civilization that was just as complex, structured, and regal as any of their Mesoamerican, South American, or European counterparts.Some of the topics covered in this book include:The Cloud People and their DomainThe Oaxaca ValleyUnderstanding the Zapotecs and Founding of Monte Albán in PhasesEarly Agrarian Roots and the Building of a CivilizationReligion, Myths, Sacrifices, Rituals, and PowerThe Royal Family and ClassThe Religious OrderA Day in the Life of the ZapotecsThe Arts, Athletics, and TechnologyThe War against the AztecsThe Conquistadors’ ArrivalThe Fall of an EmpireAnd a Great Deal More You Don't Want to Miss Out On!Get the book now and learn more about the Zapotec civilization!

Explore the Captivating Life of Martin Van Buren!History chiefly remembers Martin Van Buren as the eighth president of the United States (1837– 1841). He was also, however, notable for achieving many firsts in American politics. He was the first American president to be born a citizen of the country, and not a British subject. He was the first Dutchman and the first man without Anglo-Saxon ancestry to serve as president. He was the first and only American president to have been raised in a language other than English. He was also the first New Yorker to ascend to the Oval Office in the White House, at a time when Manhattan was becoming the urban heart of a future America (as it is today). Historians have also recognized him as the first "professional politician" to occupy the presidential seat. His expressed capacity for political intrigue, strategic pragmatism and politically expedient “non-committalism” has earned him his fair share of critics and detractors.The darkness of his times (the first depression, the question of slavery, the forceful relocation of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands) easily come to mind, but America was also hurtling towards the future we live in during Van Buren’s reign. The seeds of the modernity we recognize so well – railway networks, democracy, the printing press – were sowed in his era. Six small townships and cities – in Maine, Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, and Arkansas – still bear his surname. To understand the history of American politics, one must understand Van Buren’s often overlooked legacy. This book will give you an in-depth understanding of this man, born a tavern owner's son, who became one of the founders of the Democratic Party.Some of the topics covered in this book include:Early LifeThe Skilled LawyerThe Albany RegencyWashingtonSecretary of State; Vice President In-WaitingThe Panic of 1837American GothicTriumphs and DefeatComebacksRetirementAnd much more!Get the book now to learn more!

Explore the Captivating History of the Roman EmpireThe Roman Empire was one of the most powerful forces the world has ever seen. But this isn’t just the story of conquest or the incredible system of institutions that made it possible.The Roman Empire is not yet another boring historical topic. On the contrary, it wakes our imagination, scares us, and entertains us.This is the story of the fascinating men and women—the emperors, their wives, parents, brothers, sisters, and children—who gave the empire its characteristic charm. Some of them, like Marcus Aurelius and Antoninus Pius, were virtuous and wise; others—like Caligula, Commodus, and Caracalla—were monstrous, insane predators whose thirst for blood and sexual habits were beyond believable.This is the story of the most important people and events between the two crucial events – the rise of Augustus in the first century BC and the final sack of Rome in the late fifth century AD.Some of the topics covered in this book include:From the Republic to the Empire: The Rise of OctavianThe Age of AugustusThe Julio-Claudian Dynasty After Augustus: From Tiberius to NeroCivil War and the Year of the Four Emperors (AD 68–69)The FlaviansThe Nerva-Antonine Dynasty: The Five Good Emperors (and a Couple of Not So Good Ones)Some New EmperorsCrises, Civil Wars, and Divisions: The Long and Painful DeclineTwo Empires: East and WestAnd a Great Deal More You Don't Want to Miss Out On!Get the book now to learn more about the Roman Empire!

Explore the Captivating Life of Andrew JacksonWhen Jackson left the White House after two presidential terms, he had achieved a rare feat: he left office with even more popularity than when he first entered it. His reputation as a strong president and a “champion of working-class democracy” has nevertheless been viewed through a more nuanced lens in recent years.In 2016, President Barack Obama decided to replace Andrew Jackson’s visage on the front of the $20 bill with a portrait of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Meanwhile, current President Donald Trump has repeatedly drawn parallels between himself and Jackson via his infamous Twitter account and public spAeeches. He even put a portrait of Jackson in the Oval Office and visited his tomb in Nashville shortly after being sworn in.The present day is thus an apt time for a look into Jackson’s divisive life and legacy and that is what this captivating book offers.Some of the topics covered in this book include:The War OrphanThe GentlemanThe Scarlet WomanThe CongressmanSupreme Court Justice and Major GeneralOld HickorySharp KnifeWar HeroExpansionPresidential CandidateA Tumultuous PresidencyJacksonian ReformRetirementAnd much more!Scroll to the top and select the "Add to Cart" button to learn more about Andrew Jackson!

Explore the Captivating Life of Leif EriksonThe Vikings were exceptional boat builders, seafarers, adventures, and explorers. They not only raided and attacked settlements across Europe and Britain, but they also sailed far and wide, discovering and colonizing new lands. Their impact on history is far-reaching and the mark that they made on the world, especially during the Viking Age, can still be seen today.In this book, you will learn about the world that shaped Leif Erikson and made him into an adventurous man who was not afraid to sail into the unknown to discover new lands. You will discover how he was able to cross the Atlantic on an open longboat and become the first known European to have set foot on the North American continent, almost half a millennium before Christopher Columbus.Some of the topics covered in this book include:The Making of the Man, Leif Erikson’s Formative YearsThe Settlement of GreenlandLife in GreenlandLeif’s First VoyageMysterious Lands to the West of GreenlandVoyage to VinlandSubsequent Voyages to VinlandMaster shipbuildersThe discovery of L’Anse aux MeadowsThe End of the Vinland SettlementLeif Erikson’s place in HistoryAnd much, much more!Scroll to the top and select the "add to cart" button to learn more about Leif Erikson!