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If you want to discover the captivating life of John Jay, then keep reading...John Jay was a master statesman and strategic diplomat who associated with all the great men of his day in the mid-18th century. However, his contemporaries said that he was modest and humble. They indicated that they could be at a party or gathering and guests had to coax him into discussing his role during the American Revolution or as the first Supreme Court justice of the new nation.When he became the first chief justice of America, he established the groundwork for fairness and neutrality in decision-making. Many of the principles he established in the 19th century are practiced today by this high court. His foresight was extremely acute, and leaders of America sought out his opinions even during his retirement. He was a role model for patience and fairness, and he manifested these qualities in his roles as a jurist, the governor of New York, and the ambassador to Spain, France, and England. None of his positions were easy ones. Every issue he confronted in his political life was a negotiation, and he was expected to referee various opposing factions. Almost magically he developed practical results that were “win-win solutions.”John Jay is a Founding Father who is often overlooked, and few people realize the extent and impact of his contributions to the new nation. He might not have been a part of the Constitutional Convention, but he passionately argued for a more powerful, yet balanced, centralized form of government which eventually led to the passing of the U.S. Constitution. John Jay’s work provided for the expression of liberty and justice in a viable society, and he designed a functional and dynamic process that still works today.In John Jay: A Captivating Guide to an American Statesman, Patriot, Diplomat, Governor of New York, the First Chief Justice, and One of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America, you will discover topics such asFrom Tyranny to FreedomYearning to Be FreeFreedom Is ExpensiveNew York in CrisisJohn Jay in the Midst of the American RevolutionTreaty of Paris and RepercussionsConstitution and CourtJohn Jay, Chief Justice and Gubernatorial CandidateThe Jay Treaty and John Jay as GovernorJohn Jay During His Initial RetirementJohn Jay: The Final YearsAnd much, much more!
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Anglo-Saxons, then keep reading...There was a time before England was united. This was a time before William the Bastard decided to prove to his contemporaries that his bastard moniker would be erased with a swift conquest of the biggest island northwest of Europe. A time before the Battle of Hastings and the year 1066. A time when many petty kingdoms ruled, conquered, and were liberated, time and time again, by a specific people group. A people group that is, in fact, a blend of many and that authors of later dates would collectively call the Anglo-Saxons.With this book, we want to let our readers know how vibrant and lively (as well as deadly) life in Britain was during the perhaps wrongly-titled “Dark Ages.” With the end of the Roman Empire, the local Britons were left to their devices, and it would be several people groups from a peninsula in Central Europe that would come to dominate the island, making sure their presence was known through a series of kingdoms, battles, clashes, victories, and defeats.But the Anglo-Saxons have a lot more to offer us history buffs. We can learn about their day-to-day life: how they dressed, what they ate and drank, how they waged war or had fun, how they buried their dead, and how they worshiped their gods. We can also learn about their art, their amazing metal and clay pieces, stunning bits of tapestries, and dozens of well-illuminated manuscripts. And if we lack any information on what they thought of the world around them, we can be happy that they were willing to tell us that themselves, all through hundreds of written texts of both religious and secular nature.The Anglo-Saxons were, indeed, an odd group of people to take control of Britain. But they didn’t do it all at once, and just like any other people in history, they had a period of adjustment, growth, reconstruction, and eventual rise to prominence.In Anglo-Saxons: A Captivating Guide to the People Who Inhabited Great Britain from the Early Middle Ages to the Norman Conquest of England, you will discover topics such asAnglo-Saxons ArriveEarly Anglo-Saxons: Origins and Pre-Settlement HistoryThe Culture of Anglo-Saxons: Religion, Customs, Social Hierarchy, Early ChristianityEveryday Life of Anglo-Saxon England: Jobs and Division of Labor, Food and Drink, Clothes, Architecture, Travel, Wars, Gender and Age Norms, Art, Written WorksAnglo-Saxon KingdomsAnglo-Saxon LegacyAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of the Anglo-Saxons, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Battle of Thermopylae, then keep reading...The Battle of Thermopylae is one of the most famous battles in human history. It featured two of the ancient world’s most prominent cultures, the Achaemenid-led Persian Empire and the fragmented yet culturally advanced Greeks. It also included some of history’s most famous leaders, such as the Persian king Xerxes and the Spartan king and military general Leonidas.This glorification is apt only because the battle was indeed an important moment in the much larger conflict known as the Greco-Persian Wars. However, the Greeks lost this battle. In fact, it was a slaughter. Had it not been for some good fortune as well as an advantage in terms of equipment and fighting techniques, the Battle of Thermopylae could have gone down in history as the beginning of the end for one of the world’s great civilizations.That these soldiers were more willing to die than to surrender to the evil Persians is part of the reason why this battle has become so famous. It serves as a symbol of what people will do to protect their freedom and their homeland. Sure, much of our memory of the Battle of Thermopylae is glorified untruth, but no one can deny that the Greeks and the Persians, in late August or early September of 480 BCE, fought one of the most important battles in one of the most important wars of the ancient era.In The Battle of Thermopylae: A Captivating Guide to One of the Greatest Battles in Ancient History Between the Spartans and Persians, you will discover topics such asLeading up to The Battle of ThermopylaeThe Main Characters of the Battle of ThermopylaeGreece and Persia Prepare for BattleThe Battle of Thermopylae: Seven Days to Last the Test of TimeMeanwhile, at ArtemisiumAfter the Battle of ThermopylaeThe Greek and Persian ArmiesAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Battle of Thermopylae, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
If you want to discover the captivating history of Sparta, then keep reading...Four captivating manuscripts in one book:Spartans: A Captivating Guide to the Fierce Warriors of Ancient Greece, Including Spartan Military Tactics, the Battle of Thermopylae, How Sparta Was Ruled, and MoreThe Greco-Persian Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Conflicts Between the Achaemenid Empire and the Greek City-States, Including the Battle of Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, Plataea, and MoreThe Battle of Thermopylae: A Captivating Guide to One of the Greatest Battles in Ancient History Between the Spartans and PersiansThe Peloponnesian War: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Greek War Between the Two Leading City-States in Ancient Greece — Athens and SpartaSparta 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.Perhaps the most significant achievement in all of Spartan history, though, was their defeat of the Athenians in the Peloponnesian War. This conflict, which lasted roughly 30 years, put the two greatest Greek city-states of the time, Athens and Sparta, up against one another, and the result, a Spartan victory, helped to reshape the entire ancient world. It ushered in a period of Spartan hegemony which was radically different than when the Athenians sat atop the Greek world.Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:Who Were the SpartansThe Growth of Spartan Power: The Messenian WarsA Growing Rivalry with Athens: The Greco-Persian WarsVictory over Athens: The Birth of the Spartan EmpireSpartan Hegemony, the Corinthian War, and Sparta’s DeclineSpartan Government, Military, and SocietyAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:On the Eve of WarThe Ionian RevoltDarius I Marches on Greece: The Battle of MarathonThe Interwar Years: Greece and Persia Prepare to Meet AgainThe Invasion of Xerxes Part 1: The Battles of Thermopylae and ArtemisiumThe Invasion of Xerxes Part 2: The Battles of Salamis and PlataeaThe Delian League WarsThe Aftermath of the WarThe Greek MilitaryThe Persian MilitaryAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:Leading up to The Battle of ThermopylaeThe Main Characters of the Battle of ThermopylaeGreece and Persia Prepare for BattleThe Battle of Thermopylae: Seven Days to Last the Test of TimeMeanwhile, at ArtemisiumAfter the Battle of ThermopylaeThe Greek and Persian ArmiesAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include:Understanding PeloponneseThe Peloponnesian and Delian LeaguesRising Tensions Between Athens and Sparta: The First Peloponnesian War to the Thirty Years’ PeaceThe Archidamian War to the Peace of NiciasThe Attack of Syracuse Brings More WarThe Ionian War and the Fall of AthensFighting in an Ancient Greek ArmyThe War’s Impact on Greek CulturePhilosophy During War: SocratesAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of Sparta, click the "add to cart" button!
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Etruscans, then keep reading...The importance of the Etruscans can be traced back to Rome. The Roman Republic, and later the Roman Empire, was an unusual conqueror because it would absorb and assimilate elements of the cultures it dominated. A standing practice was to allow the defeated to continue practicing their culture and religion so long as they paid their taxes on time. Such a procedure was part of why Christianity would seep into the Roman Empire around the 1st century CE, for example. For the Etruscans, this meant they influenced aspects of Roman civilization, one of the most powerful cultures in the history of the Western world.The word “Rome” is Etruscan in origin as are the names of its mythological founders “Remus” and “Romulus.” Several of the Roman creation myths centered on branches of the Etruscans breaking off to found Rome, and Rome itself used to be a part of Etruscan civilization before it broke away and started to develop its own society. When the Etruscans were absorbed, elements of their culture, language, and religion would seep into Roman practice. Before their assimilation, the Etruscans gifted Rome with much of its political science and technology. Through the Etruscans, the Romans developed monarchy, walls, drainage systems, and the powerful forum.The Etruscans shouldn’t only be studied as the influencer of Rome, but it is the connection through which most individuals have heard of their illustrious civilization. Other interesting developments of the Etruscans were their flamboyant fashion, complex political structure, urban planning, and fatalistic religion. As the reader of this volume, check and see where the Etruscans sound similar to the Romans but also interpret what made the Etruscans unique, what rings of assimilation of other cultures like the Greeks, and determine whether it was possible for the Etruscans to avoid their fate against the Romans during the 1st century BCE.In The Etruscans: A Captivating Guide to the Etruscan Civilization of Ancient Italy That Preceded the Roman Republic, you will discover topics such asPolitics, Government, and Social StructureHow an Individual LivedThe Origin of the EtruscansThe Etruscan Orientation, c. 600-400 BCEThe Roman Conquest, c. 400-20 BCEMythology and ReligionArt and MusicThe Etruscan Language and WritingArchitectureSurviving Text and LiteratureAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Etruscans, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Scientific Revolution, then keep reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book: The Scientific Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Emergence of Modern Science During the Early Modern Period, Including Stories of Thinkers Such as Isaac Newton and René Descartes Galileo Galilei: A Captivating Guide to an Italian Astronomer, Physicist, and Engineer and His Impact on the History of ScienceAncient cultures have been looking up at the stars for thousands of years, wondering about their place in the universe. What were those glowing spots in the black cover of night? Just how far away was the moon? These and other questions hounded humanity through the millennia until, finally, relative economic stability allowed for a number of people to examine their world more closely. Slowly, knowledge and understanding accumulated generation by generation until the conditions were ideal enough for a revolution to occur in thinking, experimentation, worldview, and natural philosophy.It was the Scientific Revolution, the time period when Western theologians had more and better tools to measure and make sense of the things around them. With careful measurements, precise data collection, and an unwavering sense of curiosity, humankind stepped into the future. The truly magnificent feature of this time period, besides, of course, the scientific discoveries themselves, was the kinship between philosophers, scientists, and experimental hobbyists throughout Europe. Hundreds, if not thousands, of letters between great intellectuals such as Isaac Newton, Johannes Kepler, Robert Hooke, and Tycho Brahe have been preserved, demonstrating how these men (and a few women) worked in cooperation with one another in order to better their own research.Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: Science: A Definition and Brief Prehistory The Early Western Sciences Paracelsus Nicolaus Copernicus Luigi Anguillara Andreas Vesalius Ignazio Danti Tycho and Sophia Brahe Paul Wittich Sethus Calvisius Joseph Goedenhuyze Giordano Bruno Conrad Gessner Johannes Kepler Daniel Sennert Galileo Galilei William Harvey René Descartes Robert Boyle Antonie van Leeuwenhoek Isaac Newton Robert Hooke Maria Sibylla Merian Maria Winckelmann-Kirch William and Caroline Herschel Mary Somerville And much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: A Stargazer Is Born Galileo Studies with Florentine Monks The University of Pisa Galileo Calculates the Location of Hell Professor at the University of Pisa University of Padua The Catholic Inquisition Kepler's Star Galileo and Johannes Kepler The Starry Messenger Galileo Meets Pope Paul V The Inquisition Visits Again Discourse on the Tides A Meeting with Pope Urban VIII The Assayer Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems Trial and Imprisonment Final Work and Death And much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Scientific Revolution and Galileo Galilei, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
If you want to discover the captivating life of Galileo Galilei, then keep reading...Galileo Galilei's contributions to modern science were so fundamental to a variety of fields that even though he died almost 400 years ago, his name retains international acclaim. This 17th-century natural philosopher is often credited with the invention of the telescope thanks to his many discoveries using that specific instrument, and though he was not, in fact, its inventor, the myth still persists. Indeed, Galileo was responsible for a series of upgrades to astronomy's brand-new tool during the early part of the 1600s, and it was largely his innovative techniques that changed a somewhat mediocre magnifying glass into a revolutionary device.He was also the first to use his powerful telescope to look at the Moon, planets, and stars and discover just how much there truly was out there beyond the realm of ocean, land, and clouds. His observations of the solar system were the first of their kind, and they helped cement a theory that had been appearing and disappearing from European philosophy for centuries: that the Earth was not the center of the universe.Galileo published his theories regardless of the danger and struggled to deal with the repercussions of doing so. His amazing career was characterized by a tenuous balance between publishing the truth of his discoveries and maintaining good relationships with the people in power. Like so many other great people of that age, Galileo was born not far from Florence, Italy, making him a product of the continent's foremost trendsetter during the Renaissance and Scientific Revolution.In Galileo Galilei: A Captivating Guide to an Italian Astronomer, Physicist, and Engineer and His Impact on the History of Science, you will discover topics such as A Stargazer Is Born Galileo Studies with Florentine Monks The University of Pisa Galileo Calculates the Location of Hell Professor at the University of Pisa University of Padua The Catholic Inquisition Kepler's Star Galileo and Johannes Kepler The Starry Messenger Galileo Meets Pope Paul V The Inquisition Visits Again Discourse on the Tides A Meeting with Pope Urban VIII The Assayer Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems Trial and Imprisonment Final Work and Death And much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Galileo Galilei, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, then keep reading...The Battle of the Little Bighorn, which is also commonly referred to by American historians as Custer's Last Stand, is one of the most iconic events during the Great Sioux War that occurred between 1875 and 1876. The war itself became widespread among other tribes within the surrounding regions of the Black Hills territory of present-day South Dakota after conflicts started between the U.S government and the local Lakota and Cheyenne tribes in 1854, which lasted all the way to 1890.Most textbooks and history buffs often romanticized Custer's Last Stand as a modern-day Battle of Thermopylae, often portraying it as the brave last stand of a seasoned warrior, for over half a century after the battle took place, but later archeological finds tend to suggest otherwise. In fact, there have been so many conflicting statements from both American and Native American participants that most of the details of the event are often unclear even to this day.Most of the confusion that remains are of critical nature, for instance, the exact manner in which the battle took place and the timing of the events. In this book, we aim to separate facts from fiction in regards to one of the most iconic battles during the American Indian Wars and provide the reader with a clear and fact-based interpretation of the events that took place prior to and during the Battle of the Little Bighorn, as well as its ensuing impact on both the Americans and the Native Americans.In The Battle of the Little Bighorn: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Significant Actions of the Great Sioux War and How Custer's Last Stand Impacted the Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, you will discover topics such as The Great Sioux War George Custer, Sitting Bull, and Crazy Horse The Battle of the Little Bighorn Underlying Factors of Custer's Loss in the Battle of the Little Bighorn And much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Battle of the Little Bighorn, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Mongol Invasions, then keep reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book: The Mongol Conquests: A Captivating Guide to the Invasions and Conquests Initiated by Genghis Khan That Created the Vast Mongol Empire Genghis Khan: A Captivating Guide to the Founder of the Mongol Empire and His Conquests Which Resulted in the Largest Contiguous Empire in HistoryThe Mongols were known to be both merciful as well as tolerant. Moreover, their conquests weren't aimed against civilized life; in fact, they helped connect numerous cultures and facilitated the spread of ideas and knowledge across the continent. Of course, the Mongols themselves were not uncultured brutes, as they had their own civilization, society, and traditions. With all that being said, this does not mean they were innocent for all the destruction they caused. Instead, it is implied that the Mongols weren't like fire, causing annihilation wherever they passed. They were more like water, capable of causing floods and carving mountains while at the same time creating fertile soil and giving life.Like many other topics in history, the Mongol story has more than one side, and this book will try to present as many as possible. It will explore both the bloody history of Genghis Khan and his conquests while showing that he and his fellow Mongols were capable of much more than that. Diving deep inside their culture and society, we'll cast off their barbaric image. They will be exposed for what they actually were, mere humans like any other on this Earth. Hopefully, by the end of this guide of the Mongol conquests, you will get a better understanding of not only the history of the Mongols but of all of humankind as well.Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: Origin of the Mongols Rise of Genghis Khan and the Unification of the Steppes The Mongol Conquest of the East Genghis Khan's Revenge Death and Succession of the Great Khan From Unity to Division - Genghis' Heirs The Last of the Great Khans The Mongol War Machine Mongol State, Society, and Culture And much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: The Mongolian Steppe Temüjin Becoming Genghis Khan Building the Mongol Empire Life in Genghis Khan's Empire Military Genius Innovation Death and Succession The Mongol Empire After Genghis Khan Pax Mongolica The End of an Empire And much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Mongol Conquests and Genghis Khan, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Mongol Conquests, then keep reading...The Mongols were also known to be both merciful as well as tolerant. Moreover, their conquests weren't aimed against civilized life; in fact, they helped connect numerous cultures and facilitated the spread of ideas and knowledge across the continent. Of course, the Mongols themselves were not uncultured brutes, as they had their own civilization, society, and traditions. With all that being said, this does not mean they were innocent for all the destruction they caused. Instead, it is implied that the Mongols weren't like fire, causing annihilation wherever they passed. They were more like water, capable of causing floods and carving mountains while at the same time creating fertile soil and giving life.Like many other topics in history, the Mongol story has more than one side, and this book will try to present as many as possible. It will explore both the bloody history of Genghis Khan and his conquests while showing that he and his fellow Mongols were capable of much more than that. Diving deep inside their culture and society, we'll cast off their barbaric image. They will be exposed for what they actually were, mere humans like any other on this Earth. Hopefully, by the end of this guide of the Mongol conquests, you will get a better understanding of not only the history of the Mongols but of all of humankind as well.In The Mongol Conquests: A Captivating Guide to the Invasions and Conquests Initiated by Genghis Khan That Created the Vast Mongol Empire, you will discover topics such as Origin of the Mongols Rise of Genghis Khan and the Unification of the Steppes The Mongol Conquest of the East Genghis Khan's Revenge Death and Succession of the Great Khan From Unity to Division - Genghis' Heirs The Last of the Great Khans The Mongol War Machine Mongol State, Society, and Culture And much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Mongol Conquests, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Armenian Genocide, then keep reading...During 1915 to 1923, one and a half million Armenian people were deported and killed in the most appalling ways comprehensible. They were ripped from their homes (in a land where they had lived for longer than history can tell, a land so old that many speculate it was the site of the biblical Garden of Eden) and sent off on death marches across the blistering Syrian Desert. They were shot on the thresholds of the houses where they were raising their children. They were butchered with swords in gruesome ways in order to dishearten those left alive.They were starved in concentration camps, they were burned and drowned and beaten to death by the thousands, and then their corpses were stripped naked and left to rot in the open air. They were overdosed with morphine. They were injected with infected blood. They were cast overboard into the frigid Black Sea. They were gassed. They were raped. They were abducted and sold as slaves.In short, the Ottoman Empire under the Three Pashas made every possible attempt to exterminate the Armenian race with such fervor that their actions would inspire the creation of the very word that now defines the greatest crime that can be perpetrated against a civilization: genocide. Yet today, the Armenian Genocide is an event that has melted out of the collective consciousness. It is an event that has repercussions extending to the modern day and is an event that should never be forgotten.In The Armenian Genocide: A Captivating Guide to the Massacre of the Armenians by the Turks of the Ottoman Empire, you will discover topics such as The Armenian Problem The Ottoman Empire The First Massacres The Young Turk Revolution The World Goes to War Red Sunday Death March One Thousand Orphans The Black Sea Runs Red Stolen Children Justice Operation Nemesis Denial Fighting for Freedom And much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Armenian Genocide, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
3 manuscritos completos en 1 libro Antiguo Egipto: Una guía fascinante de la historia de Egipto, antiguas pirámides, templos, mitología egipcia y faraones como Tutankamón y Cleopatra Antigua Grecia: Una Fascinante Guía de La Historia Griega, empezando desde la Edad Media Griega hasta el Final de la Antigüedad Antigua Roma: Una Introducción Fascinante a la República Romana, el Ascenso y la Caída del Imperio Romano y el Imperio BizantinoLa primera parte de este libro incluye: ¿Quiénes eran los antiguos egipcios? Sus orígenes, historia y geografía ¿Quién tenía el poder?: La estructura social del antiguo Egipto Reyes y su poder militar Los magníficos faraones del nuevo reino y su imperio La decadencia y fin de la civilización egipcia Un romance, política y tragedia: la historia de Cleopatra VII La religión, la mitología y los rituales de los antiguos egipcios Creencias y rituales funerarios: momificación y vida futura La arquitectura del antiguo Egipto: templos y pirámides ¡Y mucho más!segunda parte de este libro, usted: El amanecer de la Edad Oscura De la Oscuridad a la Democracia Orígenes Olímpicos Grecia Crece de Guerra en Guerra La Lucha por la Democracia La Guerra del Peloponeso Entra Alejandro El Grande Grandes Mentes de la Antigua Grecia Roma Toma el Control Cleopatra y sus Consortes Los Viajes de Adriano Las incursiones Góticas en Grecia El Ascenso del Cristianismo El Fin de la Antigüedad ¡Y mucho más!Tercera parte de este libro, usted: Los siete reyes de las siete colinas: la fundación de Roma y sus primeros gobernantes La República Naciente Las guerras púnicas y la dominación mediterránea: la República Media Decadencia, corrupción y guerras civiles: Finales de la República Cayo Julio César, cruzando el Rubicón y la muerte que sacudió la ciudad El ascenso del primer emperador romano Principios del Imperio romano: Princeps Augustus y Dinastía Julio-Claudia La Dinastía Flavia La Dinastía Antonina Finales del Imperio El imperio de Constantino Dinastía Constantiniana Decadencia y caída del Imperio romano occidental El milenio bizantino ¡Y mucho, mucho más!¡Obtenga este libro ahora para aprender más sobre el Historia Antigua!
If you want to discover the captivating life of Genghis Khan, then keep reading...Around the year 1162, near the modern capital of Mongolia, a baby boy was born into a fractious and violent world. The birth of this child must have caused quite a stir among the members of the nomadic tribe that he had been born into; word soon traveled that the son of Yesügei, the Borjigin tribal leader, had been born clutching a blood clot in his tiny hand.Mongol folklore hailed this as a sign that the child would grow up to be a great leader of men, but perhaps history would interpret the baby's gruesome prize as a foreshadowing of the bloodshed that would accompany his life and his legacy.The story of Temüjin, and Genghis Khan as he would later be known, is a story about stories. We have few original sources to tell us about his life, and the sources we do have are often contradictory or untrustworthy, so historians have had to piece together the story of Genghis Khan and fill in the blanks.What you will discover in this book is a combination of historical fact, expert conjecture, and myths and legends, filtered through the changing eyes of history and retold through many generations. There are many things we simply do not know about the enigmatic figure of Genghis Khan. There are many things that we think we know that may ultimately prove to be untrue. What is important is the story. Just as the young Temüjin must have sat around a campfire to be regaled by stories of his ancestral wolf heritage, we now sit around this virtual campfire to share the story of Genghis Khan.In Genghis Khan: A Captivating Guide to the Founder of the Mongol Empire and His Conquests Which Resulted in the Largest Contiguous Empire in History, you will discover topics such as The Mongolian Steppe Temüjin Becoming Genghis Khan Building the Mongol Empire Life in Genghis Khan's Empire Military Genius Innovation Death and Succession The Mongol Empire After Genghis Khan Pax Mongolica The End of an Empire And much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Genghis Khan, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Philippine–American War between 1899–1902, then keep reading...The Philippine-American War of 1899–1902 was a dramatic, world-changing conflict that shaped the century to come and revealed the early stirrings of America’s drive for global power. The conflict and its aftershocks continue to influence the Philippines and the wider region to this day, leaving a legacy of governance, society, and economic organization.The Philippines today is an important American ally and a counterbalance to the growing Chinese power in South Asia, but the history between the United States and the Philippines has not always been as friendly as some may imagine—in fact, American-Filipino history is soaked in blood and defined by brutal, devastating combat.The Philippine-American War is, perhaps, something that many Americans and Filipinos would like to forget about, particularly in light of Filipino-American cooperation against the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in the Second World War, but it’s vital to study and understand the Philippine-American War in order to see a clear picture of what led to the world we know today and comprehend the scale of imperialism and military conquest that has defined the past centuries.In The Philippine–American War (1899–1902): A Captivating Guide to the Philippine Insurrection That Started When the United States of America Claimed Possession of the Philippines after the Spanish–American War, you will discover topics such asManifest Destiny vs. Self-DeterminationThe Waning Power of SpainAn Uneasy AllianceFilipinos Prepare for Independence or WarFebruary 4, 1899: War Breaks OutMajor Campaigns of the WarAmerica’s Military Government in the PhilippinesEscalation: The Naval Blockade and Fierce American CampaignsThe War Hits HomeThe Capture of AguinaldoFilipinos Are DefeatedGuerilla Fighting Continues after the Official End of the WarAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Philippine–American War (1899–1902), scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Hellenistic Age, then keep reading...The alienation of the people from the government and society itself can be seen as a result of the Hellenistic transformation. It can also be seen within the art of the period. Scholars, artists, and philosophers began rejecting the collective ideals, and instead, they focused on the cult of the individual. Sculptures were no longer that of gods and ideals but of individuals, and philosophers cultivated the ideas of individual happiness and pleasure.Religious cults, such as the cult of Isis, formed around the same concepts, claiming to offer the secret of immortality and prosperity to those who sought it for themselves.The Hellenistic age brought a great deal of change in the ancient world. However, the era was destined to end in 31 BCE with the Battle of Actium. Octavian’s Roman forces defeated Mark Antony’s and Cleopatra’s Ptolemaic fleet, thus securing the rise of the Roman Empire.While the Hellenistic age lasted only for a brief period in humanity’s rich history, its influence on culture, science, and philosophy has resonated with the world ever since.In The Hellenistic Age: A Captivating Guide to an Era of Mediterranean History That Took Place Between the Death of Alexander the Great and the Rise of the Roman Empire , you will discover topics such asThe Beginning of a New AgeCassander, Rise of a New KingAntigonusThe Seleucid EmpireCassander of MacedoniaAfter the BattleThe End of an EraA New BeginningEurope after the Chremonidean WarEgypt and the Ptolemaic DynastyAsiaThe First Macedonian WarThe Rise of RomeAntiochus III and RomeRome and Hellenistic EuropeRome in Egypt and AsiaHellenistic Anatolia DefeatedRome in EgyptRome’s Path to PowerAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Hellenistic Age, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Holy Roman Empire, then keep reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book:The Holy Roman Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Union of Smaller Kingdoms That Started During the Early Middle Ages and Dissolved During the Napoleonic WarsThe Carolingian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Carolingian Dynasty and Their Large Empire That Covered Most of Western Europe During the Reign of CharlemagneBeginning with Charlemagne, the great and educated king who would serve as an inspiration for world leaders from Frederick II to Adolf Hitler, the Holy Roman Empire’s intricate ties with the Roman Catholic Church would provide for plenty of excitement and drama in its early years. However, as the empire staggered through the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, it would eventually be forced to declare its allegiance with a new way of thinking: Protestantism.Throughout the story of the Holy Roman Empire, a wealth of fascinating tales from interesting people proliferates. Monks and emperors will clash, poets sing the praises of kings, and the pope rides blind and bareback on a frightened donkey through the streets of Rome. The mightiest monarch in all of the world walks barefoot in the snow in repentance for his angry deeds, and two rival families stand toe-to-toe for the monarchy. Crusades are lost in war and won in diplomacy, while kings are held ransom, revolts are suppressed, and antipopes crowned. And this incredible tale spanning a full millennium is ready and waiting for you to turn the next page.Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:The First Roman EmpireThe CarolingiansA Formal EmperorThe Caligula of ChristianityAntipopeThe Walk to CanossaThe Hohenstaufen Dynasty BeginsThe Red-Bearded Warrior KingCaptor of the LionheartStupor MundiThe Great InterregnumThe King of PeaceThe Rise of the HabsburgsThe ReformationEight Million DeadThe DissolutionAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:A Quick OverviewThe World After RomeEnding a Dynasty – Pepin, Charles, and CarlomanThe Conquests of CharlesIn the Name of ReligionPope Leo III and the Founding of an EmpireThe Carolingian Renaissance – The Empire under CharlemagneThe Rule of Louis the PiousFamilial Strife and the Decay of the EmpireThe Division Effectively Ending the EmpireEchoes of the Roman Empire – How Outside Forces Picked Apart the Carolingian EmpireLasting Effects and Hope of ReunificationAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of The Holy Roman Empire and The Carolingian Empire, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
If you want to discover the captivating life of Hannibal Barca, then keep reading...One of the names most synonymous with brilliant military strategy is Hannibal. He was the legendary Carthaginian general who marched elephants over the snowy Alps and took on Rome, the growing power in Europe at the time. He outsmarted the best strategists that Rome had to offer and twice sat in front of the gates of Rome with his army.There was never any doubt that Hannibal would serve his country in the military, but no one could have predicted just how well he would serve Carthage. Even centuries later, Romans used the phrase “Hannibal’s at the gates!” as a way of indicating misfortune or fear. Even natural disasters were compared to him. His actions would go on to haunt the Romans for centuries. Because of the threat he had been to them, the Roman Republic was forced to learn how to outsmart their opponents and not just beat them. The actions of Hannibal helped to shape and form Rome into the military power that it became because they realized early on that they were not as safe as they had thought they were.In Hannibal Barca: A Captivating Guide to the Carthaginian General Who Fought in the Second Punic War Between Carthage and Ancient Rome, you will discover topics such asRome Versus Carthage – The First Punic WarBorn into an Uncertain WorldThe Element of Surprise – The Beginning of a LegendPanic in Rome and the Subsequent Raiding of Roman TerritoryThe Rivalry Between Hannibal and FabiusRoman Devastation at CannaeMore Than a Decade as the EnemyDefeating HannibalUsing Politics to Improve Carthage and a Final BetrayalCat and Mouse with Rome – Roles ReversedSpeculation on Hannibal’s End and the End of Carthage in the Third Punic WarThe Legacy and the LegendAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Hannibal Barca, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
If you want to discover the captivating history of Christianity, then keep reading...Three captivating manuscripts in one book: History of Christianity: A Captivating Guide to Crucial Moments in Christian History, Including Events Such as the Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ, the Early Church, and the Reformation The Kings of Israel and Judah: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Jewish Kingdom of David and Solomon, the Divided Monarchy, and the Assyrian and Babylonian Conquests of Samaria and Jerusalem Queen of Sheba: A Captivating Guide to a Mysterious Queen Mentioned in the Bible and Her Relationship with King SolomonWho would have thought that from its humble beginnings as a small group of followers of a Jewish man called Jesus that Christianity would become, less than two thousand years later, the most widespread religion on Earth?Christianity's birth and development is a vast, complex story filled with setbacks and contradictions but also with triumphs. It is intricately entwined with the world's development over the last two thousand years, encompassing entire societies, helping to build and destroy empires, and molding the spiritual lives of people of all races and cultures. This book will reveal the main aspects surrounding this fascinating saga.Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: Prophecies with an Announced birth Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ Early Church Christianity Spreads Throughout the World Radical Changes Within the Church Christianity Nowadays And much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: The Last Judges Give Us a King A Boy from Bethlehem Saul Has a Rival King David David's Downfall The Horrors King Solomon Divided Monarchy The Kings of the Divided Monarchy Until the Fall of Israel Ten Lost Tribes: The Destruction and Fall of Israel Judah's Resistance and Reforms The Fall of Jerusalem and the End of the Kingdom of Judah And much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include: Sheba Before the Queen A Questioning Queen Word of the Wise King A Journey to Israel Encountering Solomon A Forbidden Union Joy on the Journey Home A New King And much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of Christianity, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Carolingian Empire, then keep reading...One of the few names to emerge from the Dark Ages to live on today is that of Charlemagne. After the fall of Rome, Western Europe was in almost complete disarray for several centuries, with different tribes and factions running different parts of the continent. Then in 768 CE, Charles the Great, more commonly known as Charlemagne, became the ruler of the Franks. In The Carolingian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Carolingian Dynasty and Their Large Empire That Covered Most of Western Europe During the Reign of Charlemagne, you will discover topics such as A Quick Overview The World After Rome Ending a Dynasty - Pepin, Charles, and Carloman The Conquests of Charles In the Name of Religion Pope Leo III and the Founding of an Empire The Carolingian Renaissance - The Empire under Charlemagne The Rule of Louis the Pious Familial Strife and the Decay of the Empire The Division Effectively Ending the Empire Echoes of the Roman Empire - How Outside Forces Picked Apart the Carolingian Empire Lasting Effects and Hope of Reunification And much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of The Carolingian Empire, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro Historia Afroamericana: Una Guía Fascinante para entender los eventos y personas que moldearon la Historia de los Estados Unidos (Libro en Español/African American History Spanish Book Version) Revolución haitiana: Una guía fascinante de la abolición de la esclavitudLa historia de los Afroamericanos es una larga crónica de eventos trágicos. Aquellos que tuvieron el coraje de rebelarse en contra de esta crueldad del sistema y de esta opresión eran normalmente brutalmente asesinados por este motivo. Este hecho ha creado una larga tradición de atrevidos líderes y seguidores que han sido los verdaderos motores de la evolución del pensamiento en los Estados Unidos de América.La primera parte de este libro incluye: Harriet Tubman Martin Luther King, Jr. Malcolm X Rosa Parks Frederick Douglass Y muchos más… Los Primeros Africanos en América El Trato a los Esclavos Contribuciones Afroamericanas a la Literatura, Música y Arte La Lucha por la Independencia Leyes contra Esclavos Fugitivos El Alzamiento de Gabriel Prosser El Alzamiento de Denmark Vesey El Fin de la Esclavitud Los Movimientos y Manifestaciones, y la Guerra Civil La Continuación de la Opresión y la Lucha por la Igualdad El Éxodo desde el Sur y la Lucha por la Educación en el Sur Los Afroamericanos se Organizan La Construcción de una Identidad a través del dolor y la expresión propia Integración y el Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles Los Luchadores por los Derechos Inalienables en un País que los negabasegunda parte de este libro, usted: La riqueza de Saint-Domingue El principio del fin de la colonia francesa Comienza la revolución La revolución se extiende Cúmulo de eventos en Europa La abolición de la esclavitud y la respuesta británica La llegada al poder de Toussaint Louverture La derrota de Inglaterra y el respeto internacional El ascenso de Napoleón y su efecto inicial en Saint-Domingue El fin de la revolución Efectos duraderos - Más allá de la isla Haití en la actualidad Haiti Today ¡Y mucho más!¡Adquiere ahora el libro y aprende más sobre la historia Afroamericana y Revolución haitiana!
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Holy Roman Empire, then keep reading...Beginning with Charlemagne, the great and educated king who would serve as an inspiration for world leaders from Frederick II to Adolf Hitler, the Holy Roman Empire's intricate ties with the Roman Catholic Church would provide for plenty of excitement and drama in its early years. However, as the empire staggered through the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, it would eventually be forced to declare its allegiance with a new way of thinking: Protestantism.Throughout the story of the Holy Roman Empire, a wealth of fascinating tales from interesting people proliferates. Monks and emperors will clash, poets sing the praises of kings, and the pope rides blind and bareback on a frightened donkey through the streets of Rome. The mightiest monarch in all of the world walks barefoot in the snow in repentance for his angry deeds, and two rival families stand toe-to-toe for the monarchy. Crusades are lost in war and won in diplomacy, while kings are held ransom, revolts are suppressed, and antipopes crowned. And this incredible tale spanning a full millennium is ready and waiting for you to turn the next page.In The Holy Roman Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Union of Smaller Kingdoms That Started During the Early Middle Ages and Dissolved During the Napoleonic Wars, you will discover topics such as The First Roman Empire The Carolingians A Formal Emperor The Caligula of Christianity Antipope The Walk to Canossa The Hohenstaufen Dynasty Begins The Red-Bearded Warrior King Captor of the Lionheart Stupor Mundi The Great Interregnum The King of Peace The Rise of the Habsburgs The Reformation Eight Million Dead The Dissolution And much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of the Holy Roman Empire, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
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