Captivating History
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Explore the fascinating life of John F. Kennedy
Gallup's List of Widely Admired People of the 20th Century places President John F. Kennedy in the third slot, behind Martin Luther King, Jr. , and Mother Teresa. Needless to say, President Kennedy's name is one that will not soon be forgotten. Many people will simply recall him as the handsome president who reigned for a short while before his unfortunate death at the hands of an assassin in Dallas,...
2) French and Indian War: A Captivating Guide to the North American Conflict Between Great Britain and
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How did the French and Indian War change the world and mold history?
Most people have heard about the French and Indian War, but you will find that most history classes have "forgotten" to explore some of the most interesting and important facets of this conflict. Its little-told stories and often underrated importance in world history have begun to be buried over the centuries. Was this epic struggle simply another war among many others in history?
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Descubre cómo comenzó la Segunda Guerra Mundial, las repercusiones y los acontecimientos que tuvieron lugar
La Segunda Guerra Mundial fue uno de los eventos más traumáticos en la historia de la humanidad. En todo el mundo, los conflictos existentes se fusionaron, enzarzando a las naciones en una vasta red de violencia. Se libró a través de tierra, mar y aire, afectando a todos los continentes habitados. Más de 55 millones de personas murieron,...
4) Anglo-Saxons for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the People of Early Medieval England and Their Batt
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Embark on an exciting journey to the past to meet the Anglo-Saxons!
The Anglo-Saxons were people from Northern Germany who came to Britain in waves and quickly established their own kingdoms between the time of the Romans and the Normans. At first glance, it may seem like the Anglo-Saxons did not contribute much to British history. They didn't even have a writing system until Christian missionaries arrived!
So, why are the Anglo-Saxons so important...
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Vandals, then pay attention...
In the modern world, when one imagines a vandal, it's often a youth with a covered face drawing graffiti on a wall of a public building. And the act of deliberate defacement, destruction, or damage to public or private property is known as vandalism.
This idea became an integral part of world culture with most people using it without knowing that this word is linked...
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Did you know that Shah Jahan once planned to build another Taj Mahal in his empire?
The Taj Mahal is renowned for its exceptional architecture that infuses elements from various influences around the world, including the magnificence of Mughal, Persian, and Islamic architectural styles.
Shah Jahan, the reigning emperor of the Mughal Empire, had been plagued with sadness following the death of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. And so, as a parting gift...
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The Second World War was one of the most traumatic events in human history. Across the world, existing conflicts became connected, entangling nations in a vast web of violence. It was fought on land, sea, and air, touching every inhabited continent. Over 55 million people died, some of them combatants, some civilians caught up in the violence, and some murdered by their own governments. It was the war that unleashed the Holocaust and the atomic bomb...
8) Māori History: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Indigenous Polynesian People of New Zealand
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Have you ever asked yourself who exactly are the Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand? Find your answer in this guide about Māori history!
Through this audiobook, you'll follow the voyages of ancient Polynesians who arrived on the shores of New Zealand. These early Polynesian settlers eventually transformed into the unique Māori civilization.
After falling into prolonged isolation, the Māori people developed their own distinctive culture...
9) Casa de Borja: Una fascinante guía sobre los Borja y sus enemistades con la familia Médicis, la d
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La historia de la Casa de Borja: ¡La infame familia del Renacimiento italiano!
¿Conoce usted TODA la historia de la Casa de Borja, desde su ascenso desde la oscuridad hasta las más altas esferas de la sociedad europea? La familia dio dos papas y un santo, pero es más conocida por sus historias de asesinatos, libertinaje e incesto. ¿Qué es cierto y qué es simple calumnia? ¿Fueron los Borja peores que cualquier otra familia poderosa de la época?...
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2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro
• Historia de España: Una guía fascinante de la historia española, desde la Hispania romana, los visigodos, el Imperio español, los Borbones y la guerra de la independencia española hasta el presente
• Los vascos: Una guía fascinante de la historia del País Vasco, desde la prehistoria, pasando por la dominación romana y la Edad Media hasta el presente
Este libro examinará los altibajos de la historia...
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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...
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Explore how Churchill went from schoolboy failure to wartime hero. As a British politician who was well known for serving twice as prime minister for the United Kingdom, and as an infamous war organizer, leader Winston S. Churchill filled his long life with achievements and recognition, plotted throughout every modern history book. Most famously, he led Great Britain into victory over Nazi Germany during World War II in his first run as prime minister,...
13) British Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Largest Empire in History and its Impact on the Age of
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For better or worse, the British Empire was the largest empire in human history. Find out how the British cultivated their empire and raised it to magnificent heights.
In the Age of Exploration, the British began building an enormous and highly profitable foreign empire. While the British Empire initially lagged behind other European powers such as Spain and Portugal, it still managed to colonize the New World and discover highly-lucrative trade routes.
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14) Akkadian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the First Ancient Empire of Mesopotamia and How Sargon th
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Was the first empire really started by an abandoned orphan who rose to greatness?
Was there an empire older and more important than mighty Egypt? There were a few, but the Akkadian Empire, born out of the cradle of civilization, is thought to be the first. And it was a game-changer. Its creation inspired conquerors and other empire-builders throughout history and spawned two world powers. Its epics, legends, and beliefs influence religions and cultures...
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Explore the fascinating life of Alexander Hamilton!
Alexander 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...
16) Historia del Caribe: Una guía fascinante de la historia del Caribe, desde Cristóbal Colón hasta e
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Casi todo el mundo sabe que Las Bahamas y Jamaica están en el Caribe. Pero, ¿qué se sabe realmente de esos países?
La historia del Caribe es un recorrido apasionante, pero pocos fuera de la región saben mucho sobre ella en profundidad más allá del descubrimiento de Colón. Este libro le guiará por la historia de la región, que fue testigo de algunos de los acontecimientos más importantes del mundo. Comenzaremos con el descubrimiento accidental...
17) Holy Roman Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Union of Smaller Kingdoms That Started During the Earl
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Holy Roman Empire, then pay attention...
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,...
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Modern Africa is inextricably linked to a long history dominated by the struggles, pain, and strength of a people whose story is not told enough.
Africans, though fascinatingly diverse, share a common evolution, all of which is characterized by the powerful strides of many names etched in the memories of their people.
This audiobook presents these memories with a stimulating detailed account. This book shares the knowledge you need to know about modern...
19) Ancient Canaanites: A Captivating Guide to the Canaanite Civilization That Dominated the Land of
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Did you know that the ancient Canaanites invented the alphabet?
The Bible references Canaan several times. For example, God commanded the Israelites to destroy the Canaanites following the Israeli flight from Egypt.
However, the actual history of this civilization doesn't quite match theological sources. For one thing, the Canaanite civilization consisted of a multitude of different peoples from the same ethnic group but different cultures.
The region...
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Explore cómo FDR pasó de casi morir al nacer a liderar a los Estados Unidos durante la Gran Depresión y la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Siendo el trigésimo segundo presidente de los Estados Unidos de América, Franklin Delano Roosevelt es un nombre reconocido tanto en su país natal como en el mundo entero. Conocido como el hombre que guió a los Estados Unidos durante la Gran Depresión y la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Roosevelt fue un líder y un estadista,...