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In a land steeped in history and lore, there lies a tale of revolution and empire. A tale that echoes through the ages, and whispers its secrets to those with ears to hear. "French History: The French Revolution and Napoleon" is a chronicle of an extraordinary era.
Journey into the heart of France during a time of upheaval and transformation, where the old order crumbled before the force of the people's will. You shall bear witness to the birth of...
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- The Third book in Our Captivating Russian History Series.
Embark on a fascinating journey into Russia's 20th-century history with the latest book in our acclaimed series, "Russian History Through the Ages: Revolution and Transformation in the 20th Century." This riveting volume unveils the events and personalities that defined a nation's extraordinary path through a century of upheaval and change.
Witness the epic Russian Revolution, which toppled...
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The revolutions of the late 18th century and early 19th century were fought all over the western world. From America to France to Saint-Domingue, all of the revolutionaries sought the same thing-independence from tyranny. However, the tyranny confronted by the different revolutionaries was different. On the small island of Saint-Domingue, the tyrants were the slave owners, people who not only denied them freedom, but felt justified in killing their...
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Explora el alzamiento de Adolf Hitler¿Fue Hitler, tal y como preguntó Ian Kershaw, una consecuencia natural de la historia alemana o una aberración? No es que Hitler hubiera estado escondido, esperando para atacar. El Führer realmente había estado siguiendo una política exterior agresiva y salvaje durante casi diez años, y fue nombrado Hombre del Año por la revista Time en 1938. Este no es un libro sobre la Segunda Guerra Mundial, sino sobre...
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History Hub presents a complete biography of Franklin Roosevelt from start to end, whose remarkable story inspires us even today. On the 30th of January, 1882, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York. His father was James Roosevelt, an alumnus of Union College and Harvard Law School. At the same time, his mother is Sara Delano, which came from a family similarly recognized as the Roosevelts. During his childhood, Roosevelt often...
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Unravel the Secrets of a Nation's Transformation: Dive into the Epic Saga of France from the 12th to the 17th Century.
Do you find yourself captivated by the intriguing history of France? Are you eager to explore an era filled with powerful monarchs, monumental conflicts, and game-changing cultural shifts that not only shaped France, but the world itself? Your search ends here!
Introducing our expertly crafted and meticulously researched book, a...
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For centuries, Denmark "punched above its weight" and was a major player on the European stage. Many know about the Danish Vikings and their voyages of conquest and discovery, but Denmark is more than just those medieval raiders and traders, even though interest in their adventures is at an all-time high today.Denmark became the first Scandinavian country to convert to Christianity, though this was likely as much to protect themselves from Christian...
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Delve into the remarkable and inspiring life of one of history's unsung heroes, Irena Sendler. This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary journey of a Polish social worker who, during the darkest days of World War II, risked her life to save over 2,500 Jewish children from the clutches of the Nazi regime.Follow Irena's early years as she becomes a dedicated social worker and activist, driven by her unyielding compassion and sense of justice....
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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,...
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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,...
11) Queen Amanirenas
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In the heart of ancient Africa, a formidable queen emerged to defend her people and her kingdom against the encroaching Roman Empire. "Queen Amanirenas" is a gripping short book that unveils the captivating story of one of history's most remarkable and fearless female leaders.Amanirenas, the queen of the Kingdom of Kush in the 1st century BCE, was not your typical monarch. In an era dominated by powerful male rulers, she rose to prominence as a brilliant...
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Much can be said for a nation as proud and ancient as Wales. It is a nation that reaches far back into the shadows of history, from where it struggled to retain its freedom and proud culture. Of Celtic and Brittonic origins, the Welsh people were always fighting fiercely to protect their land's boundaries and preserve their heritage, language, and customs. It is from that fight that a proud sovereign nation emerged, now a respected part of the United...
13) Ancient Civilizations of Central and South America: An Enthralling Introduction to the Olmecs, Ma
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If you want to discover the enthralling history of ancient civilizations of Central and South America, then keep reading…
Central and South America were full of great civilizations. This book discusses five of the most famous: the Olmecs, Toltecs, Aztecs, Incas, and Maya. These civilizations first showed up in Central and South America over one thousand years ago, and some descendants of these tribes are still living in these regions today!
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Explore the Fascinating Life of John F. Kennedy. Gallup's List of Widely Admired People of the Twentieth 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,...
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For centuries, a fire swept through Europe. It raged on and on, putting nations and kingdoms at its mercy, and that fire came from the North. Due to a series of socio-political triggers, the Vikings emerged from their northern homes in Scandinavia and swept all across the realms of Europe-south, east, west, and north. Mastering the navigation of the oceans and dominating the riverways, these vicious Northmen embarked upon their swift longships and...
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Explora la Fascinante Historia de los Incas
Una de las culturas antiguas más notables de Sudamérica es, sin lugar a dudas, la civilización inca. Reinaron sobre el imperio más grande de Sudamérica; no solo eso, su imperio era también el más grande del mundo en ese momento.
Hay muchos misterios que rodean a los incas. ¿Dónde se originaron? ¿Cómo llegaron a reinar sobre un imperio tan vasto que incluía montañas, selvas tropicales y zonas...
17) La Inquisición: Una guía fascinante de las Inquisiciones medieval, española, portuguesa y romana
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La paranoia y las recriminaciones desatadas por las inquisiciones religiosas son extraordinarias.
Este libro explora la Inquisición en profundidad, sin dejar piedra sin remover para encontrar la raíz de lo que impulsó estas persecuciones religiosas.
La mayoría de la gente conoce la Inquisición española, pero hubo otras inquisiciones, como las llevadas a cabo por los romanos y los portugueses. ¿Qué fue lo que motivó a estos fervientes fanáticos...
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Explore la fascinante historia y mitología de los mayas
En esta fascinante guía usted descubrirá por qué los mayas han alcanzado tal admiración alrededor del mundo por encima de las muchas otras civilizaciones que existieron en Mesoamérica en aquel tiempo. Conocerá la forma en que se desarrolló la civilización maya, los principales puntos de inflexión en sus 3000 años de historia, los misterios en relación con su caída y algunos de los...
19) El Imperio portugués: Una guía fascinante de la historia de Portugal como potencia colonial y sus co
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¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado qué país tuvo el primer imperio verdaderamente global? Pues siga leyendo... La gente solía decir que «el sol nunca se pone en el Imperio británico» como forma de declarar la grandeza de Gran Bretaña. Pero fueron los portugueses quienes forjaron el primer imperio verdaderamente global. Los principales dominios de los portugueses envolvían el globo en línea recta, desde Brasil hasta Angola, desde Mozambique a la...
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The land of the free and home of the brave. How much do you know of the history of modern-day America? From its discovery by Columbus to its participation in World war 1 and 2 we can see that America has left its mark on the world. It hasn't all been plain sailing and nobody should dare say otherwise, but has it been a success? Jump into this concise retelling of American history and judge for yourself as we attempt to take a neutral approach to the...