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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Peloponnesian War, then keep reading... The Peloponnesian War enveloped the entire Greek world, from Syracuse on the island of Sicily to the shores of western Turkey. It ravaged the Greek population and produced great hardships, and it led to the eventual downfall of the Athenian Empire and the rise of the Spartan Empire. But during this time of great challenge, Greek culture would once again reveal itself as one of the richest and most interesting of the time. An intellectual psyche based on morality and rationalism caused people to question the nature of war more than they ever had before, as well as the functionality and purpose of democracy, and this perspective led to tremendous achievements in both art and literature. And it's during this war that the world was introduced to one of the greatest philosophers of all time: Socrates. So, while it's true that war should be avoided at all costs, it's also true that it's a great teacher. It shows people who they are, and it forces them to rise up in the face of great adversity. And while the Athenians did eventually fall to the Spartans, neither side won or lost. The only losers were those who lived during this tragic conflict that was defined by famine and plague, and the only winners were those who came afterward and who were able to enjoy the tremendous advancements in human culture that came from one of the most prolific conflicts of all time. In The Peloponnesian War: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Greek War Between the Two Leading City-States in Ancient Greece-Athens and Sparta, you will discover topics such as: 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 Peloponnesian War, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating life of Fred Rogers, then keep reading... Mister Rogers was more than just a puppeteer, a teacher, or an entertainer, though he was all those things; he was also a trusted friend and advisor. Rogers spoke personably with kids and helped them identify and organize their emotions. He explained how to deal with anger in simple, relatable terms and sang songs to help his guests and viewers cope with their feelings. He told generations of young people that it was okay to cry and show emotion since these are feelings every person experiences. In Fred Rogers: A Captivating Guide to the Man Behind Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, you will discover topics such asA Boy with a Name That Said It AllThe College YearsFamily LifeWorking for NBCPublic Television and The Children's CornerMisterogers and the Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMister Rogers' NeighborhoodProgram Themes and DistributionCelebrity Sightings in the NeighborhoodThe Assassination of Robert KennedyThe Famous Foot BathPBS Funding and the Supreme CourtI Don't Want to Eat Anything That Has a MotherMister Rogers Goes to Sesame StreetMister Rogers the ComposerThe Conflict SeriesWhen Fred Met KokoFred Retires from the NeighborhoodSatire and CriticismIllness and DeathAwards and LegacyDaniel Tiger's NeighborhoodAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Fred Rogers, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

2 manuscritos completos en 1 libroSegunda Guerra Mundial: Una guía fascinante de principio a fin (Libro en Español/World War 2 Spanish Book Version)Día D: Una Guía Fascinante de la Batalla de Normandía (Libro en Español/D Day Spanish Book Version)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, algunos de ellos combatientes, otros civiles atrapados en medio de la violencia o asesinados por sus propios gobiernos. Fue la guerra que desencadenó el Holocausto y la bomba atómica sobre el mundo. Pero también fue una guerra que destacó por actos de coraje y sacrificio en todos los bandos. La primera parte de este libro incluye: La marea crecienteDesde Polonia hasta la caída de FranciaEl instante más oscuro de Gran BretañaDespliegue de la Operación Barbarroja Primeras operaciones en África y el MediterráneoUn día que vivirá en InfamiaOfensivas orientales de AlemaniaGuadalcanal y la guerra en AsiaOperación Antorcha y toma del norte de ÁfricaCambian las tornas en Europa del EsteAvances en JapónLa invasión de ItaliaDesde el día D hasta las ArdenasLa caída de AlemaniaLa caída de Japón¡Y mucho más que no querrás perderte!Al leer la segunda parte de este libro, usted: ¿Por qué Día D?PreparaciónEl EngañoLos ComandantesLos hombres y el equipamientoLas defensas alemanasLos aterrizajes de paracaidistasLa ResistenciaEl avanceLa salida¡Y mucho más que no puedes perderte!¡Y mucho más que no querrás perderte!¡Obtén el libro ahora para saber más acerca del Segunda Guerra Mundial y Día D!

If you want to discover the remarkable history of an effort that should never have succeeded, then keep reading... Cuba had only just gained its independence when the country found itself in a brutal tug-of-war between dictator after dictator. The Americans that had been so intensely involved in liberating it from the grasp of the Spanish quickly began to exploit it using the Platt Amendment; even after the amendment was abrogated, Cuban presidents arose and seized power in coup after bloody coup. But none of these would be worse than Fulgencio Batista, a man who would be responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of people. Yet this is not so much the story of the revolution as it is the story of the three inimitable men behind it: Fulgencio Batista, Fidel Castro, and Ernesto "Chè" Guevara. Each of these controversial figures have a gripping story behind their actions, and this book aims to explore their lives and how their backstories brought them to their roles in the revolution. The first two chapters of this book will provide a brief overview to the history of Cuba, giving depth and understanding to how the revolution came to be. After that, it will plunge into the lives of Batista, Castro, and Guevara, and tell the tale of the revolution. It is a gripping story, the story of an impossible victory by a disadvantaged underdog who should never have won. It's a story about courage in the face of certain failure and utter determination against incredible odds. And ultimately, it is a story about perseverance, about hope and courage, about never giving up. It's the story of the Cuban Revolution, and it is an incredible adventure. In The Cuban Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Armed Revolt That Changed the Course of Cuba, Including Stories of Leaders Such as Fidel Castro, Chè Guevara, and Fulgencio Batista, you will discover topics such as: An overview to the history of CubaBecoming Sergeant BatistaThe Sergeants' RevoltRevolution BrewsMR-26-7A Fateful MeetingThe Voyage of the GranmaOperation Verano and VictoryAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Cuban Revolution, click "add to cart"!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the kings of Israel and Judah, then keep reading... The history of the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah and their kings is a story of epic heroes and villains. David was the God-chosen savior who fought giants, and the remarkable individual who inspired the world's greatest artists to create their immortal sculptures and paintings. Solomon is regarded as the author of many of the proverbs that we still use-and the ancient sources say he was married to seventy foreign princesses. The protagonists of this book also include famous rulers of the ancient world, such as Queen of Sheba and Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. You will learn how David unified the nation, but you'll also find out about his dark secret and its terrible consequences. You will discover all about the golden age of Solomon, the building of his Temple, and the legendary Ark of the Covenant-and you'll also learn how ruthless he was toward his subjects near the end of his reign. In addition to that, you will get to know the roots of the conflict between the Israelite tribes, why the Jewish kingdom had split in two, and how the two disunited kingdoms fell to the mighty empires of Egypt and Babylon. This book covers a timespan of about half a millennium. The first couple of chapters, which cover Israel's shift from tribal government to a centralized monarchy, tell the stories of the people and events initially described in the two Books of Samuel (Sam. 1 and 2). The rest of the book follows the storyline of the two Books of Kings (Kings 1 and 2). In 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, you will discover topics such asThe Last JudgesGive Us a KingA Boy from BethlehemSaul Has a RivalKing DavidDavid's DownfallThe HorrorsKing SolomonDivided MonarchyThe Kings of the Divided Monarchy Until the Fall of IsraelTen Lost Tribes: The Destruction and Fall of IsraelJudah's Resistance and ReformsThe Fall of Jerusalem and the End of the Kingdom of JudahAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the kings of Israel and Judah, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating History of Fidel Castro Fidel Castro. Depending on whom you ask, the name can inspire revulsion, hatred, admiration, incredulity, awe, fear, or even love. His story is one that has changed the course of the history of the world and the face of the island of Cuba. Castro was more than just a politician. His is a story that involves heroic voyages through turbulent oceans, affairs with young women from all over the world, spies, assassins, betrayal, conquest, riots, and battles. He was controversial, inimitable, cruel, courageous, stubborn, disrespectful of human rights, and utterly indomitable. But most of all, he never gave up. And this is his story. In Fidel Castro: A Captivating Guide to a Cuban Communist Revolutionary Who Served as the President of Cuba for Over 30 Years, you will discover topics such asAn Unlikely LeaderBecoming El ComandanteFirst Taste of RevolutionA New York HoneymoonSparking the RevolutionHistory Will Absolve MeThe Cuban RevolutionClashing with Uncle SamFailureA Cuba Without CastroAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Fidel Castro, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating History of the Persian Empire Students of ancient history are well aware of the Persians. A still-present cultural and linguistic group, the Persians are the founders of today's modern-day nation of Iran. They trace their roots back to the Aryans of Northern Europe, but over the course of time, they managed to assert a distinct identity that led to the formation of some of the world's most powerful empires. One of the most shocking things about the Persians is how quickly they went from an obscure, powerless, and nomadic tribe to an immense empire that spanned across western Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe. The rise of Cyrus the Great, considered the father of Persia, in the 7th century BCE, filled the power vacuum caused by the fall of the Assyrians, and it led to the formation of one of the most powerful empires of the ancient world. The Persians have made significant contributions to world culture, ranging from their ability to raise and train one of the ancient world's most formidable fighting forces, the Persian Immortals, to their new and effective ways of organizing and administering government. And Persian art heavily influenced their Muslim invaders, helping to usher in the Islamic Golden Age that helped spread Islam throughout the Middle East and Africa. In The Persian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the History of Persia, Starting from the Ancient Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sassanian Empires to the Safavid, Afsharid, and Qajar Dynasties, you will discover topics such asWho Are the Persians? The History of Human Population in IranThe Birth of the Achaemenid Empire: The Rise and Reign of Cyrus the GreatThe Glory of the Achaemenid Empire: Cambyses & DariusThe Beginning of the End: The Reign of Xerxes and the Downfall of the Achaemenid DynastyLife in Ancient PersiaThe Persian MilitaryZoroastrianism: Persia's ReligionLater Persian Dynasties: The Parthian Empire to the Qajar DynastyPersian Art: Mixing East and WestPersian Contributions to Science and TechnologyAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Persian Empire, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Renaissance, then keep reading... "Renaissance" is the French word for "rebirth," which is given to the period of time between the 14th and 17th centuries in Europe when there was a marked resurgence in classical art, education, philosophy, architecture, and natural sciences. Once more, the former Roman territories embraced the writings of ancient Greeks and Romans, and the idea of humanism. This rebirth marks the end of the Dark Ages and the beginning of the long march toward modernity. In those precious centuries, astronomers redefined the way we view our place in the solar system and the universe. Writers and scholars gave us new ways of thinking about the human condition, the self, and the community. Artists found new methods of expression, and architects used classical pieces in their contemporary churches, palaces, and public buildings. Science leaped forward, once more able to match the level of Arab and Muslim intellectuals in terms of math and experimental philosophies. At its heart, the Renaissance marked a widespread stability that Europe had not known for centuries, coupled with an inevitable desire of people everywhere to learn and express themselves. Education and economic stability transformed Europe into a beacon of high culture that eventually led to the Enlightenment and the Modern Age as we know it. In The Renaissance: A Captivating Guide to a Remarkable Period in European History, Including Stories of People Such as Galileo Galilei, Michelangelo, Copernicus, Shakespeare, and Leonardo da Vinci, you will discover topics such asA Brief Look at Pre-Renaissance EuropeThe Black DeathThe Italian RenaissanceThe Fall of ConstantinopleThe Printing PressLiterature of the 15th CenturyThe New EducationThe Medicis of Florence and FranceThe Dutch and Flemish Painting RevolutionLeonardo da VinciMichelangeloCopernicusThe ReformationThe Spanish Inquisition and RenaissanceFrance and the Wars of ReligionArts and Politics Across Renaissance EuropeThe Age of DiscoveryWomen's EducationGalileo GalileaEnglish Renaissance Under the TudorsShakespeare, Lully, and the New ArtSeers and ProphetsThe Medical RenaissanceThe Persecuted IntellectualsIn the Years Following the RenaissanceAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Renaissance, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating History of Babylon The Babylonian influence upon its successors and even modern society knows no bounds. One of the leading civilizations of Mesopotamia, the Babylonians provided the fundamentals of mathematics, agriculture, architecture, metallurgy, and other influential and necessary fields required to develop other great civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, and even contemporary nations like China and the United States. Without them, no neoteric world could exist. In Babylon: A Captivating Guide to the Kingdom in Ancient Mesopotamia, Starting from the Akkadian Empire to the Battle of Opis Against Persia, Including Babylonian Mythology and the Legacy of Babylonia, you will discover topics such asThe Land of the BabyloniansLife, Culture, and Gender Roles Throughout the YearsWhere Superstition Met ScienceBabylonia Before the BabyloniansThe Amorite Dynasty or the First BabyloniansThe First Fall of Babylon and the Rise of the KassitesAssyrian Domination and Rule, 911-619 BCEThe Neo-Babylonian EmpireThe Persian Conquest and Hellenistic PeriodReligion, Mythology, and the Creation MythsThe Short Version of the Biblical BabyloniansAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Babylon, 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 as: 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!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 the United States, then keep reading... When the first settlers reached the United States of America and started to chip out a living in the wilderness that seemed so fierce and unfamiliar to their European eyes, they could never have dreamed that someday the land upon which they stood would become one of the most powerful countries in the entire world. When Native Americans first witnessed those white sails bringing ships with white sailors into their world for the first time, they could never have dreamed that within a few centuries their population would be all but destroyed, that they would have to endure massacre after massacre, be stripped of their freedom and confined to comparatively tiny reservations, and walk the Trail of Tears within the next few hundred years. When the preachers of the Great Awakening stood on the backs of wagons or bits of old tree stumps and told the American people a new story of individual freedom and the power of ordinary people, they could never have dreamed that their preaching would trigger a landslide of abolitionism that would end in a civil war that almost tore the entire country apart. When the Civil War was finally won by the Union, and all African Americans' chains were broken at last, the military leaders could never have dreamed that within the next half century, the United States would emerge as one of the world's greatest military powers during the Spanish-American War. And when those soldiers won the struggle against Spain in Cuba, they could never have dreamed that later in the century, Cuba itself would turn against them and become the single greatest threat of nuclear annihilation during the Cold War. When the Wright Brothers first took to the air and Thomas Edison made the lightbulb, they could never have dreamed that American innovation would produce not only the Ford car, basketball, the telephone, and Facebook, but it would also be instrumental in creating the atomic bombs that killed hundreds of thousands of people and finally brought an end to the Second World War. As for Martin Luther King, Jr., he did dream. He had a dream of equality and brotherhood, and his dream at least partially came true in 2008 when America saw the inauguration of its first black president. Never could the slaves of the great plantations of the South have dreamed that that day would ever come, but it did. Nobody could have dreamed it, but it all came to pass, and it became the history of the United States of America. And this is how it all happened... In The History of the United States: A Captivating Guide to American History, Including Events Such as the American Revolution, French and Indian War, Boston Tea Party, Pearl Harbor, and the Gulf War, you will discover topics such asThe People Who Were There FirstA Time of ExplorationColonizing AmericaThe French and Indian WarThe Boston Tea PartyThe American RevolutionThe First PresidentRestless TimesHorrors for the NativesAwakeningCivil WarSeeking for PeaceA Rising PowerProgressDisaster StrikesThe Biggest Bomb in the WorldIcy TensionFreedom on the Home FrontTerror and Its WarAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of the United States, then scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

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!So if you want to learn more about John Jay, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating History of Hammurabi The story of Hammurabi is the story of forty-three years jampacked with conquest, temple and wall building, irrigation efforts, and lawmaking, but it's also a story of broken relations and rising and falling empires. It's a story of betrayal and shifting alliances, a story where even the gods take a backseat to the matters of common men. It's a tale that's both thousands of years old and, interestingly enough, just as contemporary as it was when Hammurabi still drew breath. And, like all great tales of history, it's a yarn that teaches the common man that no feat of greatness comes without a price, and that human nature is just as complex as it was when Babylonians praised Marduk and hailed Hammurabi as a god in his own right. In Hammurabi: A Captivating Guide to the Sixth King of the First Babylonian Dynasty, Including the Code of Hammurabi, you will discover topics such asBabylon Before Hammurabi: Position of the City in Mesopotamia, Early RulersRise of Hammurabi: Wars and Achievements Chronology of HammurabiReign of Hammurabi: Babylon During His Reign, Relations to Other Cities Hammurabi's BabylonHammurabi's Character: Physical Appearance, Relations with Other Rulers, Glimpses of His PersonalityThe Code of Hammurabi and Early Mesopotamian LawDissecting the CodeHammurabi's LegacyAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Hammurabi, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

In diesem Buch reist du zurück ins antike Rom, wo Gladiatoren im berühmten Kolosseum kämpften, Kaiser ermordet wurden, um Platz für neue Herrscher zu machen, Kalender erfunden wurden und die griechische Mythologie zur römischen Mythologie umfunktioniert wurde! Viel Spaß bei der Erkundung der Ruinen und der Kriegspläne, die von dieser erstaunlichen Gesellschaft übriggeblieben sind! Teste dein Wissen mit Aktivitäten am Ende jedes Kapitels und beobachte, wie Geschichte lebendig wird, während du etwas über das faszinierende Römische Reich lernst! Wir haben dem Alten Rom viel zu verdanken und du wirst erfahren, was wir abgeschafft haben - und was wir aus dieser aufregenden Zeit der Geschichte übernommen haben.Wenn du jemals einen Film mit Gladiatoren gesehen oder von Julius Caesar gehört hast, weißt du bereits etwas über das Römische Reich. Aber wusstest du, dass Caesar dabei half, den Kalender zu erfinden, auf dem unser Kalender basiert? Wusstest du, dass die Herrscher andere Herrscher töten ließen und manchmal sogar ihre eigenen Familien ermordeten? Das und vieles mehr erfährst du, wenn du in diesem wunderbaren Bericht über das antike Rom blätterst. Lies weiter, um mehr über Folgendes zu erfahren:Wie Elefanten halfen, eine wichtige Schlacht zu gewinnenDie Insel, um die zwei Städte kämpftenWie wir heute die gleiche Art von Regierung wie damals einsetzenPlebejer und Patrizier - was würdest du sein wollen? Und warum?Wie konnte ein großer Redner so wichtig werden?Warum eine Stadt einen weiteren Krieg mit der Stadt begann, die sie gerade erst besiegt hatte!Als die Römer auf die Griechen trafenJeder war ein Bürger, außer ... kannst du es erraten?Brutus, Cassius und MORDSeinen Namen ändern - das hat jeder gemacht!Diese Kleopatra - oder jene Kleopatra?Die julisch-claudische Dynastie und die fünf HerrscherUnd so viel mehr!Tauche ein in spannende und erstaunliche Geschichten über kriegerische Nachbarn - und viele Kriege innerhalb des Römischen Reiches selbst. Du wirst staunen, womit die Herrscher durchkamen und warum es im Alten Rom nie langweilig wurde.

The United States Marine Corps once fought for God, country, and bananas.This book is about the Banana Wars that lasted from the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898 until Franklin Roosevelt's Good Neighbor Policy of 1934. When you read this story, you'll learn how and why the US Marines invaded Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. You'll also learn how the US Marines occupied and ruled Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic for years.You'll read about why bananas became such an important commodity and how a combination of technologies made it possible. And you'll learn how the American public was persuaded to start buying all those bananas. You'll see how the United Fruit Company put all the pieces together to form an incredibly efficient company powerful enough to overturn presidents and dictators.You'll find out how gaining possession of California inevitably led the United States to see the Caribbean and Central America as vital to American national security.You'll learn that an episode in a world-famous novel by the Colombian novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez is true.You'll discover the story of the battleship USS Oregon circumnavigating South America in a 12,000-mile, sixty-day voyage to join the Atlantic fleet as the Spanish-American War broke out-and how the epic journey played into the design of the Panama Canal.You'll read about a 1903 crisis that led to German, British, and Italian warships blockading Venezuela and to Teddy Roosevelt amending the Monroe Doctrine.When you read this book, you'll also discover the following:An amendment by a US Senator to an obscure piece of legislation controlled the destiny of Cuba for a generation.The kind of banana all this was about has gone extinct.The Germans planned to conquer an island near Puerto Rico and use it to attack the United States.A US Marine major general wrote a book about being a gangster for capitalism.The owner of a banana corporation kept mercenary soldiers like Machine Gun Molony on the payroll in case he needed to overturn an uncooperative government.An insulted US Navy admiral almost started a war with Mexico.A defeated Mexican dictator conspired with German spies to keep the United States out of World War 1.

¿Sabía que la mayor expansión territorial de la antigua Roma tuvo lugar durante el reinado de su primer emperador, quien además fue el mandatario que más tiempo gobernó de todos los anteriores a la caída del Imperio romano de Occidente?El Imperio romano alcanzó su apogeo en los dos primeros siglos tras la caída de la República romana, expandiendo su territorio y ampliando su influencia mucho más allá de las fronteras de Europa. Durante esa época se alcanzó una especie de paz global, que los historiadores denominan la Pax Romana. Pero, ¿qué es exactamente la Pax Romana y cómo se profundiza en este enorme tema en constante expansión?Como muchos otros segmentos de la historia romana, la Pax Romana está plagada de periodos un poco confusos, información contradictoria procedente de fuentes contemporáneas y fascinantes hallazgos arqueológicos. En este libro descubrirá lo que hizo funcionar a Roma durante esos doscientos años de relativa paz.A lo largo de las páginas de este tomo, usted obtendrá pequeñas pinceladas de los reinados de muchos emperadores que hicieron de la Pax Romana lo que fue. Descubra los efectos a largo plazo de la Pax Romana y cómo consiguió consolidar el Imperio romano como el imperio al que muchas civilizaciones posteriores intentaron emular.Entre otras cosas, adquirirá nuevos conocimientos sobre los siguientes hechos:Cómo evolucionó el imperio a partir de la antigua república y quiénes fueron los hombres que propiciaron los cambios.Qué hizo único el reinado de cada emperador.Cuáles fueron algunas de las épocas más turbulentas durante este período general de paz.Quiénes fueron los mejores emperadores durante la Pax Romana y cuáles fueron considerados los peores.Qué papel desempeñaron las provincias y la expansión territorial en el crecimiento y desarrollo del imperio.Cómo se estratificaba la Roma imperial.Qué cambios sociales se produjeron con la abolición de la república y la vuelta a un modelo monárquico.Cómo vivían los romanos durante la Pax Romana .El papel del ejército romano en el mantenimiento de la paz.Qué importancia tenía el Senado y si su papel se vio disminuido o reforzado durante ciertos periodos de la Pax Romana.¡Y mucho más!

How does the Byzantine Empire, which fell in 1453, still apply to us today?Many of us do not know much about the Byzantine Empire; it lived on in the East after the Roman Empire fell, but its one-thousand-year history is full of innovations that have changed how we create art, write laws, and think about our lives today. The Byzantine Empire was a key factor that started the Italian Renaissance and moved Western Europe out of the Middle Ages. Far from being ancient history, the Byzantine Empire still impacts our lives today.Scholars have studied individual emperors or specific battles during the Byzantine Empire for years. They have discussed people like Emperor Justinian I or events like the Fall of Constantinople or The Great Schism. But the Byzantine Empire was more than a couple of important leaders or their final loss to the Ottomans. This empire survived for many years against great odds, filled with new ideas about religion, art, and how to live life.It's time to look back into history and discover the many parts of the Byzantine Empire. In this new and captivating book, you'll learn what made the Byzantine Empire so special and how it still influences us today.Here are some of the questions you will uncover within the pages of this book:How was Constantinople so well guarded against attackers?Why was the Byzantine Empire concerned about the Crusades?How was Rome related to the Byzantine Empire?Who founded Constantinople?Why was Emperor Justinian I so important?When did Eastern Orthodoxy separate from Roman Catholicism?Why did the Crusaders attack Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade?Who were the Ottomans?Why did the Byzantines maintain Greek and Roman culture?Why did the Roman Empire fall in 476 CE?How did the Byzantine Empire influence the Renaissance?Who was the Bulgarslayer?

In diesem Buch begibst du dich auf eine Reise ins alte Ägypten, als Könige noch als Götter galten, Pharaonen gewaltige Pyramiden bauten, große Schlachten geschlagen wurden und die Welt, wie wir sie heute kennen, entstand. Spannende Bilder und Karten helfen dir, dich in diese Zeit hineinzuversetzen und im Handumdrehen ein Experte zu werden! Reise durch die Zeit und lass die Geschichte mit lustigen, interessanten und aktuellen Fakten zu allen wichtigen Ereignissen einer der faszinierendsten Epochen lebendig werden!Viele der Namen hast du wahrscheinlich schon gehört, oder? Kleopatra, Alexander der Große und der Nil ... aber kennst du auch die Geheimnisse und erstaunlichen Fakten über sie? In diesem Buch erfährst du alles über:Den längsten Fluss der Welt - er fließt rückwärts!Könige oder Pharaonen - was war zuerst da?Menes und die Narmer-Palette - was hat es damit auf sich?Götter und Könige - oder beides?Sonnenuntergänge, Unterwelten und GräberDie erste Pyramide, die im Alten Ägypten gebaut wurdeSneferus FehlerDie Große Pyramide von Gizeh - das höchste Bauwerk der Welt bis ...Pharaonen des Mittleren ReichesKönig Sesostris III. - der KriegerkönigAmenemhats Labyrinth - mit über 3.000 Räumen!Die Hyksos - ein Bild beendet eine TheorieRamses II. - Warum ist er so beliebt?Die Assyrer und Perser kommen - oh weh...Alexander der GroßeKleopatra - warum sie ihren 12-jährigen Bruder heirateteUnd so viel mehr!Tauche ein in diese reiche und erstaunliche Kultur, während wir herausfinden, warum wir ihr so viel zu verdanken haben - und warum es in ihrer Geschichte nie langweilig war. Die Geschichte des Alten Ägyptens wird dich in Erstaunen versetzen.

Did you know New Zealand was the first country to offer universal suffrage?Many people today only started dreaming of visiting New Zealand after discovering it was the beautiful filming place of the Lord of the Rings series. However, ignoring the two islands in the Pacific Ocean is not a modern thing. The remote lands of New Zealand were the last large, livable lands to be discovered, inhabited, and colonized.Since the Polynesians (the first humans in New Zealand who would become known as the M¿ori) were the most modern humans to settle in an uninhabited land, it is no surprise New Zealand has always been ahead of its time. Despite its late settlement, New Zealand has been one of the most rapidly modernizing nations in the world. New Zealand was the first country to introduce full democracy, women's suffrage, state pensions, and state housing. New Zealand has a history unlike any other nation, from its late inhabitation to its unusually respectful colonization, involving hundreds of M¿ori chiefs signing an agreement to allow European settlement.Although New Zealand was the last inhabited country and one of the most isolated developed regions in the world, it has been significantly involved in historical events, adding even more interest to its complex and rich history.Intrigued? Pick up this book to learn more about the following:Extinct animals that used to call New Zealand home;The arrival of the Polynesians and what that meant for the region;The early European explorations and who is credited with discovering the island nation;Colonization efforts and their impact on the M¿ori;How New Zealand was run under European control;The progressive changes that took place;And so much more!

Two manuscripts in one book:History of Ethiopia: A Captivating Guide to Ethiopian HistoryThe Italian Invasion of Ethiopia: A Captivating Guide to Mussolini's War in AbyssiniaEthiopia has a long history. It boasts one of the longest-running continuous civilizations on the planet; even the origins of humanity have been traced back to Ethiopia. Ethiopian kingdoms date back to the days of the Bible, and mentions of Ethiopian monarchs can be found all throughout the historical record.In the first part of this book, you will discover:Ethiopia's origin and the legendary Queen of ShebaThe Aksumite Empire and the adoption of ChristianityEthiopia's Solomonic line-King Solomon to Haile SelassieThe brief intermission of the Zagwe dynastyEthiopian emperors and how they ruledEthiopia's communist takeoverModern EthiopiaAlthough the Ethiopians had beaten the Italians at their own game in the 1898 Battle of Adwa, when Italian armored divisions began pouring out of Italian-controlled Eritrea in 1935, the situation seemed almost impossible to overcome. This was not 1898 when the Italians were ill-equipped and ill-advised in their undertakings. The Italians had made sure they were guaranteed the upper hand. They had the best tanks and the best aircraft they could get their hands on.In the second part of this book, you will learn about:The geopolitical background before the invasionHow the invasion was planned and what it entailedThe international role played by the League of NationsThe major battles fought during the Second Italo-Ethiopian WarThe exile of Haile Selassie and how he continued to take a stand in exileThe Italian occupation of EthiopiaThe atrocities the Italians committedWhat happened to EthiopiaAnd much more!

¿Sabía que Brasil es el mayor productor de café del mundo? ¿O que Brasil debe su nombre a un árbol?Brasil tiene una historia rica y complicada que pocos conocen fuera de Sudamérica. Es líder mundial en algunas de las exportaciones más rentables (oro, azúcar, petróleo y café), pero Brasil tiene una de las mayores disparidades de riqueza del mundo, y es conocido por la delincuencia y la pobreza. También es un país étnicamente diverso, con una nacionalidad y una cultura ricas y distintas, y sin embargo los brasileños parecen estar enfrentados entre sí. ¿Le sorprendería saber que su historia tiene algo que ver con ello?Brasil tiene un suelo fértil perfecto para la agricultura, así como oro y otros recursos rentables, y, sin embargo, al principio de la colonización, ninguna nación europea quiso colonizarlo. Exploraremos la prehistoria de Brasil y por qué los colonos dudaron tanto en asentarse allí. Sin embargo, una vez que lo hicieron, la historia de Brasil cambió para siempre.Aunque Brasil es uno de los países sudamericanos más conocidos, su historia es casi desconocida para el público en general. Esto se debe en parte a que su paisaje es incapaz de preservar artefactos históricos y en parte a que su historia tiende a quedar eclipsada por la de otros países del hemisferio occidental. Este libro le hará revivir la historia de Brasil, le dará una idea de su rico pasado y un vistazo a lo que Brasil ha estado tratando recientemente.En este libro, aprenderá lo siguiente:Los orígenes de los primeros pueblos de Brasil.La dieta, el estilo de vida y las creencias de la población nativa de Brasil.El desinterés de los europeos por Brasil.La enrevesada colonización de Brasil por Portugal.Las industrias brasileñas del azúcar y el café.La Iglesia y su conversión de la población nativa.La fiebre del oro brasileña y su impacto en la nación.Los líderes civiles brasileños.Por qué la realeza portuguesa se trasladó a Brasil.La lucha por la independencia de Brasil.La trata de esclavos y su abolición.La participación de Brasil en la Primera y la Segunda Guerra Mundial.Las relaciones exteriores de Brasil, especialmente con otros países sudamericanos.La lucha de Brasil contra la pobreza.Acontecimientos modernos.

¿Cuál fue el punto de partida del cristianismo? ¿Fue en un pueblecito de Belén, como afirman las letras de nuestras canciones navideñas favoritas?¿Comenzó el cristianismo inmediatamente después del Sermón de la montaña? ¿Después de la crucifixión? ¿Después de la resurrección? ¿O llevó algo más de tiempo? ¿Hubo una fusión más amplia de conceptos e ideas?En realidad, en los primeros tiempos del cristianismo, cuando Pedro y Pablo salieron por primera vez a predicar el Evangelio, el sistema de creencias de los primeros cristianos se consideraba simplemente una nueva secta del judaísmo. El apelativo de cristiano era un término desarrollado por antagonistas externos, que los llamados cristianos llevaban con orgullo. El cristianismo tardó en separarse completamente de su religión madre, el judaísmo.Alrededor del año 50 d. C. se celebró un concilio en Jerusalén para que los primeros líderes de la Iglesia decidieran cuáles serían los fundamentos de la nueva fe, por ejemplo, qué normas y reglamentos del Antiguo Testamento debían permanecer para los nuevos creyentes. Desde su formación como identidad propia, el cristianismo comenzó a extenderse por todo el mundo conocido. Los primeros cristianos se reunían en iglesias clandestinas y, a veces, incluso en cementerios para evitar la persecución.Sin embargo, su secretismo a menudo desataba los rumores más descabellados. Se llegó incluso a confundir la comunión con un acto de canibalismo. Esto dio lugar al surgimiento de los apologistas cristianos, encargados de explicar los elementos más fundamentales al público laico.Este libro explora todos estos aspectos del cristianismo primitivo y mucho más. En este libro, aprenderá lo siguiente:El ministerio de Jesús.Quién difundió primero el Evangelio.El alcance del cristianismo primitivo al mundo grecorromano.El gnosticismo cristiano, el maniqueísmo y otras sectas cristianas.La lucha de los apologistas cristianos.Los primeros mártires de la fe cristiana.El impacto del Concilio de Nicea.Cómo sobrevivió la Iglesia a la caída del Imperio romano.Y mucho más.

Helden, böse Kaiser, Legenden über Männer, die gegen neunköpfige Schlangen kämpften, Zauberer, die die Zukunft voraussagen konnten, und eine Mauer, die so riesig ist, dass man sie vom Weltraum aus sehen kann ... wer hätte gedacht, dass es so viel über Chinas riesige und faszinierende Geschichte zu entdecken gibt! Begleite uns auf eine Reise in die Vergangenheit und tauche ein in die Welt der heiligen Götter, der lebensverändernden Erfindungen und der Geschichten von einst...Die Chinesen schufen eine erstaunliche Gesellschaft, die sich von den Ufern des Gelben Flusses bis zu den Ozeanen und Ländern jenseits davon entwickelte. Doch zunächst mussten sie sich gegen neidische Stämme von allen Seiten zur Wehr setzen und ihre Städte aufgrund von schrecklichen Überschwemmungen komplett umsiedeln. Doch sie arbeiteten hart und bauten eine Kultur auf, die bis heute überlebt - und gedeiht.Wir werfen einen genauen Blick auf einige der berüchtigtsten Anführer, ihre Kultur und was sie angetrieben hat, Tausende von Jahren durchzuhalten, um das China zu erbauen, das wir heute kennen. In diesem Buch wirst du folgendes entdecken:Yu der Große - ein Baumeister und Erfinder und Anführer der ersten DynastieWie ein gelber Drache und eine schwarze Schildkröte den Tag rettetenTang - Ein Frühstücksgetränk oder der erste Kaiser der Shang-Dynastie?Rätsel, Rätsel, und noch mehr Rätsel!Verhüttung und die Geburt der Bronzezeit - an einem Flussufer!Bier zum Frühstück?Orakelknochen und Schildkrötenpanzer sind gleichbedeutend mit... Schreiben?Muscheln als GeldKriege, Kriege, und noch mehr Kriege!Eine Mauer, die man vom Weltraum aus sehen kann!Und dann kam die Kaiserin...Die vielen Geheimnisse der Han-DynastieErfindungen, Kunst und Handel im frühen China - WAS haben sie erfunden?Chinesischer Tierkreiskalender - welches Tier bist du?Verrückte Begräbnistraditionen - und so viel mehr...Mach dich bereit, einige wenig bekannte Fakten über China zu erfahren - und dabei auch noch Spaß zu haben. Du erfährst alles über die vielen Feste und Traditionen und darüber, wie eine Ratte und eine Katze einen Ochsen benutzten, um etwas sehr Wichtiges zu sagen! Neugierig?

Two manuscripts in one book:House of Medici: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Medici Family and DynastyHouse of Borgia: A Captivating Guide to the Borgias and Their Feuds with the Medici Family, Sforza Dynasty, and Girolamo SavonarolaMeet the Medici family, who, in some ways, can be considered to be the godfathers of the Renaissance. They patronized Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Sandro Botticelli, among many other famous artists. They helped to recover many famous ancient Roman and Greek writings and built academies to encourage the spread of learning.In the first part of this book, you will discover:The humble beginnings of a family that is estimated to have made over one hundred twenty billion dollars in today's currencyCosimo the Great, the true founder of the Medici dynasty, who built the city of Florence into one of the greatest cities on EarthCosimo's son Lorenzo, called "the Magnificent" for his athletic abilities, knowledge, wisdom, and desire to improve not only the lives of his family but also those throughout EuropeLorenzo's Platonic Academy, where the greatest minds of the Renaissance gathered to discuss and debate the great questions of both the age and human existenceThe bloody attempt on Lorenzo's life and his swift revengeThe growth of Florence into both a city of great culture and great pleasureSavonarola, the religious fanatic who terrified Lorenzo and who ruled a city by fear and was finally burned at the stake himselfThe Medici popes, Leo X and Clement VIIThe great Dome of Florence, which was built by the revolutionary thinker BrunelleschiCatherine de' Medici, the de facto ruler of France and mother of three kingsDo you know the WHOLE story of the House of Borgia-from their rise from obscurity to the highest echelons of European society? The family produced two popes and a saint, but they are more known for stories of murder, debauchery, and incest. What is accurate, and what is just slander? Were the Borgias worse than any other powerful family of the time? Was Rodrigo Borgia, who became Pope Alexander VI, a monster? Was his son Cesare a psychopath? Was his daughter Lucrezia a murderous temptress?In the second part of this book, you will learn about:The origins of the House of Borgia in SpainThe rise of the first Borgia pope, Callixtus IIIThe power struggles between the great houses of Italy: the Borgia, the Sforza, the Medici, the Orsini, and the Colonna, among othersThe character of the infamous Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VIThe fiery battle between the Borgias and Friar Savonarola that ended in death and ruinThe reality of Cesare Borgia and his attempts to carve out his own kingdomThe real story of Lucrezia BorgiaThe role Christopher Columbus and Machiavelli played in the story of the Borgias, along with the monarchs of Spain, France, and NaplesHow the Borgias helped shape the Renaissance and the future of EuropeHow a descendant of the Borgias became a revered saint in the Catholic ChurchAnd so much more!

You probably have heard of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But how much do you really know about?The ancient world was home to some of the greatest civilizations in history. The Egyptians, the Greeks, the Babylonians, and others wanted to leave their mark on history so others would remember their greatness. And what better way to explore that greatness than to examine some of the greatest wonders the world has ever known?Most people can list a few of the wonders of the top of their head. But few know that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon might never have existed or that the remains of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus were used by the Knights Hospitaller.This book uncovers the history behind the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in easy-to-read language. Your eyes will be open to a new side of history after reading this introductory guide!In this book, you will learn the answers to the following questions:How many of the wonders are still around today?Were all of these wonders actually real, or are they more mythical in nature?Why were these wonders built in the first place?What happened to them? Did they fall apart over time, or did something catastrophic happen?How big do historians think these wonders were?And so much more!

Repasemos los últimos 120 años de historia china, desde los inicios del país como un imperio obsoleto y en apuros a finales del siglo XIX hasta convertirse en una superpotencia comunista totalitaria.La radical transformación de China desde una monarquía dinástica a un régimen comunista dominante en el mundo resulta muy atractiva para lectores de todas las edades e intereses, y este libro narra la historia de los acontecimientos más importantes de este periodo.Llena de luchas ideológicas e intelectuales, divisiones internas y guerras civiles, conflictos con naciones extranjeras y cambios influyentes a lo largo del siglo XX, la historia moderna de China promete ser una lectura interesante.A lo largo del libro, aprenderá sobre lo siguiente:El colapso de la dinastía Qing en la China de principios del siglo XX.Personajes influyentes de los primeros tiempos de la República China.Acontecimientos que marcaron los primeros treinta años del siglo XX en China y que desembocaron en el Primer Frente Unido.El ascenso del comunismo y la formación del PCCh.El impacto de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la ocupación japonesa y la guerra civil china.Mao Zedong, la victoria comunista y la huida del gobierno nacionalista a la isla de Taiwán.La formación de la República Popular China y las políticas socioeconómicas de la década de 1950.El Gran Salto Adelante y sus resultados para el pueblo chino.La Revolución Cultural, la muerte de Mao y el desarrollo del país a partir de finales de la década de 1970.Y mucho más.

How did medieval Africa impact the direction of the Middle Ages internationally?When most people think about the Middle Ages, they think about Europe. Images of knights, jousting, and even Christianity seem ingrained in our understanding of the medieval era. However, the Middle Ages stretched far beyond Europe, which was struggling to rebuild after the fall of the Roman Empire. Europe may have fumbled along for about a thousand years, but Africa became a powerhouse of trade and wealth.For years, many scholars have ignored medieval Africa. There aren't many written documents from the African kingdoms, so historians rely on outside sources and archeology. Many people don't realize Africa was brimming with innovation during this time or that it was connected to the outside world. Although historians don't know everything about this period of African history, medieval Africa has not been lost to time. We still have so much to learn about this era and how it changed the world.It's time to set out on a journey to discover the empires and people who made medieval Africa so influential. In this new and captivating book, you'll learn how medieval Africa held its power and changed the world, impacting us today.Here are some of the questions you will discover within the pages of this book:Was Mansa Musa I really the wealthiest person in world history?Why wasn't the Ghana Empire close to modern Ghana?How did Islam come to Africa?Are any of the medieval empires still here today?How did the African kingdoms react to the slave trade?Why were the Portuguese important to the Benin Empire?How did Timbuktu become a center for trade and learning?Why did the Kingdom of Abyssinia adopt Christianity instead of Islam?How did the Mali Empire build its great mosques without stones?Was the Trans-Saharan Trade Route created because of gold and salt?Why are Benin's brass plaques spread across the world?Who was the most famous African leader during the Middle Ages?

Europa es cuna de algunos de los más grandes artistas y de algunas de las guerras más brutales de la historia mundial.Revoluciones, reformas y el Renacimiento: hicieron falta muchos movimientos para convertir la Europa medieval en lo que conocemos hoy. Las aportaciones europeas al arte, la literatura, la ciencia, la cultura, la religión y la tecnología dieron forma al mundo.Europa no solo ha estado a la vanguardia de los movimientos intelectuales, sino que también ha participado en algunas de las guerras más sangrientas de la historia. A pesar de su periodo de gran pensamiento racional, Europa se sumergió bastante en lo supersticioso. La caza de brujas se extendió por todo el continente, y hombres, mujeres, niños e incluso pelirrojos fueron acusados de conjurar el mal.El gran impacto de Europa significa que su historia está intrínsecamente ligada a la historia del mundo. Tiene una historia fascinante que abarca culturas, creencias e idiomas e incluye de todo, desde horribles guerras hasta inventos revolucionarios.Este libro ofrece una guía completa y sencilla de todos los acontecimientos que dieron forma a la Europa moderna tal y como es hoy.Al leer este libro, descubrirá lo siguiente: El inicio y el impacto del Renacimiento y el consiguiente desafío a la Iglesia católica. El papel de la Reforma protestante y el Renacimiento en el advenimiento de la Era de los Descubrimientos. El oscuro período de la caza de brujas y los juicios que asolaron Europa. La revolución agrícola británica y la Revolución Industrial y cómo impulsaron las dos guerras mundiales. El surgimiento del primer Estado comunista del mundo y su caída. El papel de las mujeres influyentes en toda Europa que fueron vitales para dar forma a su historia. ¡Y mucho, mucho más!