Bøger af Billy Wellman

Chocolate, bouncy rubber balls, and the "Three Sisters" agricultural system-the people of ancient Mexico invented them all 3,600 years ago.They also built the world's largest pyramid by volume and the sixth most-populated city without the wheel and without pack animals. Ancient Mexico introduced the first city, calendar, writing system, and aqueduct to North America.This book unwraps the interrelated histories of ancient Mexico's key civilizations. Learn about their mythology, warfare, art, architecture, and religion. How did they develop writing? What happened when the Spaniards showed up? This book will keep you turning pages as it unwraps the stories of ancient Mexico's colorful and fascinating history.A glimpse at the questions this overview answers includes:Who built North America's first city and invented chocolate and rubber balls?Which culture developed Mexico's first logo-syllabic writing by 500 BCE?Who ruled an empire of six million people and worshiped a hummingbird god?What was the Valley of Mexico's first city-state, which was later buried under volcanic lava?How did Aztec soldiers reach the rank of Jaguar warriors?What tactics did Cortés use to defeat the Aztecs?What did Mexico's ancient people believe about creation, heaven, and the underworld?How has ancient Mexico impacted modern Mexico and the world?

La primera república del mundo, una increíble maquinaria militar, puentes y carreteras que aún se utilizan hoy en día, una filosofía política que dio forma a las democracias modernas: ¡la República romana tenía todo esto y mucho más!La metamorfosis de la República romana, de ser una modesta ciudad-estado a un territorio que abarcaba tres continentes, se extendió a lo largo de cinco siglos de desafíos y cambios. El interminable drama incluyó las luchas de la clase obrera por el poder político, el saqueo de Roma por los celtas y una revuelta de esclavos que llegó a incluir a setenta mil personas. El ejército romano aprendió a luchar contra elefantes de guerra y construyó una armada de cien navíos de guerra en dos meses.Viaje más de 2.500 años atrás para conocer cómo los romanos formaron un nuevo gobierno que el mundo nunca había visto antes. Esta historia ágil y fácil de leer lo guiará a través de los asombrosos logros y los caóticos conflictos internos de la República romana.Explore estas intrigantes interrogantes:¿Cómo condujo la violación de Lucrecia al derrocamiento de una monarquía tiránica?¿Por qué los senadores golpearon a Tiberio hasta la muerte con sillas de madera?¿Se enfrentó realmente el cónsul Pulcro a cargos por ahogar a sus gallinas sagradas?¿Cómo acabó Roma arrasando el gran imperio de Cartago?¿Qué llevó a Julio César, Pompeyo y Craso a formar la Banda de los Tres?¿Cómo contribuyó una política sucia a la caída de la República romana?¡Y mucho, mucho más!

Can you imagine how the world would be different today if there had been no Enlightenment era?The Age of Enlightenment, which lasted throughout the 18th century, brought about fundamental changes in people's thinking and transformed the entire fabric of society.Even ordinary people began to question the entrenched beliefs and dogmas. They wanted education, justice, freedom, and progress. They struggled to eliminate despotic rulers and desired to be governed by democratically elected representatives.But how did this fundamental shift in thinking occur in a relatively short period? And who were the great thinkers and philosophers of that era who dared to go against the established authority of the church and the power of the autocrats? Are you curious about how the Enlightenment influenced the French and American Revolutions?If so, this book holds the answers you seek.You will also learn about the following:The ideals of the Enlightenment, including reason, individual freedom, and democracy;How the average person viewed the Enlightenment;The philosophy and impact of great thinkers like Rousseau, Locke, Hume, and Voltaire;How the American and French Revolutions brought about changes to the traditional monarchy;The massive progress in education, science, and social justice;A brief look at the Scientific Revolution and the inventions that changed history;The explosive growth of trade and commerce that reduced poverty and created wealth;The remarkable women who stood up for women's rights;And much, much more!

Überwältigende Pyramiden, eindrucksvolle Tempel, rachsüchtige Götter und skandalöse Dynastien. Ägypten, wie Sie es noch nie gesehen haben. Ägypten ist ein lebhaftes und vielfältiges Land und die Heimat einiger der beeindruckendsten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Welt. Die Geschichte des Landes wurde von mächtigen Persönlichkeiten bestimmt, die den Lauf der Weltgeschichte verändert haben. Seit das Vermächtnis der alten Pharaonen entdeckt wurde, fühlt sich die Öffentlichkeit von den Geschichten über reiche Herrscher und tödliche Flüche in den Bann gezogen. Wie viele der Legenden sind wohl wahr? Und wie viel ist Spekulation? Jahrhundertelang geriet Ägypten im kollektiven Gedächtnis der westlichen Welt in Vergessenheit, doch als es wieder auftauchte, übte es eine große Faszination auf die Menschen aus. Dieses antike Land birgt noch immer viele Geheimnisse, und das Erkunden seiner Geschichte ist ein wahres Vergnügen, das es nicht zu verpassen gilt. Dieses Buch wird Sie mit einigen der wichtigsten Ereignisse der ägyptischen Geschichte vertraut machen und Ihr Wissen über die Heimat der Pyramiden erweitern. Dieses Buch bietet Ihnen einen umfassenden Überblick über die lange Geschichte Ägyptens, einschließlich: Des Beginns der ägyptischen ZivilisationEines kurzen Blickes auf altägyptische DenkmälerDer Geschichten über die Pharaonen und deren HeldentatenEines außergewöhnlichen Blickes in Ägyptens prächtiges goldenes ZeitalterDie Eroberung Ägyptens durch AlexanderDes skandalösen Lebens der PtolemäerEiner kurzen Erkundung der Zeit des Mittelalters in ÄgyptenEines Überblicks zur Verbreitung des Islams in ÄgyptenDer Identität der MameluckenDer Leistungen des Saladin als erster Sultan von ÄgyptenEines eingehenden Blickes auf die Herrschaft von Hatschepsut und KleopatraEiner umfassenden Erklärung der modernen ägyptischen GeschichteUnd noch viel, viel mehr!Scrollen Sie nach oben und klicken Sie auf "In den Einkaufswagen", um mehr über die Geschichte Ägyptens zu erfahren!

¿Sabía que no todos los romanos podían llevar toga?En las películas y las series de televisión se representa a los romanos con togas y sandalias en todas partes, pero en realidad no era así. De hecho, las togas se consideraban una prenda formal y un símbolo de estatus, ya que solían llevarlas los miembros de las clases sociales más altas.Se conservan muchos escritos de historiadores romanos que describen las interesantes tradiciones y costumbres de la antigua Roma. Estos escritos ofrecen una visión detallada y escenas del pasado del imperio. Algunos incluyen algunos mitos, mientras que otros están impregnados de prejuicios. Por ello, puede resultar difícil para los ávidos lectores distinguir entre hechos y opiniones.Sin embargo, con este libro de Enthralling History, podrá descubrir fácilmente el fascinante recorrido del antiguo Imperio romano, desde la aparición de su primer emperador hasta la caída del Imperio romano de Occidente.He aquí solo una pequeña parte de lo que descubrirá:Cómo Augusto puso fin a la guerra civil que duró décadas y se alzó como primer ciudadano del imperio.Cómo las fuerzas militares privadas del emperador, la Guardia Pretoriana, llegaron a ser lo suficientemente poderosas como para matar al emperador loco de Roma.Las despiadadas escenas de los mayores espectáculos de entretenimiento de Roma: los juegos de gladiadores y las carreras de cuadrigas.Las singulares y lujosas estructuras de Roma que han sobrevivido hasta nuestros días.Los duros castigos y el entrenamiento de los legionarios.La comparación entre la vida exuberante de los ricos y la vida mundana de los plebeyos, los esclavos y los hombres libres.Los primeros cristianos como chivos expiatorios del emperador Nerón y su terrible persecución.El auge del cristianismo y el saqueo de Roma.¡Y mucho más!

France is a land absolutely steeped in history. It has always been a leading nation of Western Europe, and in many ways, one could say France is Western Europe.One could confidently say such a thing because of the long history of French polities taking charge in world history. Before France proper even existed, the tribes there, such as the Franks, played a central role in regional affairs. For example, as the Roman Empire was falling apart, the Franks were increasingly relied upon for the security of the ailing Roman state.And when Rome toppled, the Franks took it upon themselves to pick up the pieces. It was from their efforts that the so-called "Holy Roman Empire" was forged. This massive conglomerate once contained much of France and a large chunk of the rest of western and central Europe.France then became a nation in its own right and would become one of the most powerful powers of Europe, with colonies all over the world. France would then undergo much internal upheaval and a revolution that would rock the whole world. It would take France generations to recover, but recover it did. Before arriving where it is today, the country would go through two world wars and a cold one.In this book, you will discover the following:France's origins and its prehistoryFrance's relations with the Roman EmpireHow the French survived the Middle AgesThe French Revolution and the impact it had on societyThe Napoleonic Wars and the changes Napoleon made in France and its coloniesFrench colonialism and a look at some of the major French coloniesFrance during the world warsPostwar and Cold War FranceModern France and what its future might holdAnd much more!

¿Sabía que los antiguos egipcios creían en la vida después de la muerte? ¡Se sorprenderá de lo mucho que se preparaban para la otra vida!Este libro está repleto de historias sobre la vida de los antiguos egipcios, sus dioses y algunos de los mayores mitos de la antigüedad. Los dioses desempeñaban un papel importante en la vida de la gente; ¡te sorprenderá ver hasta qué punto influían en la vida cotidiana!En cada página de este libro, se encontrará en un emocionante viaje a uno de los reinos más influyentes de la historia. En su camino, aprenderá más sobre algunos de los siguientes aspectos:El origen y los fundamentos del mundo desde la perspectiva egipcia.Los mitos egipcios sobre la época en que los dioses gobernaban la Tierra.Los relatos con múltiples versiones sobre la vida de los dioses y diosas del antiguo Egipto.Las increíbles leyendas de la mitología egipcia.La elaborada cultura funeraria del antiguo Egipto.El viaje al más allá desde la perspectiva egipcia.Los atributos de los dioses y diosas más famosos del panteón egipcio.¡Y mucho más!

Two manuscripts in one book:Celtic History: An Enthralling Overview of the CeltsCeltic Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Celtic Myths, Gods and GoddessesWhether you're already familiar with the Celts or whether you've never even heard of them, The first part of this book is for you. If you would like to delve into their lives, culture, and modern Ireland's Celtic heritage, you can find all of that in this comprehensive, captivating guide.In the first part of this book, you will know:Where the Celts came from and who they wereHow they settled in IrelandEssential Celtic myths, gods, goddesses, legends, and heroesTheir seasonal festivals and celebrationsKey stories influencing the Celts and the modern IrishCeltic art and its glorious evolution and influence through the agesCeltic rituals, past and presentHow Christianity affected Celtic societyThe rise of Christianity in Ireland and the decline of paganismWhy the Celts matterGods, goddesses, fairies, and supernatural creatures are the lead characters in Celtic stories and tales from long ago. Often used to explain natural phenomena, life and death, and our existence, myths informed ancient people about their lives. Through listening to stories about heroic and fantastical escapades, our ancestors learned about their societal expectations. And the Celts were no different.In the second part of this book, you will discover:Methods used to explain the world without technologyDifferences between myths, folklore, and legendsThoughts on myths todayChildren of Lir and other Irish mythsFestivals celebrating the cycles of natureThe Scottish Queen of Winter and her impact on the formation of ScotlandMysteries surrounding Loch Ness and NessieMystical and magical water creaturesHaunting myths from Dundee and Clanyard BayThe major Irish gods and goddessesInfluencers from Britain, Wales, and ScotlandAnd many more enjoyable escapades!

The Spanish conquest of the Americas is a pivotal part of the history of colonization.Christopher Columbus's discovery, albeit accidental, of a new landmass turned the world upside-down. Beginning in the late 15th century, the kingdom of Spain spearheaded the effort of colonization, sending expedition after expedition to the Caribbean islands and then to mainland North and South America. Through violence, bloodshed, and conquest, the Spanish conquistadors were able to gain control of the rich and prosperous lands of indigenous American civilizations, laying waste to magnificent political and social entities like the Aztec and Inca Empires.This book tells the story of how Spain managed to conquer the Americas in the span of half a century, from the late 1400s to the mid-1500s. Although exploitation and warfare continued between the colonizers and the colonized after this period, the largest campaigns against the indigenous peoples were undertaken in this short time span, which is the focus of this book.This comprehensive guide will cover the following:Columbus and his expeditions, which encouraged other Europeans to start colonizationThe makeup of indigenous American societies, from their social hierarchies and complex cultures to diverse political structuresColonization of the Caribbean islands and the establishment of the Spanish West IndiesThe arrival of Hernán Cortés and his groundbreaking expedition into the Aztec Empire in modern-day MexicoThe conquest of the Maya civilization in the Yucatán Peninsula and the power dynamics between different power-hungry conquistador groups thereThe magnificent Inca Empire in the South American Andes and its conquest by Francisco PizarroStories of infamous expeditions and the problems the conquistadors encounteredAnd much, much more!

Did you know that Zeus was considered to be both the youngest and the oldest brother?Thanks to their enthralling narratives and relatable characters, Greek myths have captured our imagination for millennia. Despite being thousands of years old, these tales still manage to touch on something in the core of our souls, connecting humans from across all time periods and all stages of life. That is because myths speak to raw truths that are felt and observed by us all, and to study them is to study that which shapes our world and that which makes us human.This book is divided into six chapters and explores the most famous narrative of four famous heroes of Greek mythology. While it is impossible to gather all the most important Greek myths in their entirety in one short collection, this book provides the interested reader with a nice, if somewhat modest, assortment of narratives that have greatly influenced our culture to this day.Some of the myths you'll discover by reading this book are:The rise of the OlympiansTheseus's epic fight against the MinotaurPerseus beheading the Gorgon MedusaJason and Medea's murderous affairThe bloody curse of the House of AtreusAnd so much more!

Two manuscripts in one book:The Persians: An Enthralling Guide to the History of Persia and the Persian EmpireCyrus the Great: The Enthralling Life of the Father of the Persian EmpireThroughout history, Persia made great contributions to the language and culture of the region. Nomadic movements and changing empires meant it was a hub of continuous cultural exploration and development. The Persians established and spread new ways of government, administration, and currency. The region is also the birthplace of Zoroastrianism and new ways of thinking and art.In the first part of this book, you will discover the following:How the Assyrian Empire gave rise to the Medians and then the Achaemenid dynastyThe establishment of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great and his many expeditions, which helped build the greatest empire of its timeThe period of Achaemenid rule over Persia, stretching from Cambyses II to Darius IIIThe Achaemenid takeover of Lydia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, Babylonia, and Asia MinorAchaemenid conflicts with Greece, which ultimately led to the empire's downfall at the hands of Alexander the GreatThe political, cultural, religious, and social influence of the Achaemenid Empire in and around ancient PersiaCyrus the Great was a remarkable man who became a legend in his own lifetime. The greatest testament to his good character and great achievements came to us via Persia's enemies: the Greeks. It is said he served as an inspiration to Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. Cyrus gained such hero status that his heritage was still claimed by the last shahs of Iran in the 20th century CE.In the second part of this book, you will discover more about the following:The life of Cyrus the Great: both as a monarch and as a man.A dip into the milieu of cultures, influences, and worldviews of Cyrus's timeCyrus's multi-faceted Achaemenid EmpireMythology and religions of the eraHow Cyrus achieved harmony between conquerors and conqueredThe fall of the splendid city of BabylonA unique artifact that ties in with modern-day human rightsCyrus the Great's legacyAnd so much more!

Wussten Sie, dass die alten Ägypter an ein Leben nach dem Tode glaubten? Sie werden erstaunt sein, wie intensiv sie sich auf das Jenseits vorbereiteten!Dieses Buch ist voller Geschichten über das Leben der alten Ägypter, ihre Götter und ein paar der größten Mythen der Antike. Die Götter spielten eine wichtige Rolle im Leben der Menschen. Sie werden vielleicht überrascht sein, wie sehr sie das tägliche Leben beeinflussten!Auf jeder Seite dieses Buches befinden Sie sich auf einer aufregenden Reise zu einem der einflussreichsten Reiche der Geschichte. Auf ihrem Weg erfahren Sie etwas über die folgenden Themen:Der Ursprung und die Grundlagen der Welt aus der Perspektive der alten ÄgypterDer ägyptische Mythos über die Zeit, in der die Götter die Erde regiertenDie vielgestaltigen Geschichten über das Leben der Göttinnen und Götter des alten ÄgyptensDie unglaublichen Legenden der ägyptischen MythologieDie ausgefeilte Begräbniskultur des alten ÄgyptensDie Reise ins Jenseits aus einer ägyptischen PerspektiveDie Attribute der berühmtesten Götter und Göttinnen des ägyptischen PantheonUnd vieles, vieles mehr!

Have you ever wondered about the ancient Celts of Ireland and what made them who they were? Did you know that Halloween originated with them, that they invented the harp, or that they wielded swords reaching lengths of three feet?In this book, you'll discover Celtic historical facts like these and so much more. Whether you're already familiar with the Celts or whether you've never even heard of them, this book is for you. If you would like to delve into their lives, culture, and modern Ireland's Celtic heritage, you can find all of that in this comprehensive, captivating guide.In our introduction to Celtic history, you can introduce yourself to all aspects of Celtic life in an easily accessible way, complete with visuals and easy-to-read language (no academic jargon here!).We will take you through Celtic history by explaining the following:Where the Celts came from and who they wereHow they settled in IrelandEssential Celtic myths, gods, goddesses, legends, and heroesTheir seasonal festivals and celebrationsKey stories influencing the Celts and the modern IrishCeltic art and its glorious evolution and influence through the agesCeltic rituals, past and presentHow Christianity affected Celtic societyThe rise of Christianity in Ireland and the decline of paganismWhy the Celts matterAnd so much more!

It has become a common theme in today's world to talk about the incredible technological and economic development of modern China. However, there are very strong historical roots to the exponential growth of modern China going back thousands and thousands of years.Today, people stand in awe of China's achievements, such as lifting hundreds of millions of people from poverty or becoming a global power. But have you ever wondered how the ancient people from the Far East developed so much while being virtually independent of other civilizations?Not everything in China's history is tied to growth, improvement, and development. There were many periods riddled with internal strife, which plagued China and its numerous dynasties. However, the Chinese empires were somewhat shielded from external dangers, partially thanks to the ingeniousness of the Chinese and the famous Great Wall of China and partially thanks to the country's geographic position.In this book, we look into how and why the historical pendulum of China sometimes turned one way and then the other.Discover the following about ancient China:The deep, virtually unfathomable paleolithic roots of Chinese civilization;Neolithic China and the formation of the Yellow River and Yangtze settlements;The Age of Metal in China, a glorious but increasingly violent period that resulted in the emergence of the first hegemons in China;The mythical Xia dynasty and its fantastic Yu the Great, credited with taming the Yellow River;The birth of China's fascinating writing system during the Shang dynasty;The rise of the Zhou, who finally overthrew the Shang, thanks to their military prowess and ability to keep numerous Chinese states tied in a loose feudal system;Confucius, the Chinese Socrates, who promoted peace, harmony, and wisdom;The absolute dissolution of the Zhou state during the Warring States Period;The formation of a ruthless yet efficient Qin Empire under the watchful eye of Qin Shi Huangdi;The rebellion against the Qin and the final victory of Liu Bang and the Han dynasty;And so much more!

Two manuscripts in one book:Native American Tribes: An Enthralling Guide to the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and SeminoleTrail of Tears: An Enthralling Guide to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Removal, the Seminole Wars, Creek Dissolution, and Forced Relocation of the Cherokee TribeThe "Five Civilized Tribes" tried to adapt to the American way of life, while others fought to keep their land. Which was more successful? This book will attempt to tell their story, the story of those five tribes. It will not go back into the distant past, and it will not be able to cover modern issues within the Native American community. But it will tell the story of how a group of people dealt with a world that had suddenly and drastically changed-and continued to change-and how they dealt with these changes as Native Americans.In the first part of this book, you'll know:The Five Civilized Tribes: Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), Seminole, Choctaw, and ChickasawThe role of disease in the European colonization of AmericaGreat Native American fighters like Tecumseh, Crazy Horse, and Black HawkGreat Native American leaders like Pushmataha, Chief John Ross, and Blue JacketWhat role Andrew Jackson played in the Indian Removal ActThe reality of Native Americans who owned slavesThe real story behind the Trail of TearsGreat battles like Fallen Timbers, Tippecanoe, Little Bighorn, and St. Clair's DefeatMassacres at Sand Creek and Wounded Knee and the devastation at Prospect BluffHow the Native Americans used and were used by the Americans, British, and Spanish in the southeastern United StatesThe removal of the Native Americans west of the Mississippi River during the 1800s to clear the way for settlers is a tragic story that involves human suffering on a grand scale.In the second part of this book, you will discover:Why tribes developed various forms of ChristianityThe reasons behind chiefs signing treaties to give away native landsGeorge Washington's views on the Native AmericansThe Five Civilized Tribes and how they differed from each otherHow the average person viewed Native Americans in the 19th centuryDavey Crockett's opinion on the relocation of Native AmericansThe Indian Removal Act of 1830 and how it impacted the Trail of TearsAnd so much more!

Two manuscripts in one book:History of the Vikings: An Enthralling Overview of the Viking AgeNorse Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Norse Myths, Gods, and GoddessesLearn how the Scandinavian people lived, who sailed as part of the Viking raids, the weapons used in battle, and their religious beliefs.In the first part of this book, you will discover:The impact of the Ice Age on Norse landformsHow the Stone Age and Bronze Age influenced the VikingsThe first known Viking raidRagnar and other famous VikingsIvan the Boneless and the Blood EagleThe Great Heathen Army and its famous battlesThe Viking legal system and the daily life of the Scandinavian peopleThe magic of Norse runes and poetryThe Vikings' impressive ability to craft ships, allowing them to traverse the known world and fartherThe stories and myths of the Norse were passed down by the Vikings in oral tradition until they were recorded in manuscripts by anonymous authors in the mid-13th century. The myths that survived tell the story of how the world was first created by the gods using the dead body of a primeval giant, the existence of the different realms surrounding the universe, and various tales and lore about the gods' adventures.In the second part of this book, you'll learn:How the body of the primeval giant, Ymir, was used to shape the earthA detailed description of all nine realms in the Norse world and the World Tree, YggdrasilThe famous legend of how Odin lost his eye in exchange for wisdomHow Loki tricked the dwarves into creating Mjölnir and other treasures for the godsThree of Loki's monstrous sons and their roles in killing the gods at RagnarökThe unexpected death of Baldur and the gods' failed attempt at resurrecting himLoki's gruesome punishment that led to his revenge during RagnarökThe vicious battle between Thor and the World SerpentAnd much, much more!

"Incredible India" is the slogan of India's official tourism campaign-and it's true! India has an amazing history, from some of the world's earliest civilizations to its contemporary high-tech culture and a huge diversity of religions, arts, and people.This book takes you all the way from India's prehistoric beginnings at Mohenjo-daro to the development of Buddhism and the Maurya Empire, the Hindu empires of the Middle Ages, the Mughals who brought Islam to the mix (and created the Taj Mahal), the British Raj, and finally the fight for independence and the modern yet ageless India of today.On the way, you'll find out some fascinating facts about Indian culture, history, and historical figures. Here is just a glimpse of what you can discover in this book:How National Highway 1 goes all the way back to the Mauryan Empire!The importance of nonviolence in Indian cultureHow just 20,000 British officials ruled a population of millionsHow the illiterate emperor Akbar headed a huge revival of art and scholarship, mixing Hindu, Muslim, Jain, and even Christian influencesWhy only ten of the eleven Sikh gurus were actual people-and who the eleventh guru isHow India exported Buddhism to the worldIndia's intense artistic heritage, from rock-cut temples and acutely observant Mughal miniatures to Anish Kapoor's contemporary abstractsWhy a Sikh maharaja ended up as an English landowner and friend of Queen VictoriaHow a film actress became Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu stateHow to escape jail in a basket of sweetsAnd so much more!

The Iranian Plateau has an extensive history dating back to 100,000 BCE!Today, Persia is known as the country of Iran, but long ago, Persia was once home to various nomadic tribes. It saw the rise of many empires and dynasties. The Assyrians fell to the Medians, who paved the way for the emergence of the Achaemenid Empire, one of the greatest empires in ancient history.Throughout history, Persia made great contributions to the language and culture of the region. Nomadic movements and changing empires meant it was a hub of continuous cultural exploration and development. The Persians established and spread new ways of government, administration, and currency. The region is also the birthplace of Zoroastrianism and new ways of thinking and art.The rise of the Achaemenid Empire is one of the most influential periods in world history. With Cyrus the Great and Darius I, the empire rose to unrivaled heights, gathering vast wealth and territories. Learn how this great empire declined and the role Alexander the Great played in it.This book offers an enthralling insight into the exciting and often bloody history of ancient Persia and the Persian Empire.By reading this book, you will discover the following:How the Assyrian Empire gave rise to the Medians and then the Achaemenid dynastyThe establishment of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great and his many expeditions, which helped build the greatest empire of its timeThe period of Achaemenid rule over Persia, stretching from Cambyses II to Darius IIIThe Achaemenid takeover of Lydia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, Babylonia, and Asia MinorAchaemenid conflicts with Greece, which ultimately led to the empire's downfall at the hands of Alexander the GreatThe political, cultural, religious, and social influence of the Achaemenid Empire in and around ancient PersiaAnd so much more!

Do you know the story of the Native American tribes, from the earliest known histories to the first European contact to the modern day?The "Five Civilized Tribes" tried to adapt to the American way of life, while others fought to keep their land. Which was more successful? This book will attempt to tell their story, the story of those five tribes. It will not go back into the distant past, and it will not be able to cover modern issues within the Native American community. But it will tell the story of how a group of people dealt with a world that had suddenly and drastically changed-and continued to change-and how they dealt with these changes as Native Americans.In this book, you'll learn about:The Five Civilized Tribes: Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), Seminole, Choctaw, and ChickasawThe role of disease in the European colonization of AmericaGreat Native American fighters like Tecumseh, Crazy Horse, and Black HawkGreat Native American leaders like Pushmataha, Chief John Ross, and Blue JacketWhat role Andrew Jackson played in the Indian Removal ActThe reality of Native Americans who owned slavesThe real story behind the Trail of TearsGreat battles like Fallen Timbers, Tippecanoe, Little Bighorn, and St. Clair's DefeatMassacres at Sand Creek and Wounded Knee and the devastation at Prospect BluffHow the Native Americans used and were used by the Americans, British, and Spanish in the southeastern United StatesAnd so much more!

Dragonships, raiding and looting parties, hand-to-hand combat, explorers and adventures, and gods and goddesses -which of these truly describe the fearless Vikings?The word Viking conjures many images. Often, these are created as a result of the numerous movies, books, shows, and comics about the warriors. Some depictions are historically accurate, while others are developed to add to the allure of the invincible warrior.This book will provide you with details about the time period in which the Vikings reigned. Learn how the Scandinavian people lived, who sailed as part of the Viking raids, the weapons used in battle, and their religious beliefs.You will discover facts that differ from fiction commercially shown about the Vikings. But don't worry; your admiration of them will not be diminished. These were amazing Scandinavian people worth knowing more about.In this book, you will learn about the following:The impact of the Ice Age on Norse landformsHow the Stone Age and Bronze Age influenced the VikingsThe first known Viking raidRagnar and other famous VikingsIvan the Boneless and the Blood EagleThe Great Heathen Army and its famous battlesThe Viking legal system and the daily life of the Scandinavian peopleThe magic of Norse runes and poetryThe Vikings' impressive ability to craft ships, allowing them to traverse the known world and fartherAnd much, much more!

La Inglaterra de principios de la Edad Moderna fue una época de grandes transformaciones que sacó a Inglaterra de la Edad Media y la introdujo en la era moderna, pero es probable que no conozca muchos detalles sobre este periodo.Por ejemplo, ¿sabía que Enrique VIII nunca llegó a divorciarse? ¿Sabía que los piratas, Shakespeare y los juicios por brujería existieron al mismo tiempo? ¿Sabías que Irlanda fue técnicamente la primera colonia inglesa y que Inglaterra decapitó a su propio rey?La primera época moderna de la historia de Inglaterra fue una época turbulenta. En el transcurso de los siglos XVI y XVII, Inglaterra tuvo que encontrar su equilibrio mientras sufría una transformación religiosa, cambios en el gobierno y el inicio de un imperio colonial. En este libro se describen los principales acontecimientos, los personajes más importantes y los datos más interesantes de esta época de la historia inglesa, incluyendo:Cómo llegaron los Tudor al poder.Por qué Enrique VIII tuvo tantas esposas.La estructura social de la Inglaterra moderna.Cómo la reina María se ganó el apodo de María la Sangrienta.Qué hizo gloriosa a la Revolución Gloriosa.Las razones de la colonización.Por qué un rey inglés fue ejecutado por traición.Por qué Irlanda e Inglaterra no se llevan bien.Qué crímenes fueron los más destacados.Con quién luchaba Inglaterra y por qué.¡Y mucho, mucho más!

Did you know that the Incas worshiped the mummies of their emperors?For the Incas, death didn't exist; it simply took the dead to a different plane of life. So, the mummies of their emperors were treated as people; they were given food and drink and even visited each other ceremoniously. They also owned country estates, which generated enough profits to keep them in the style to which they were accustomed.This might sound like a curiosity, but this form of ancestor worship was central to the Inca culture and to the history of the Inca Empire, which stretched from Ecuador and Colombia in the north to Chile in the south.Everyone has seen pictures of one of the Incas' greatest achievements: the mountain-top wonder of Machu Picchu. But Inca history has always been told by the Spanish colonizers who conquered them since the Inca had no formal writing. Now, archaeology is giving us more information on how the Inca really lived, helping us differentiate real history from myth and propaganda.In this book, you will discover how the Inca created an expansive empire in just a century and why that civilization crumbled so fast once the Spanish arrived.You'll also discover the following:How the Inca civilization developed out of a number of preceding cultures in the Andes and Peruvian coast;How quickly the Incas were able to expand and why they needed to;How the empire was administered and how runners were able to take messages from one end of it to the other with remarkable speed;The amazing Inca infrastructure program, which included building roads through mountain ranges and across raging rivers;Why Inca cuisine included tasty guinea pigs and llama jerky;Why there were never more than a few thousand actual Inca in the Inca Empire;The religion and beliefs of the Inca and how they developed over time to support the empire's mission;How just a couple of hundred Spanish adventurers managed to conquer and subdue the Inca Empire;How much Inca culture is left in Peru and Bolivia today;And so much more!

La Primera Guerra Mundial es tristemente célebre por haber revolucionado la guerra moderna tal y como la conocemos.Es bien sabido que la Primera Guerra Mundial se inició con el asesinato del archiduque austriaco Francisco Fernando. Las superpotencias mundiales se enzarzaron entonces en el conflicto más sangriento de la historia, con millones de bajas en ambos bandos. La Primera Guerra Mundial transformó el panorama sociopolítico de principios del siglo XX y marcó la vida de innumerables personas durante décadas.Sin embargo, la Primera Guerra Mundial es mucho más que el asesinato de Francisco Fernando y el enfrentamiento entre la Entente y las Potencias Centrales. Fue un conflicto profundamente arraigado en las viejas rivalidades de los Estados más poderosos del mundo y llegó como una conclusión en cierto modo lógica de los interminables equilibrios y maniobras políticas de finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX. Y cambiaría el curso de la historia para siempre.Este libro se sumergirá en la Gran Guerra, explorando sus causas, su desarrollo y sus consecuencias a corto y largo plazo. Estas son algunas de las cosas que aprenderá con este libro:El largo siglo XIX y cómo afectó al panorama político.La unificación de Alemania e Italia.El estado de la política de poder europea.Los nuevos avances tecnológicos que dieron forma a la guerra.El problema austrohúngaro y el comienzo de la Primera Guerra Mundial.Actividades militares en todos los teatros de la guerra.Las influyentes batallas de Verdún, Somme, Isonzo y Galípoli.La guerra de trincheras y las nuevas tácticas utilizadas en la guerra.La entrada de Estados Unidos y la Revolución rusa.Los momentos finales de la guerra.La Conferencia de Paz de París y el nuevo orden mundial.¡Y mucho más!

¿Cuánto sabe sobre la cuna de la civilización? Explore el legado de los brillantes antiguos mesopotámicos que transformaron el mundo.El legado de la antigua Mesopotamia fue realmente revolucionario. Dibujos infantiles rayados en arcilla húmeda evolucionaron hasta convertirse en el primer lenguaje escrito. Los mesopotámicos escribieron los primeros poemas épicos, los primeros himnos, las primeras historias y los primeros códigos legales. Desarrollaron la primera rueda para el transporte; los sencillos carros que transportaban ladrillos o productos agrícolas se transformaron en carros que corrían a sesenta kilómetros por hora.Contemplaron al cielo y lo cartografiaron, observando los movimientos retrógrados de los planetas y prediciendo los eclipses lunares y solares. Desarrollaron el concepto del tiempo, las medidas, el cálculo básico, las matemáticas superiores y la ingeniería hidráulica.En Mesopotamia nacieron los primeros grandes imperios del mundo -acadios, asirios, babilonios y aqueménidas- que se extendieron por tres continentes.A continuación, se exponen algunas de las interrogantes que se plantean:¿Cuál es la antigüedad de la primera ciudad del mundo?¿Cómo se compara el Génesis de Eridu con el de Noé y el arca?¿Cuál fue la velocidad del primer sistema postal del mundo?¿Cuántas veces fue robado Marduk, el dios patrón de Babilonia?¿Cómo se comparaba el código legal de Hammurabi con la Ley de Moisés?¿Quién calculó pi (¿) con el valor de 3,125 y comprendió el teorema de Pitágoras doce siglos antes de que naciera Pitágoras?¿Tenía realmente Jerjes un millón de hombres en su ejército?¿Qué imperio abarcaba el 44% de la población mundial?¿Qué eunuco envenenó a la mayor parte de la familia real persa?¡Y mucho más!