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Explora la Fascinante Historia de los Incas Una de las culturas antiguas más notables de Sudamérica es, sin lugar a dudas, la civilización inca. Reinaron sobre el imperio más grande de Sudamérica; no solo eso, su imperio era también el más grande del mundo en ese momento. Hay muchos misterios que rodean a los incas. ¿Dónde se originaron? ¿Cómo llegaron a reinar sobre un imperio tan vasto que incluía montañas, selvas tropicales y zonas costeras? ¿Cuáles fueron los logros más destacados de sus grandes reyes? ¿Cómo eran sus templos y monumentos, especialmente la ciudad capital, Cuzco, y su impresionante asentamiento en la cima de la montaña, el Machu Picchu, en lo que hoy es Perú? Algunos temas y preguntas presentados en este libro: Cómo Registraban su Historia los IncasEl Mito Inca de la CreaciónLa Fundación de la Gran Ciudad de CuzcoLa Primer Dinastía de Gobernantes Incas y sus Mayores ObrasEl surgimiento del Imperio Inca: ¿Un Evento Cosmológico?Orden Social en la Sociedad IncaEl Orden Religioso e Ideología IncaRecorrido por los Sitios Incas más Importantesesde Pachacuti hasta la Llegada de los EspañolesLa Conquista EspañolaLas Repercusiones y el Legado Inca¡Y mucho más que no querrás perderte!¡Adquiere el libro ya y aprende todo lo que puedas sobre la Incas!

Explore the Captivating History of the Roman Empire The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful forces the world has ever seen. But this isn't just the story of conquest or the incredible system of institutions that made it possible. The Roman Empire is not yet another boring historical topic. On the contrary, it wakes our imagination, scares us, and entertains us. This is the story of the fascinating men and women-the emperors, their wives, parents, brothers, sisters, and children-who gave the empire its characteristic charm. Some of them, like Marcus Aurelius and Antoninus Pius, were virtuous and wise; others-like Caligula, Commodus, and Caracalla-were monstrous, insane predators whose thirst for blood and sexual habits were beyond believable. This is the story of the most important people and events between the two crucial events - the rise of Augustus in the first century BC and the final sack of Rome in the late fifth century AD. Some of the topics covered in this book include: From the Republic to the Empire: The Rise of OctavianThe Age of AugustusThe Julio-Claudian Dynasty After Augustus: From Tiberius to NeroCivil War and the Year of the Four Emperors (AD 68-69)The FlaviansThe Nerva-Antonine Dynasty: The Five Good Emperors (and a Couple of Not So Good Ones)Some New EmperorsCrises, Civil Wars, and Divisions: The Long and Painful DeclineTwo Empires: East and WestAnd a Great Deal More You Don't Want to Miss Out On!Get the book now to learn more about the Roman Empire!

If You Want to Discover Native American History then Keep Reading... Two captivating manuscripts in one book: Native American History: A Captivating Guide to the Long History of Native Americans Including Stories of the Wounded Knee Massacre, Native American Tribes, Hiawatha and MoreTrail of Tears: A Captivating Guide to the Forced Removals of Cherokee, Muscogee Creek, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Nations"History is written by the victors," said the victor Winston Churchill. But does that compromise the truth of what really happened? Propaganda has always played a crucial role in turning tides and swaying opinion, and in few places is that more pronounced than in the wholesale slaughter of the native peoples in both North and South America. When some of the people of European descent could not get what they wanted from the Native Americans, they would demonize or dehumanize them so that the American people would clamor for government intervention. This is, for example, evident by analyzing Andrew Jackson's speech to Congress on Indian removal where he would refer to the Native Americans as savages. In this new bundle book from Captivating History, you will discover the shocking and controversial history of the Native Americans. Part 1 of this book include topics such asStartlin Theories of the Arrival of the First Native AmericansThe Current Understanding of Similar and Rival Tribes Based on RegionArctic and Subarctic Tribes and NationsNortheastern and Southeastern PeoplesPlains and Plateau PeoplesCalifornia and Northwest CoastHiawatha, Deganawida, and the Foundation for Democracies TodayRoanoke - The Lost SettlementThe Truth about PocahontasThe Real First Thanksgiving - The Myth Versus RealityThe Native American Role in the War for IndependenceSacagawea - The Woman Behind the LegendThe Seminole WarsSitting Bull - Fighting Despite All OddsWounded KneeThe Unbreakable Code of the Code TalkersAnd a Great Deal More You Don't Want to Miss Out On!The following topics will be covered in part 2 of this bookThe Early RelationshipThe Growth of Manifest DestinyThe Discovery of Gold and the Indian Removal ActPeaceful Protests and a Push for RecognitionThe People Versus the PresidentThe Militia Force RemovalThe Trail of TearsStories of Pain, Loss, and LoveMaking a New HomeAnd a Great Deal More You Don't Want to Miss Out On!Get the book now to learn more about the Native Americans!

Explore the Captivating History of Suleiman the Magnificent! Suleiman the I probably knew of other monarchs and celebrities we might recognize: Ferdinand and Isabella II of Aragon; King Henry VIII and his infamous trail of wives; and Charles the V, the Holy Roman emperor who dressed in black for the majority of his life. Columbus had set off to sail the ocean blue just two years before Suleiman's birth. William Shakespeare was just two years old when Suleiman died, as was Galileo Galilei. During his reign Suleiman the Magnificent guided the Ottoman Empire through its golden age of trade and expansion. His reign changed the face of the world and the lives of millions of people, and his name echoes down to us in the present day. Suleiman the Magnificent wasn't quite like any other sultan before or after him. This book explains why. In Suleiman the Magnificent: A Captivating Guide to the Longest-Reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, you will discover topics such asThe World Before Suleiman ISuccessionLover, Poet, & Patron of the ArtsFatherFriendCampaignerStatesmanAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Suleiman the Magnificent, click "add to cart"!

Explore the Captivating History and Mythology of the Maya! In this captivating guide, you will discover why Maya have gained such worldwide admiration over the many other civilizations that existed in Mesoamerica at the time. You will learn how the Maya civilization developed, the major turning points in their 3,000-year-long history, the mysteries surrounding their demise, and some of the unique places where Maya exist to this day. In the first part of this book, you will discover the origins of the Maya civilization and the Mesoamerican cultures that may have influenced them. You will find out why Maya (out of all the different tribes that existed in the region at the time) have captured the imagination of the West so much. The book will reveal how they lived, ate, slept, whom they worshipped, and how they used herbal medicines and hallucinogenic plants to treat the sick. You learn about their trading routes and rivalries with another famous Mesoamerican tribe-the Aztecs. The book will go into the decline of the Maya civilization and how their rivalries with the Aztecs aided the victory of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, led by the famous Spaniard Hernán Cortés. You will also learn about the heroic efforts of the Maya to fend off the Spaniards, and why they were able to succeed at this task for much longer than the Aztecs. The book will also track down the Maya living today, a population that is still six-million strong and adhere to many of the traditions that their ancestors once held. In among the battle tales and gore of human sacrifice, you will get some delicious cocoa recipes, Maya-style, that you can make at home. After you have discovered all about the Maya origins, their cuisine, and their most notable events to present day, the book will go into the aspect that's often the reason why so many people have been fascinated by the Maya civilization throughout the ages. You will learn about their mythology, cosmology, and the solar calendar that resulted in the infamous doomsday scare back in 2012. Some of the topics and questions covered in this book include: Maya TimelineGlossary of Important Maya TermsThe Origins of the Mesoamerican CivilizationsThe Archaic period: 7000 - 2000 BCThe Olmecs: 1,200 - 300 BCThe Preclassic Period and the Magnificent ZapotecEarly Preclassic period: 2000 to 1000 BCCuello and early Maya architectureMiddle Preclassic period: 1000 to 300 BCThe Zapotec: 600 BC to AD 800Late Preclassic period: 300 BC to AD 250The Classic Period, Doomsday Calendar, and the Mystery of the Red QueenEarly Classic - AD 250 to 600How Maya measured the timeLate Classic - AD 600 to 900The mystery of the Red QueenTerminal Classic - AD 900 to 1000Food, Rites, and Gruesome TalesHow to make Maya hot chocolate at homeHow did the Maya grow their food?The Maize godThe Maya beauty standardsThe sacred Ball GameThe Decline of the Maya Civilization and Human SacrificeEarly Postclassic - AD 1000 to 1250Inside Chichen Itza - features of Maya citiesThe Maya Observatory (El Caracol)Human sacrifice and the methodsThe Kukulkan pyramidLate Postclassic Period and the Spanish ConquestMaya TodayMaya Creation StoryThe Maya CosmologyAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!Get the book now and learn more about the Maya Civilization!

Explore the Captivating History of the Incas! One of the most notable ancient cultures of South America is undoubtedly the Inca Civilization. They once ruled over the largest empire in South America. Not only that - their empire was also the largest in the world at the time. There are many mysteries surrounding the Incas. Where did the Incas originate? And how did they come to rule over their vast empire that incorporated mountaintops, tropical jungles, and coastal lands? What were the most notable achievements of their great kings? What did their temples and monuments look like, especially the capital city of Cusco and their breath-taking mountaintop settlement at Machu Picchu in modern-day Peru? Some of the topics and questions covered in this book include: How the Incas Recorded Their HistoryThe Inca Creation MythThe Founding of the Great City of CuzcoThe First Dynasty of Inca Rulers and Their Greatest DeedsThe Second Dynasty of Inca Rulers and Their Greatest DeedsThe Rise of the Inca Empire: A Cosmological Event?Social Order in the Inca SocietyThe Different Roles of Women in the Inca SocietyInca Religious Order and IdeologyTour of the Greatest Inca SightsFrom Pachacuti to the Arrival of the SpanishThe Spanish ConquestThe Aftermath and the Inca LegacyAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!Get the book now and learn more about the Incas

Did you know that the unemployment rate between 1933 and 1934 was one in four people? The stock market crash of 1929 didn't cause the Great Depression by itself, but it is a powerful symbolic starting point to the greatest economic disaster of the twentieth century. On that dark day in October 1929, fortunes were lost and fear of financial insecurity rose throughout the United States and the world. In 1932, the low point of the Depression, as much as a third of Americans were out of work and even more people were unemployed in other countries. The stock market reached its lowest point ever and wouldn't rise to its pre-Depression levels for almost twenty years. The scale of the crisis demanded new ways of coping and new ideas about the role of government. The ideas that had dominated American thought about the relationship between the economy and government were now viewed to be outdated at best, dangerous at worst. This captivating history book aims to give you a better understanding of a period that contains many tragic stories yet powerful lessons. In The Great Depression: A Captivating Guide to the Worldwide Economic Depression that Began in the United States, Including the Wall Street Crash, FDR's New deal, Hitler's Rise and More, you will discover topics such asCauses of the Great Depression 1918-1929Herbert Hoover and the Early Years of the DepressionThe Election of 1932The 100 Days and FDR's First Term, 1933-1937FDR's Second Term-Challenges and CriticsThe Culture of the DepressionSports and the Great DepressionThe Outlaw Celebrity in the Great DepressionPopulation Shifts and the Culture of the Great DepressionInternational Issues and Concerns During the DepressionThe Coming Storm and the End of the DepressionAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Great Depression, click "add to cart"!

Explore the Cold War and Get a Deeper Understanding of the Korean and Vietnam War Two captivating manuscripts in one book: Korean War: A Captivating Guide to Korean War HistoryVietnam War: A Captivating Guide to the Second Indochina WarThe narrative of the Korean War in the West, and particularly in the United States, tells the tale of a conflict between two global superpowers and competing ideologies in a far-flung corner of the globe. The reality is that the wheels of motion that drove the country to war in 1950 began turning long before American boots set foot on Korean soil. The heart of the conflict was a civil war between a population arbitrarily divided by colonization and the global geopolitics at the end of the Second World War. Part one of this book is about an often-forgotten war, fighting for its place in history between the two behemoths of the Second World War and the Vietnam War, which was no less significant, no less destructive, and had no less impact on the global politics of the twentieth century. Some of the topics covered in the first part of this book include: The Japanese Ascendency: 1910-1945A Korea Divided: The US Occupation of the SouthThe Forging of the North Korean StateFirst Blood: The Outbreak of WarStrike Hard and Strike Fast: The US RetreatBittersweet Victories: American Revival and China's Decision to Cross the YaluHow Do You Solve a Problem Like China?The Bloody Ceasefire and Looming BombThe Legacy of the Korean WarAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!The Vietnam War represented a watershed not only in American and Vietnamese history but also internationally. It wasn't just a battle between two nations, but between two ideologies, two military strategies and a fight for the hearts and minds of two vastly different national populations. Few conflicts in global history symbolize as much as Vietnam. From the civil rights movement to the role of the media in warfare, the Vietnam War was unique in the sense that it could not be contained as a military matter but transcended across every area of Vietnamese and American society. The word 'Vietnam' describes an era of history, not just an isolated war in a small nation in Southeast Asia. It is the lens through which the America and Vietnam of today must be interpreted. Few conflicts have or will ever shape the world as much as the Vietnam War. Some of the topics covered in the second part of this book include: The French and the First Indochina WarOut of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire: The Government of Ngo Dinh DiemPragmatism and IdealismThe Death of Two Catholic PresidentsSmoke and Mirrors: Johnson's WarThe American War MachineThe Tet NightmareNixon and KissingerScroll to the top and download the book now for instant access!

Explora la fascinante vida de Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton es una de las figuras más extraordinarias de la historia de Estados Unidos. Extraordinario pensador, líder militar y reformador político, fue la mano derecha de George Washington y quizás la figura más importante en la configuración de la Constitución. Sus políticas y prácticas en el gobierno colocaron a los Estados Unidos en un camino de riqueza comercial y estabilidad económica. Sus ideas aún resuenan en la poderosa nación que ayudó a crear. En su tiempo, Hamilton fue una figura divisoria. Un extremista político que se enemistó con las partes conservadoras de la nueva república mientras protegía a sus antiguos oponentes. El hombre protagonista del primer escándalo sexual de la nación. Un operador político cuyas acciones enfurecieron a sus oponentes y, eventualmente, lo llevaron al duelo que le costó la vida. Fue una vida extraordinaria, más extraordinaria si cabe por los orígenes de Hamilton. Era un forastero, un inmigrante del Caribe que llegó a Nueva York para comenzar una nueva vida. Al hacerlo, ayudó a dar forma al marco político y al comercio en América. En retrospectiva, lo sorprendente de su fama no es su resurgimiento, sino el hecho de que tardase tanto tiempo en ser ampliamente reconocido. Este libro cuenta la historia de Alexander Hamilton. La historia de una nación nacida de la sangre, la lucha y en el dinamismo que los inmigrantes trajeron consigo. Este libro incluye historias y hechos fascinantes sobre Alexander HamiltonInfancia en el CaribeEducación y búsqueda de trabajoCarrera militarPrimeros pasos en políticaParticipación en la campaña electoral de 1796Tiempo en la Oficina PúblicaLa vida después del TesoroAffair con Mary ReynoldsLegadoAdemás, Alexander Hamilton también jugó un papel importante enLa Convención ConstitucionalCreación de The Federalist PapersLa formación de un Banco NacionalLa creación de los partidos¡Y mucho más que no querrás perderte!Consigue el libro ahora para obtener más información sobre Alexander Hamilton.

Explore the Captivating History and Mythology of the Aztec! Nothing remains of the ancient Mesoamerican civilization who called themselves the Mexica, better known to us as the Aztecs. Nothing except for their remarkable story. In this book, we discuss their enigmatic origins and how the Aztecs rose from nomadic tribes to the dominant power in Mesoamerica at an astounding speed. You'll wander the streets of their great capital city of Tenochtitlán, known as "the Venice of the New World" among the Spanish Conquistadors, who spread the term all over Europe. You'll discover the full extent of the city's splendour, visiting its many market stalls, smelling fresh chocolate and vanilla pods. You'll indulge in a taste of ripe, hand-picked avocados and freshly baked corn tortillas, as you decipher Náhuatl, the language spoken by the 50,000 merchants who visited Tenochtitlán every day. You'll probably wonder how this great city, built in the middle of a lake and isolated by two of Mexico's highest mountains, Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl, could ever be defeated. From the arrival of the first Spaniards in 1519 to the eventual fall of the Aztec empire, we'll talk you through the major battles that eventually led to its fall. We'll uncover lies and deceptions in the alliance with their neighbouring cities of Tetzcoco and Tlacopan. We'll also look at Aztec legacy on the world today: how Tenochtitlán became the basis for the capital of the New World and evolved into today's Mexico City. Some of the topics and questions covered in this book include: The Origins of Aztecs: A Tribe Destined for GreatnessThe Unwelcome Arrival in Mexico ValleyThe Rise of Tenochtitlán and the Triple AllianceThe Greatest Aztec Kings and Their HeritageThe Splendor of TenochtitlánA Guided Tour Around TenochtitlánRites, Rituals, and Delicious RecipesThe Fall of TenochtitlánAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!Get the book now to learn more about the Aztecs!

Explore the Captivating History of Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating and sophisticated civilizations in the known history. The Ancient Egyptians are remembered by their gods, pyramids, pharaohs, mummification, hieroglyphs, agriculture and much more. This book reveals the secrets of the captivating world of Ancient Egypt, the intriguing stories of its celebrities, such as the Akhenaten, Ramses the Great, Queen Cleopatra, and the boy-king Tut. You'll learn about mighty gods and the magical link between the Sun and the people of Egypt, and explore the horrendous burial rituals that warranted a safe path to the afterlife. Find out the secrets of one of the most magnificent societies that ever existed and discover why it still manages to seize the attention of the world. Some of the topics covered in this book include: Who Were Ancient Egyptians-Their Origins, History, and GeographyWho Held the Power: The Social Structure of Ancient EgyptKings and their Military PowerThe Magnificent Pharaohs of the New Kingdom and Their EmpireThe Decay and End of the Egyptian CivilizationA Romance, Politics, and Tragedy: The Story of Cleopatra VIIThe Religion, Mythology, and Rituals of Ancient EgyptiansFunerary Beliefs and Rituals: Mummification and AfterlifeThe Architecture of Ancient Egypt: Temples and PyramidsAnd much more!Scroll to the top and select the Add to Cart button to learn more about ancient egypt!

Explora la Fascinante Historia de la Antigua Grecia La cultura y los acontecimientos que tuvieron lugar en Grecia fueron tan influyentes que tienen un efecto significativo en la población actual de todo el mundo. Los griegos antiguos crearon la democracia, un sistema político usado frecuentemente y considerado por muchos como la mejor forma de gobierno. Las grandes mentes de Grecia también hicieron increíbles y vitales descubrimientos, como el molino de agua, la geometría básica, y el uso de la medicina para curar enfermedades. Los filósofos de la antigua Grecia establecieron los cimientos de un nuevo campo de pensamiento y estudios. La antigua Grecia inauguró los juegos olímpicos, que aún se celebran regularmente. Figuras históricas particularmente famosas, tales como Alejandro Magno y Cleopatra, también tuvieron lazos con la antigua Grecia y jugaron un papel significativo durante su historia, a través del curso de guerras y la expansión del imperio. Debido a la influencia de la antigua Grecia, mientras aprendes sobre este periodo y lugar, aprenderás también sobre tu historia y sobre los orígenes de las personas, lugares e instituciones que probablemente estudias de manera regular en la escuela. Empezando en la Edad Oscura, este libro te guiará a lo largo de un emocionante viaje a través de la oscuridad, la democracia, el descubrimiento y el desarrollo de la civilización occidental. Algunos de los temas que se cubren en este libro incluyen: El amanecer de la Edad OscuraDe la Oscuridad a la DemocraciaOrígenes OlímpicosGrecia Crece de Guerra en GuerraLa Lucha por la DemocraciaLa Guerra del PeloponesoEntra Alejandro El GrandeGrandes Mentes de la Antigua GreciaRoma Toma el ControlCleopatra y sus ConsortesLos Viajes de AdrianoLas incursiones Góticas en GreciaEl Ascenso del CristianismoEl Fin de la Antigüedad ¡Y mucho más!¡Obtén el libro ahora para aprender sobre la Antigua Grecia!

Explore the Captivating Life of Marie Antoinette Marie Antoinette is one of history's most celebrated queens thanks to her style and confidence, yet generally she is perceived as a greedy and selfish mistress of France. Born into a life of pure luxury as a Princess of Austria, Marie was very young when she was shipped abroad to await her turn as the Queen of France. She was forced all at once to come to terms with a foreign language, a different culture, and a court full of gossipy nobles who pounced at the first sign of weakness. Despite popular belief, Marie Antoinette was not entirely obsessed with pretty dresses and towering hairstyles-though she wouldn't quite have been the same without them. In this captivating book, you will discover the truth about the remarkable life of Marie Antoinette. Some of the topics covered in this book include: An Archduchess is BornMaria Antonia Becomes Marie AntoinetteThe DauphineQueen at NineteenA Marriage at Odds with ItselfThe Issue of HeirsMadame DeficitCount Axel von FersonThe Lost ChildrenThe Diamond Necklace ScandalQueen of FashionThe French RevolutionThe October ChapterAnxious Days at the TuileriesAn Attempt to FleeDeath of the MonarchyAnd much more!Scroll to the top and select the "add to cart" button to learn more about Marie Antoinette!

Did you know that the Scots never won a battle when they were favorites? A sense of poetic irony registers when one learns that Scotland has never won a major military battle when the odds were in their favor. In 1513, the largest Scottish army to ever invade England was defeated by a significantly smaller English army at Flodden Field. In only two hours, the Scots lost ten thousand men. History repeated itself in 1542, when a Scottish army of 15,000 men was defeated by only 3,000 English soldiers. Despite their much smaller numbers, the English managed to take 1,200 Scottish men as prisoners. This humiliating defeat eventually contributed to the demise of King James V. This new captivating history book takes you on a remarkable journey from the earliest extensive historical record of Scotland through the long struggle toward nationhood, all the way to Postwar Scotland. In Scottish History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Scotland, you will discover topics such asMedieval StrifeThe Emergence of the Scottish Nation-StateThe Golden AgeThe Wars of IndependenceThe Black DeathMary, Queen of Scots: "The Daughter of Debate"The King of Great BritainThe Union and The Scottish EnlightenmentThe Industrial RevolutionScottish FeminismThe Loch Ness MonsterAnd much, much more!So if you want to discover more about the startling history of Scotland, click "add to cart"!

Explore la cautivadora vida de Mao Zedong! Mao Zedong es reconocido, junto con Chiang Kai-Shek y Sun Yat-Sen, como una de las figuras más influyentes de la historia china moderna. Su control político de la nación declinó durante sus últimos años, pero permaneció como el presidente del Partido Comunista de China desde su fundación en 1949 hasta el día en que murió (9 de septiembre de 1976). Como el padre fundador de la República Popular China y el eje central de uno de los cultos de personalidad más intensos del mundo, el alcance de su influencia no se puede subestimar. Hoy, el legado de Mao puede inspirar tanto una devoción servil, como una condena abierta o cierto temor a mirar muy de cerca los aspectos negativos de su legado. El hecho de que su influencia se haya extendido durante casi tres décadas también hace difícil llegar a una comprensión holística de su impacto en China. El punto de vista oficial del Partido Comunista de China, popularizado por Deng Xiaoping, es que Mao estuvo un "70% correcto y un 30% equivocado". Esta biografía detallará el extraordinario viaje de Mao, de ser el hijo de un campesino a ser uno de los más grandes -y altamente polarizadores- líderes de la historia moderna. Su objetivo es proporcionar una mejor comprensión de quién fue Mao como persona y tratar de desentrañar los rasgos de su personalidad y las experiencias personales que formaron su visión del mundo y determinaron sus acciones. Algunos de los temas abordados en este libro son: Primeros añosDespertar políticoPekínCuatro de mayo y el Movimiento de la Nueva CulturaLos dolores de crecimiento del Partido Comunista de ChinaLa Expedición del NorteCrecimiento de su popularidad y apoyo de las masasLa Gran MarchaLa República Popular ChinaEl Gran Salto AdelanteLa Revolución Cultural¿Qué representó el maoísmo?¡Y mucho más!

¿Sabía usted que los olmecas pudieron haber sido los primeros en iniciar la escritura? Las primeras personas que lograron elevarse a la vida civilizada fueron los olmecas. ¿Pero por qué siguen siendo relativamente desconocidos, y permanecen escondidos en los largos y oscuros pasadizos de la historia olvidada? La verdad es que pocos historiadores están preparados para abordar la tarea de descubrir la verdadera historia de los olmecas. Y, por lo tanto, puede ser difícil para los lectores encontrar un recurso fácil de leer, y que resulte cohesivo, sobre esta fascinante civilización. Pero eso está por cambiar. En este nuevo y fascinante libro de historia, usted descubrirá la verdad sobre la civilización más antigua conocida en América. Olmecas: Una guía fascinante de la civilización antigua más importante conocida en México incluye: Hallazgos revolucionarios proporcionados por técnicas modernas de investigación arqueológicaUna explicación simple de quiénes eran los olmecas y de dónde vinieronFascinantes descubrimientos del arte olmecaTeorías sorprendentes sobre la estructura de la sociedad olmeca y cómo interactuaron con sus vecinosLa verdad de por qué los olmecas eran tan ricos y los poderosos componentes para su éxitoLo que hay que saber sobre el ejército olmecaUna visión asombrosa de la vida cotidiana de los olmecasReligión y creencias, y cómo jugaron un papel esencial en la sociedad olmeca Innovaciones notables de los olmecas¡Y mucho, mucho más!¡Obtenga el libro ahora para conocer más sobre los Olmecas!

If you want to learn about the Russian Revolution but don't feel like reading a boring textbook, then keep reading... The Russian Revolution was the most important and progressive political event of the twentieth century. There is a lot to learn from these explosive political episodes and many remarkable stories to discover. But despite this, many people are reluctant to read up on the Russian revolution because it can require one to go through heavy and sometimes overly analytical texts. But that is about to change. This new captivating history book is designed to be an easy to read guide so you can learn the most crucial events of the Russian Revolution while hopefully enjoying yourself. The Russian Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the February and October Revolutions and the Rise of the Soviet Union Led by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks includes topics such as: Twilight of the TsarsThe Midnight TrainDual PowerReturn from exileThe July DaysThe abortive coupTen Days that Shook the WorldPeace, Land, and BreadDefending the RevolutionAll this and much more awaits you, so get instant access now by clicking the "add to cart" button!

Explore la fascinante vida de William Wallace Puede reconocerlo por la película de Mel Gibson, Braveheart... Sir William Wallace (1270 - 1305) era -y es- un icono nacional escocés de máxima importancia. Nacido como el hijo más joven y sin tierras de un hombre de baja nobleza (Sir Malcolm Wallace), su sorprendente ascenso para convertirse en una leyenda militar e histórica, un patriota ejemplar y un héroe nacional, es una representación de la narrativa más desfavorecida con la que muchas personas se identifican en el cine y la vida real. Wallace se ganó un lugar en la historia por sus exitosos esfuerzos para liderar a las fuerzas de la resistencia escocesa que se unieron en contra el dominio inglés desde que Escocia fue conquistada en 1296. Algunos de los temas que se tratan en este libro incluyen: Orígenes misteriososLa mayoría de edad en crisisDesafío y cumplimientoLa profecíaEl levantamientoAmor en tiempos de guerraLa batalla de Stirling BridgeInvadiendo InglaterraEl Guardián de EscociaLa derrota en FalkirkUn forajido otra vezLa ejecución¡Y mucho más!

Explore the Rise of Adolf Hitler Was Hitler, as Ian Kershaw asked, a natural consequence of German history, or an aberration? Not that Hitler had been in hiding, waiting to attack. The Führer had actually been following an aggressive and savage foreign policy for almost ten years and been named Man of the Year by Time magazine in 1938. This is not a book about World War II, but about the man, Adolf Hitler, one of the faces and names that still arouse the strongest feelings-repulsion, resentment, and even fanaticism-but one who also had a childhood and a youth, a father, and a mother. It is the road to madness-beginning that day in August of 1934 when he took over absolute power and ordered allegiance and loyalty to him alone-that this book is about. Some of the topics covered in this book include: Hitler's OriginsHis InceptionThe anti-Semitic capital of EuropeMunichFirst World WarHitler's AscensionMein KampfHis DownfallThe remains of Adolf HitlerAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!Scroll to the top and select the Add to Cart button now to learn more!

If you want to discover the captivating history of Sparta, then keep reading... Four captivating manuscripts in one book: Spartans: A Captivating Guide to the Fierce Warriors of Ancient Greece, Including Spartan Military Tactics, the Battle of Thermopylae, How Sparta Was Ruled, and MoreThe Greco-Persian Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Conflicts Between the Achaemenid Empire and the Greek City-States, Including the Battle of Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, Plataea, and MoreThe Battle of Thermopylae: A Captivating Guide to One of the Greatest Battles in Ancient History Between the Spartans and PersiansThe Peloponnesian War: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Greek War Between the Two Leading City-States in Ancient Greece - Athens and SpartaSparta is one of the first names that comes to mind when we think about the ancient world. And this is for good reason. After its founding sometime in the 10th century BCE, Sparta soon rose to be one of the most powerful city-states in not only the Greek but the entire ancient world. Perhaps the most significant achievement in all of Spartan history, though, was their defeat of the Athenians in the Peloponnesian War. This conflict, which lasted roughly 30 years, put the two greatest Greek city-states of the time, Athens and Sparta, up against one another, and the result, a Spartan victory, helped to reshape the entire ancient world. It ushered in a period of Spartan hegemony which was radically different than when the Athenians sat atop the Greek world. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: Who Were the SpartansThe Growth of Spartan Power: The Messenian WarsA Growing Rivalry with Athens: The Greco-Persian WarsVictory over Athens: The Birth of the Spartan EmpireSpartan Hegemony, the Corinthian War, and Sparta's DeclineSpartan Government, Military, and SocietyAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: On the Eve of WarThe Ionian RevoltDarius I Marches on Greece: The Battle of MarathonThe Interwar Years: Greece and Persia Prepare to Meet AgainThe Invasion of Xerxes Part 1: The Battles of Thermopylae and ArtemisiumThe Invasion of Xerxes Part 2: The Battles of Salamis and PlataeaThe Delian League WarsThe Aftermath of the WarThe Greek MilitaryThe Persian MilitaryAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include: Leading up to The Battle of ThermopylaeThe Main Characters of the Battle of ThermopylaeGreece and Persia Prepare for BattleThe Battle of Thermopylae: Seven Days to Last the Test of TimeMeanwhile, at ArtemisiumAfter the Battle of ThermopylaeThe Greek and Persian ArmiesAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include: Understanding PeloponneseThe Peloponnesian and Delian LeaguesRising Tensions Between Athens and Sparta: The First Peloponnesian War to the Thirty Years' PeaceThe Archidamian War to the Peace of NiciasThe Attack of Syracuse Brings More WarThe Ionian War and the Fall of AthensFighting in an Ancient Greek ArmyThe War's Impact on Greek CulturePhilosophy During War: SocratesAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of Sparta, click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Battle of Verdun, then keep reading... Today, the landscape is marked by shell craters, pillboxes, and empty trenches. Mother Nature has tried to reclaim the terrain; the trees have grown again, and the ground is covered by lush green grass, but despite her best efforts, the scars on the landscape still remain, a constant reminder of the devastation and misery that was experienced here more than a century ago. And that is as it should be because the world should never forget what happened in this small corner of France. The battle scars on the landscape of Verdun are a testament to the horrors of a war that will live on in the collective memory of a nation forever, but they are also a memorial to the brave men who fought and died in the muddy fields defending their country and their countrymen from a foreign invader. But Verdun was not just a battle; it was a seminal moment in French history. This is the battle that defines the First World War for France, but it cannot be viewed in isolation. It is part of a far greater story, influenced by the many events and battles that took place during this bloody time in Europe's history. In The Battle of Verdun: A Captivating Guide to the Longest and Largest Battle of World War 1 That Took Place on the Western Front Between Germany and France, you will discover topics such asThe Road to VerdunThe Citadel of VerdunThe Significance of VerdunThe First Phase of the Battle of VerdunThe Battle of Verdun Gets Bogged Down in the TrenchesA Summer in HellAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Battle of Verdun, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of Classical Antiquity, then keep reading... From about the 9th to 5th centuries BCE, the population of Greece grew unprecedently large, expanding from about 800,000 people to as many as 13 million. About a quarter million of these lived in Athens. The average size of urban households during this period grew considerably, a fact that suggests that food was suddenly available in excesses sufficient to keep larger families healthy and alive much more effectively than just a millennium earlier. Bigger families meant bigger armies and larger communities that would eventually grow into the metropolises of Classical Greece. This incredible stretch of time is called Classical Antiquity; the age in which Western civilization first realized its potential and place in the world. The era brought on big changes for all the people of the Mediterranean. Thanks to new agricultural methods, seafaring technology, and trade, great civilizations sprang up around the sea, building large urban centers full of artists, merchants, political thinkers, scientists, and philosophers. As Greco-Roman culture grew, the relationships each city and realm had with one another also developed and changed. In Classical Antiquity: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Greece and Rome and How These Civilizations Influenced Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, you will discover topics such asA Blind Poet from IoniaPythagorasAthens, GreeceThe Greek PantheonThe Expulsion of the PersiansSlaveryThe Golden Age of AthensPericles at WarThe Socratic MethodPlatoAlexander the GreatThe Hellenistic PeriodFrom Greece to RomeThe Roman RepublicThe Borrowed Gods of RomeThe Classical RomansThe GladiatorsJulius Caesar, Part 1Julius Caesar, Part 2The Roman EmpireThe City of PompeiiAntonine and Cyprian PlaguesBritannia and LondiniumRemnants of Classical AntiquityAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Classical Antiquity, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating History of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father of America and had an enormous impact on America as it is today. In addition to that, there are many little-known facts about the man that is Benjamin Franklin. Unlike many of the other Founding Fathers, he started out in humble circumstances. Franklin never finished college because his parents couldn't afford it. He hated his first job, and when he did get another one, he left without notice. From a young age, Benjamin Franklin fought for the rights of America at home and abroad. Yet, he bore the burdens of leadership and never shirked nor faltered in his mission. His greatest asset was his charm and friendliness, but he had his detractors as well, and felt the emotional impact of that. In Benjamin Franklin: A Captivating Guide to an American Polymath and a Founding Father of the United States of America, you will discover topics such asYoung, Earnest, and FoolhardyNaiveté Collides with Reality"B. Franklin, Printer"Philosopher, Inventor, and Public ServantBenjamin Franklin: England 1757-1762Benjamin Franklin in London: 1764-1769Benjamin Franklin in London: 1769-1775Home and on to FranceBenjamin Franklin's Last YearsAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Benjamin Franklin, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Cambridge Five, then keep reading... During the poverty-stricken years of the Great Depression, when Britain's financial markets plummeted and the poor and wealthy alike doubted the economic systems in which they participated, the potential of one political ideal shone like no other: Communism. Young intellectuals from the country's very best schools discussed the premise of labor-value versus wealth-value, and a great many of them became card-carrying members of the Communist Party in Britain. It was exactly the kind of hunting ground the Soviet Union needed to recruit high-level agents to their cause. Over the course of the early 1930s, five students of Cambridge University were handpicked by Soviet agents and instructed to use their status as educated members of the British elite to serve the U.S.S.R. Anthony Blunt, Guy Burgess, Donald Maclean, Kim Philby, and John Cairncross accepted the offer and in doing so changed the course of WWII and the Cold War. Their actions were not discovered until the 1950s, long after the war was finished and the damage-or achievements, depending which side you were on-had already been done. In The Cambridge Five: A Captivating Guide to the Russian Spies in Britain Who Passed Information to the Soviet Union During World War II, you will discover topics such asThe Undeniable Attraction of MarxismStudents of PrestigeAnthony Blunt: Teacher, Lover, RecruiterBurgess: A Mole Within the BBCMaclean and the Spanish Civil WarWorld War II: Espionage Between AlliesEnigma, Bombe, and ColossusEspionage and the Battle of KurskProject VenonaAllied Insurgents in AlbaniaThe Downfall of the Cambridge FiveThe Downfall of the Cambridge FiveAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Cambridge Five, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating History of Elizabeth I Elizabeth Tudor, daughter of the ill-fated Queen Anne Boleyn and temperamental King Henry VIII, was never meant to rule the country. Yet, when her time came, she didn't stumble under the weight of the English crown. Elizabeth was perhaps the most intelligent, forward-thinking monarch who ever sat on the throne before or since. Her reign is responsible for the strength of the Royal Navy, the cultivation of fine arts, the long-term stability and safety of her nation from foreign attacks, and the first steps toward international colonization. In Elizabeth I: A Captivating Guide to the Queen of England Who Was the Last of the Five Monarchs of the House of Tudor, you will discover topics such asThe Birth of a Future QueenFrom Princess to LadyElizabeth and the Royal StepmothersThe Teenaged PrincessA Flurry of SuccessionsQueen Elizabeth ISir Francis Drake and the Elizabethan SettlementsMary, Queen of Scots and War with SpainArts and Culture in Elizabethan EnglandThe End of the Tudor DynastyAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Elizabeth I, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of ancient China, then keep reading... To understand present-day China, its politics, society, and culture in general, we have to go back to the beginnings of the Chinese civilization. In this book, you will be led on a journey through almost 2,000 years of Chinese history, showing you all the ups and downs of those ancient times, the sufferings and joys of the Chinese people, along with their greatest achievements and failures. Dynasties will change, people will be killed and born, art made and destroyed, but the Chinese civilization will prevail, rising from humble beginnings to an empire that at some points outshined any other in the world at that time. And yet it won't be only a tale of kings and queens, emperors and rulers. Of palaces and forts, of swords and shields. It will also tell a story of farmers and merchants, artisans and artists, philosophers and scientists. And hopefully by the end of this introductory guide, you will gain a sense of what, who, and how the Chinese civilization was made as great as it was and still is. From that, a better understanding of this amazing Far Eastern culture and its history should arise as well as a greater appreciation of its achievements and contributions to the world. And with a better knowledge of history, a clearer understanding of the world will come as well. In Ancient China: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient History of China and the Chinese Civilization Starting from the Shang Dynasty to the Fall of the Han Dynasty, you will discover topics such asChinese Lands and Birth of ChinaShang and Zhou Dynasties and the Rise of Royal PowerDisintegration of Royal PowerBirth of Imperial ChinaRise and Fall of the Han DynastySociety of Ancient ChinaThe Ancient Chinese CultureInventions and Innovations of the Ancient ChineseAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Ancient China, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Tudors, then keep reading... Four captivating manuscripts in one book: The Tudors: A Captivating Guide to the History of England from Henry VII to Elizabeth IThe Wars of the Roses: A Captivating Guide to the English Civil Wars That Brought down the Plantagenet Dynasty and Put the Tudors on the ThroneThe Six Wives of Henry VIII: A Captivating Guide to Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Katherine ParrElizabeth I: A Captivating Guide to the Queen of England Who Was the Last of the Five Monarchs of the House of TudorFive Tudor monarchs sat on the throne of England and Ireland from 1485 to 1603. The family earned their royal rights through strategic planning and battlefield prowess, and kept them because of intellect, strength and sheer determination. The Tudors, one of England's most powerful and famous royal dynasties, knitted together a fragmented and small island nation that became one of the world's financial, colonial and technological superpowers. There is so much more to the story of these kings and queens than beheadings, political marriages and the reformation of the church - but those events remain some of the family's most enthralling moments. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: The Tudors of WalesThe Wars of the RosesCatherine of Valois, Mother of the Tudor DynastyMargaret Beaufort, Second Tudor MatriarchKing Henry VIIArthur TudorKing Henry VIIIMargaret Tudor, Sister of Henry VIIIMary Tudor, Queen of FranceThe Birth of the Church of EnglandKing Henry VIII: Wives Two and ThreeKing Henry VIII: The Last Three WivesKing Edward VIThe Nine Days' Queen, Jane GreyElizabeth TudorMary Stuart, Queen of ScotsAnd much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: A Short History of the House of PlantagenetCivil War in FranceEngland's Loss and a King's IllnessTreason by the Duke of YorkThe Battle of NorthamptonMargaret's ArmyMortimer's Cross and the Battle of TowtonYork Takes the ThroneThe King in the TowerThe Kingmaker RepentsThe Battles of Barnet and TewkesburyThe Death of a KingThe Final Plantagenet KingsRichard III and the Princes in the TowerThe Battle of BosworthThe Foundation of the Tudor DynastyAttempts on the Tudor ThroneThe Sainthood and Cult of King Henry VIThe Legacy of the Wars of the RosesAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include: Henry TudorCatherine of AragonMistress Elizabeth BlountMistress Mary BoleynAnne BoleynAnne of ClevesMistress Mary SheltonThe Wooing of Jane SeymourCatherine HowardThe Culpeper AffairKatherine ParrMore Theories on Henry Tudor's FertilityThe Illegitimate Children of Henry VIIIAnd much more!Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include: The Birth of a Future QueenFrom Princess to LadyElizabeth and the Royal StepmothersThe Teenaged PrincessA Flurry of SuccessionsQueen Elizabeth ISir Francis Drake and the Elizabethan SettlementsMary, Queen of Scots and War with SpainArts and Culture in Elizabethan EnglandThe End of the Tudor DynastyAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Tudor history, click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating History of World War 1 The First World War was one of the most devastating conflicts in our history. The death toll was like nothing experienced before, and it is estimated that over 11 million soldiers were killed, wounded, or went missing, and many of those bodies have never been found. Regardless of how people remember the First World War, and whether or not they romanticize the life of a soldier on the front lines, it is important that the world never forgets this brutal and bloody conflict. The tumult and chaos that remained in the wake of the First World War had far-reaching and devastating consequences, not just for Europe and the survivors of the war, but for the entire world. The ruins of Europe provided a fertile breeding ground for fierce nationalism, which led to the rise of the Third Reich and allowed the evil of Adolf Hitler to go unchecked for far too long. In World War 1: A Captivating Guide to the First World War, Including Battle Stories from the Eastern and Western Front and How the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 Impacted the Rise of Nazi Germany, you will discover topics such asThe Fatal Shots That Set the Stage for WarThe Western Front and the First Battle of MarneWar in the TrenchesThe Eastern Front and the Battle of TannenbergThe Battle of Ypres and the Christmas TruceSecond Battle of Ypres and the Introduction of Chemical WarfareChemical Warfare on the Western FrontMy Boy Jack, the Very Human Cost of the First World WarThe Gallipoli CampaignThe Battle of JutlandThe Decline of the Russian EmpireThe Battle of VerdunThe Battle of the SommeAmerica Joins the WarThe Final Days of the War and the Treaty of VersaillesWorld Leaders Who Played a Pivotal Role in the First World WarAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about World War 1, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating History of Early Modern Europe The beginning of modern Europe was a time of confusion, excitement, suspicion, hope, despair, and ideas. It was a time of a lot of change spread out over just a few hundred years, but the end result was a completely different world than the one that had come before it. This book includes details of the transition from the Middle Ages to the early modern era, where Europe saw significant shifts across the continent in phases. The years following the 30 Years War until the 1800s are treated as a transition between the early and current modern eras. The unrest that started at the end of the Middle Ages exploded following the Thirty Years' War, and it marked the change to many of the thought processes widely accepted as true today. In Early modern Europe: A Captivating Guide to a Period in European History with Events Such as The Thirty Years War and The Salem Witch Hunts and Political Powers Such as England and The Ottoman Empire, you will discover topics such asThe World Leading to the Modern EraThe European Power DynamicThe Age of DiscoverySanctioned Piracy - Ruling the High SeasReligious Corruption and UpheavalThe InquisitionThe Protestant ReformationThe Thirty Years' WarWitch Hunts - Including the Infamous Salem Witch TrialsThe Italian RenaissanceJohannes Gutenberg - One Invention to Change the WorldThe Slow Transition to TodayAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Early Modern Europe, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Anglo-Saxons, then keep reading... There was a time before England was united. This was a time before William the Bastard decided to prove to his contemporaries that his bastard moniker would be erased with a swift conquest of the biggest island northwest of Europe. A time before the Battle of Hastings and the year 1066. A time when many petty kingdoms ruled, conquered, and were liberated, time and time again, by a specific people group. A people group that is, in fact, a blend of many and that authors of later dates would collectively call the Anglo-Saxons. With this book, we want to let our readers know how vibrant and lively (as well as deadly) life in Britain was during the perhaps wrongly-titled "Dark Ages." With the end of the Roman Empire, the local Britons were left to their devices, and it would be several people groups from a peninsula in Central Europe that would come to dominate the island, making sure their presence was known through a series of kingdoms, battles, clashes, victories, and defeats. But the Anglo-Saxons have a lot more to offer us history buffs. We can learn about their day-to-day life: how they dressed, what they ate and drank, how they waged war or had fun, how they buried their dead, and how they worshiped their gods. We can also learn about their art, their amazing metal and clay pieces, stunning bits of tapestries, and dozens of well-illuminated manuscripts. And if we lack any information on what they thought of the world around them, we can be happy that they were willing to tell us that themselves, all through hundreds of written texts of both religious and secular nature. The Anglo-Saxons were, indeed, an odd group of people to take control of Britain. But they didn't do it all at once, and just like any other people in history, they had a period of adjustment, growth, reconstruction, and eventual rise to prominence. In Anglo-Saxons: A Captivating Guide to the People Who Inhabited Great Britain from the Early Middle Ages to the Norman Conquest of England, you will discover topics such as: Anglo-Saxons ArriveEarly Anglo-Saxons: Origins and Pre-Settlement HistoryThe Culture of Anglo-Saxons: Religion, Customs, Social Hierarchy, Early ChristianityEveryday Life of Anglo-Saxon England: Jobs and Division of Labor, Food and Drink, Clothes, Architecture, Travel, Wars, Gender and Age Norms, Art, Written WorksAnglo-Saxon KingdomsAnglo-Saxon LegacyAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of the Anglo-Saxons, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!