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Explore the Captivating Life of George WashingtonOne day at Mount Vernon, a young boy climbed into a window, fell, and hurt himself. George Washington, who had advanced rheumatism then, called for his servant to help. When the boy recovered, Washington asked why the boy had come in. The servant told him the boy wanted to get a look at the president. Washington then asked to see the boy.“You wanted to see the president, did you? Well, I am George Washington.”“No!” retorted the boy, “You are only just a man. I want to see the President!”This is the history of George Washington who was a president, a general and a Founding Father of a new nation. But, most of all, it is the story of George Washington the man. Many of the anecdotes related herein are true stories told by the people who were his own family and friends.This captivating history book covers topics such as:She Was Horrified!From Tranquility to TurmoilTwo If by Sea!One Shot Starts the RevolutionCanada to New JerseyA Year of HardshipVictoryGeorge Washington, The First PresidentThe New CapitalWashington ReelectedPeace at LastThe Last Days of a Noble ManAnd much more!So if you want to learn more about the remarkable life of George Washington, click "add to cart"!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the ancient Canaanites, Hittites and ancient Israelites, then keep reading...Three captivating manuscripts in one book:The Ancient Canaanites: A Captivating Guide to the Canaanite Civilization that Dominated the Land of Canaan Before the Ancient IsraelitesHittites: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Anatolian People Who Established the Hittite Empire in Ancient MesopotamiaAncient Israel: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Israelites, Starting From their Entry into Canaan Until the Jewish Rebellions against the RomansThe Hittites, Canaanites, and Israelites were three ancient civilizations entwined with one another. None of the trio would have existed without the influence of the other two, especially since they lived in close proximity to each other. All of them belonged to a cluster of cultures which lived in an area known as the Levant which included many of the coastal Mediterranean lands in what are today known as the Middle East and Asia Minor.The ancient Canaanites, Hittites and ancient Israelites built remarkable civilizations that deserve a spot in history. Sadly, few historians have been ready to tackle the task of uncovering fascinating facts of these astonishing people. And thus, it can be hard for readers to find an easy-to-read and cohesive resource on these fascinating civilizations.But that is about to change. In this new captivating history book, you will discover the truth about these startling ancient civilizations.Part 1 of this book includes:Revolutionary Findings Provided by Modern Archaeological Detective TechniquesA Simple Explanation of What Caanan is and Where it's LocatedFascinating Discoveries of Canaanites ArtifactsRemarkable Insights into their Government and Social StructureStartling Theories About The Bronze Age CollapseWhat There Is to Know About the Culture of the CanaanitesThe Main Conflict with Canaan that Occurs Early in the Bible and More Shocking Mentions In the BibleReligion and BeliefsAnd much, much more!In part 2 of this book, you will discover:The Origin of the Hittites in the Bronze AgeThe Formation of the Old Kingdom, 1700 – 1500 BCEThe New Kingdom, 1400 – 1200 BCEThe Downfall of the HittitesThe Syro-Hittite or Neo-Hittite KingdomsArt, Symbolism, and the Hittites Role in the BibleLegal and Daily Life of the HittitesMilitary StructureAnd much, much more!Part 3 is covering ancient Israel and in it, you will discover topics such asCulture and Society through the YearsThe Late Bronze Age and Early Iron AgeThe Late Iron AgeThe Israelites under BabylonThe Control of the PersiansThe Hellenistic Period and Judea under the SeleucidsThe Early Hasmonean DynastyThe Hasmonean Expansion and Civil WarRoman Rule of JudeaAncient Hebrew Religion and JudaismAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about these three ancient civilizations, click "add to cart"!

Explore the Captivating History of the Wars of the Roses!The Wars of the Roses were a complex set of battles, skirmishes, and kidnappings during the 15th century in England. They had their roots in the nearby Civil War of France, which greatly influenced English politics for years to come. Though there is no one universally-accepted start or end date for these wars, the major events throughout the wars occurred between 1455 and 1485.The central reason for the Wars of the Roses, otherwise referred to as the 15th century English Civil War, was a tug-of-war between two families for the throne of England. Though both families were in fact closely related, they had split half a century earlier. Instead of one unified Plantagenet family, the cousins became Lancasters and Yorks. While the Lancasters remained on the throne, the Yorks were overlooked in the succession of kings. The Yorks became jealous, given their equal relation to England’s ancient monarchy, and when the Plantagenet-Lancaster dynasty appeared tragically weakened by the succession of Henry VI, the royal cousins took the opportunity to demand a new ruler.In The Wars of the Roses: A Captivating Guide to the English Civil Wars That Brought down the Plantagenet Dynasty and Put the Tudors on the Throne, you will discover topics such asA 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!So if you want to learn more about the Wars of the Roses, click "add to cart"!

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"!

If you want to discover the captivating history of Mesoamerica, then keep reading...Four captivating manuscripts in one book:Olmecs: A Captivating Guide to the Earliest Known Major Ancient Civilization in MexicoZapotec Civilization: A Captivating Guide to the Pre-Columbian Cloud People Who Dominated the Valley of Oaxaca in MesoamericaMaya History: A Captivating Guide to the Maya Civilization, Culture, Mythology, and the Maya Peoples’ Impact on Mesoamerican HistoryAztec History: A Captivating Guide to the Aztec Empire, Mythology, and CivilizationPart one of this book includes:Revolutionary Findings Provided by Modern Archaeological Detective TechniquesA Simple Explanation of Who the Olmecs Were and Where they Came FromFascinating Discoveries of Olmec ArtStartling Theories About the Structure of Olmec Society and How They Interacted with Their NeighborsThe Truth of Why the Olmecs Were So Rich and the Powerful Components to Their SuccessWhat There Is to Know About the Olmec MilitaryAmazing Insights Into Everyday Life of the OlmecsReligion and Beliefs and How They Played an Essential Role in Olmec SocietyRemarkable Innovations of the OlmecsAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part two of this book include:The Cloud People and their DomainThe Oaxaca ValleyUnderstanding the Zapotecs and Founding of Monte Albán in PhasesEarly Agrarian Roots and the Building of a CivilizationReligion, Myths, Sacrifices, Rituals, and PowerThe Royal Family and ClassThe Religious OrderA Day in the Life of the ZapotecsThe Arts, Athletics, and TechnologyThe War against the AztecsThe Conquistadors’ ArrivalThe Fall of an EmpireAnd a Great Deal More You Don't Want to Miss Out On!Part three of this book includes:Revolutionary Findings Provided by Modern Archaeological Detective TechniquesA Simple Explanation of the Maya Civilization and Its LocationFascinating Discoveries of Maya ArtRemarkable Insights into the Maya Government and SocietyA Startling Exploration of the Mayans Everyday LifeAmazing Insights into Myths, Legends, Gods and Beliefs of the Maya People, Including Shocking Findings Related to Human SacrificeWarfareThe Spanish Conquest and Its ImpactFrom Colonial Times to TodayAnd much, much more!In part four of this book, you will discover topics such as:Where Did the Aztecs Live?The Truth About Who the Aztecs Really WereRemarkable Insights into Government, City-States, and ExpansionThe Arrival of the Spanish and the Decline of the EmpireA Day in the Life of an Aztec CitizenThe Sovereign, the Dignitaries, and the NoblesAgriculture and DietReligionShocking Discoveries of Human SacrificeAnd much, much more!Get the book now to learn more about Mesoamerican history!

Discover the Captivating History of Russia!Russia, or the Russian Federation as it is officially known, is the world’s largest country and covers almost a sixth of the global landmass. The country is often associated with harsh climates and autocratic government. The shadow of communism and the Cold War continues to influence global attitudes towards Russia.This new captivating history book serves as an overview of Russian history over the span of more than a millennium, from the foundation of the Russian state by the Viking prince Rurik in 862 AD until the collapse of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991.In Russian History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Russia, Including Events Such as the Mongol Invasion, the Napoleonic Invasion, Reforms of Peter the Great, the Fall of the Soviet Union, and More, you will discover topics such asThe Foundation of RusThe Christianization of RusThe Fragmentation and Subjugation of RusThe Rise of MuscovyOverthrowing the Tatar yokeGathering the Russian LandsThe Birth of a DynastyThe Road to ReformImperial MajestyEnlightened DespotismReform and ReactionWar and RevolutionTerror and UpheavalThe Great Patriotic WarCold WarReform and CollapseAnd much, much more!So if you want to discover more about the startling history of Russia, click "add to cart"!

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 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 of the Vikings!The predominant modern image of the mighty Viking warriors has become that of the warmonger and marauding berserker. In popular culture, the Norsemen, portrayed as giant, sword-wielding men with flowing hair and bushy beards, have been reduced to a one-dimensional tribe of ruthless warriors, who cared little for the communities they attacked and plundered.Men like Ragnar Lothbrok, Eric Bloodaxe, Ivar the Boneless and Bjorn Ironside are portrayed as preying on unsuspecting communities and spreading fear across Europe as they laid waste to all that lay before them, taking what they wanted at the point of a sword.It is true that the Vikings were, without a doubt, brutal men living in a brutal age. They did use their skills as warriors to relentlessly attack Europe and the British Isles to increase their wealth and territory, but that is not all the Vikings were, and their contribution to world history is far more than warmongering.In this captivating history book, you'll not only learn about heroic warriors in battle but you'll also discover the remarkable achievements made by the Vikings.In History of the Vikings: A Captivating Guide to the Viking Age and Feared Norse Seafarers Such as Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Egil Skallagrimsson, and More, you will discover topics such asThe Rise of the Mighty Vikings and the Viking AgeSignificant Viking Raids and BattlesRagnar Lothbrok – Man or MythIvar the Boneless – Ruthless Warrior, Leader of the Great Heathen Army, and Conqueror of EnglandBjorn Ironside – Raider of the MediterraneanHarald Fairhair – First King of NorwayEric Bloodaxe – Terrifying Family KillerEgil Skallagrimsson – Warrior Poet/li>Sweyn Forkbeard – The Forgotten King of EnglandKing Olaf Tryggvason and the Rise of Christianity in NorwayHarald Hardrada – The Last Great Viking RulerThe Viking Age of ExplorationThe Significance of the Settlement of Iceland, Greenland, and VinlandViking Society and Everyday LifeAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the History of the Vikings, click "add to cart"!

Explore the Captivating History of the Sasanian Empire!Too often people tend to disregard Iranian history and its ancient empires as so-called bad guys, often barbaric and bloodthirsty, lacking the culture, morals, and finesse of westerners. Yet this is far from the truth. Starting from the first Persian Empire under the Achaemenids, culture, and achievements of the ancient Iranian states were astonishing, influencing nations far outside their borders. And that influence was probably the strongest during the Sasanian Empire which is today considered the pinnacle of ancient Iranian civilization and culture.In this captivating history book, you will discover how important the Sasanian Empire was to history and how their legacy became an integral part of what we today think of as Islamic culture.In Sasanian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Neo-Persian Empire that Ruled Before the Arab Conquest of Persia and the Rise of Islam, you will discover topics such asThe Rise of the Sasanian EmpireThe First Sasanian DeclineThe Golden Age and the End of the Sasanian EmpireSasanian Government and MilitaryArt and Culture of the Sasanian EmpireLife and Society of the SasaniansReligion in the Sasanian StateAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Sasanian Empire, click "add to cart"!

If you want to discover the captivating history of Scotland, the Wars of Scottish Independence and William Wallace, then keep reading...Three captivating manuscripts in one book:Scottish History: A Captivating Guide to the History of ScotlandWars of Scottish Independence: A Captivating Guide to the Battles Between the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England, Including the Impact Made by King Robert the BruceWilliam Wallace: A Captivating Guide to a Freedom Fighter and Martyr Who Impacted Scottish History and Scotland’s Independence from EnglandA 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 part 1 of this book, 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!In part 2 of this book, you will discover:Good Fences; Good NeighborsCrisisDefianceThe MartyrPower StrugglesInner StrifeThe Battle of BannockburnA Worthy KingThe Son of the Bruce & the Second War for IndependenceAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:Mysterious OriginsComing of Age in CrisisDefiance and ComplianceThe ProphecyUprisingLove in a Time of WarThe Battle of Stirling BridgeInvading EnglandThe Guardian of ScotlandDefeat at FalkirkAn Outlaw Once MoreThe ExecutionAnd much more!So if you want to learn more about the History of Scotland, click "add to cart"!

Explore the Captivating History of the Ottoman Empire!The Ottoman world was nothing like an exotic fairytale featuring tyrant sultans, mean pashas, and ill-fated harem women. The true stories of genuine sultans and princes are a bit more complicated and no less exciting.Incredible facts about this empire still surprise anyone who starts discovering those stories. You’ll find out that, for quite a while, this Islamic state was effectively ruled by women, and that’s just the beginning.In The Ottoman Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Rise and Fall of the Turkish Empire and its Control Over Much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, you will discover topics such asThe First SultanThe ConquerorThe Just and the ResoluteThe MagnificentFriendThe Power of HaremThe Sultanate of WomenThe Supreme ValideHusbands and SonsGrandest of the GrandFlower Power: the Age of TulipsTransformationA Step toward ModernizationThe ReorganizationThe Last Absolute RulerThe End of the Ottoman EmpireAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Ottoman Empire, click "add to cart"!

Explore the Captivating History of the TitanicWhen thinking about the worst known maritime disaster in history, it is impossible not to think about all of the lives lost in a single night. One of the wealthiest men alive (and the wealthiest passenger aboard the ship) died in the same accident that took the life of a baby younger than 5 months old in steerage.The rules that were meant to govern an accident were not familiar to the crew. Coupled with an inadequate number of lifeboats for the number of passengers, there was no chance that every passenger on the ship would survive its impact with an iceberg in the middle of the night.More than 100 years after the disaster, the survivors have passed on, but they left behind harrowing stories that remind us that every day is something to appreciate. These stories include love, loss, hope, failure, and everything in between. It is the tales told by those who survived that convey the feelings of that fateful night and the reality of the lives lost.In Titanic: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Unsinkable Ship RMS Titanic, Including Survivor Stories and a Real Romance Story, you will discover topics such asA Predictable, Preventable DisasterFrom Beginning of Construction to the Final Launch into HistoryBasic Mistakes at a High PriceA Jolt Followed by the Worst-Case ScenarioA More Human ExperienceDorothy Gibson – Reliving the ExperienceRamon Artagaveytia – Well-Founded FearTwo Gentlemen Meet Their FateAnn Elizabeth Isham – For a Best FriendLove Beyond DutyThe Second-Class PassengersViolet Constant Jessop – Survival of All Three SistersThe Seeds of LoveSlander Long After the EventsFrom the WreckageAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Titanic, click "add to cart"!

Explore the Captivating History of the French RevolutionFew historical events are as greatly revered and entirely misunderstood as the French Revolution that began in 1789. The memory of this complicated and lengthy political, violent uprising has been generally painted in broad—and oversimplified—strokes.While the French Revolution was certainly centered around two lavish monarchs and an enlightened common class, there was so much more going on behind the scenes. Even after the abolition of the French monarchy, France struggled to find a balance between public self-governance and European stability. A fragile government, merely a shell of its former self following the Reign of Terror under Robespierre, was no match for the military and political prowess of Napoleon I.In The French Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Ten-Year Revolution in France and the Impact Made by Napoleon Bonaparte, you will discover topics such asA Brief History of the French MonarchyPhilosophies of the TimesFrance in the 18th CenturyMarie Antoinette, Madame DeficitTaxes, Famine, and the EnlightenmentSieyes’ “What is the Third Estate?”The National AssemblyDeath of the DauphinBastille DayThe First Mayor of ParisDeclaration of the Rights of Man…and The Women’s MarchFrance at WarThe Flight to VarennesStorming the TuileriesThe Monarchy is OutlawedThe Fate of the ColoniesThe Louisiana PurchaseThe Reign of TerrorThe New French CalendarEmperor Napoleon BonaparteIn the Days and Years AfterwardAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the French Revolution, click "add to cart"!

Explore the Captivating History of the Safavid EmpireThe Safavid dynasty was one of the most notable ruling dynasties of Iran. This Islamic Empire was powerful enough to challenge the Mughals in the east and the Ottomans in the west.Their story has shaped what we know as modern Iran more than any other period in its history. In this captivating history book, you will discover all about this remarkable empire that was responsible for one of Persia's golden ages in terms of power and culture.In The Safavid Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Persian Empire That Fought Against the Ottomans in the Ottoman–Safavid War, you will discover topics such asReligious Beginnings: Ismail IForeign Relations: TahmaspShort and Bloody: Ismail IICultural Consolidation: Abbas ISaru Taqi: Shah SafiInterlude: Shah Abbas IIInternal Decay: SulaymanFall: Sultan HusaynAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Safavid Empire, click "add to cart"!

If you want to discover the remarkable history of Cuba then keep reading...The themes of the history of Cuba are as vast as they are inspiring. Cuba has stared death in the face throughout its rocky history, and most of the time it has gazed into the eyes of death and smiled.Over and over, oppressors have attempted to seize this island and its riches for their own selfish purposes. And over and over, revolutions have risen up to conquer in an attempt to return Cuba to its people.The story of Cuba is a tale of courage and sacrifice, of horrific oppression and inspiring vision. It is a story about exploitation and hope, about a tiny island that rose to global importance.There are battles and shipwrecks, pirates and Indians, tragic sacrifices and resounding triumphs. The Cuban people over and over show their resilience, courage, and passion in the face of incredible odds. They are a people that one cannot help but admire. And in this captivating history book, you'll discover their story.In History of Cuba: A Captivating Guide to Cuban History, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro, you will discover topics such asCuba before ColumbusThe Arrival of the SpaniardsSlavery and SugarcaneWarThe Cry of YaraFreedomIndependent at LastA New LeaderCastro's CubaDesperate TimesA New HorizonAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of Cuba, click "add to cart"!

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

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Vikings, Erik the Red and Leif Erikson, then keep reading...Three captivating manuscripts in one book:History of the Vikings: A Captivating Guide to the Viking Age and Feared Norse Seafarers Such as Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Egil Skallagrimsson, and MoreErik the Red: A Captivating Guide to the Viking Who Founded the First Norse Settlement in GreenlandLeif Erikson: A Captivating Guide to the Viking Explorer Who Beat Columbus to America and Established a Norse Settlement at VinlandIt is true that the Vikings were, without a doubt, brutal men living in a brutal age. They did use their skills as warriors to relentlessly attack Europe and the British Isles to increase their wealth and territory, but that is not all the Vikings were, and their contribution to world history is far more than warmongering. In this captivating history book, you'll not only learn about heroic warriors in battle but you'll also discover the remarkable achievements made by the Vikings.In part 1 of this book, you will discover topics such asThe Rise of the Mighty Vikings and the Viking AgeSignificant Viking Raids and BattlesRagnar Lothbrok – Man or MythIvar the Boneless – Ruthless Warrior, Leader of the Great Heathen Army, and Conqueror of EnglandBjorn Ironside – Raider of the MediterraneanHarald Fairhair – First King of NorwayEric Bloodaxe – Terrifying Family KillerEgil Skallagrimsson – Warrior Poet/li>Sweyn Forkbeard – The Forgotten King of EnglandKing Olaf Tryggvason and the Rise of Christianity in NorwayHarald Hardrada – The Last Great Viking RulerThe Viking Age of ExplorationThe Significance of the Settlement of Iceland, Greenland, and VinlandViking Society and Everyday LifeAnd much, much more!In part 2 of this book, you will discover:Erik the Red’s Early Life in NorwayThe Settlement of Iceland and the Viking AgeErik’s Early Years in IcelandMurder Most FoulErik the ExplorerSettling in GreenlandGreenland to VinlandErik’s Offspring and their voyages to VinlandDecline of VinlandErik the Pagan and Christianity in GreenlandThe Decline of the Greenland ColonyModern GreenlandAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:The Making of the Man, Leif Erikson’s Formative YearsThe Settlement of GreenlandLife in GreenlandLeif’s First VoyageMysterious Lands to the West of GreenlandVoyage to VinlandSubsequent Voyages to VinlandMaster shipbuildersThe discovery of L’Anse aux MeadowsThe End of the Vinland SettlementLeif Erikson’s place in HistoryAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Vikings, click "add to cart"!

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

If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of the Ottoman Empire then keep reading...Three captivating manuscripts in one book:The Ottoman Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Rise and Fall of the Turkish Empire and its Control Over Much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North AfricaThe Fall of Constantinople: A Captivating Guide to the Conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks that Marked the end of the Byzantine EmpireSuleiman the Magnificent: A Captivating Guide to the Longest-Reigning Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireThe Ottoman world was nothing like an exotic fairytale featuring tyrant sultans, mean pashas, and ill-fated harem women. The true stories of genuine sultans and princes are a bit more complicated and no less exciting.Incredible facts about this empire still surprise anyone who starts discovering those stories. You’ll find out that, for quite a while, this Islamic state was effectively ruled by women, and that’s just the beginning.Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:The First SultanThe ConquerorThe Just and the ResoluteThe MagnificentFriendThe Power of HaremThe Sultanate of WomenThe Supreme ValideHusbands and SonsGrandest of the GrandFlower Power: the Age of TulipsTransformationA Step toward ModernizationThe ReorganizationThe Last Absolute RulerThe End of the Ottoman EmpireSome of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:The Gateway to the WestGod Wills It: Knights of the First CrusadeBroken Promises: The Fourth CrusadeSchisms in the ChurchPreparation: The Big GunsConstantinople: The Final StandThe aftermathSome of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:The World Before Suleiman ISuccessionLover, Poet, & Patron of the ArtsFatherFriendCampaignerStatesmanAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Ottoman Empire, click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating History of the American RevolutionIn an era where political discourse is becoming increasingly polarized, it is worth reflecting on the circumstances of America’s foundation.This captivating history book presents a general outline of the American Revolution, focusing largely on the period between the outbreak of rebellion in 1765 until the ratification of the US Constitution in 1789. In homage to the original thirteen colonies, the book is divided into thirteen chapters.Chapter 1 outlines the context of the Thirteen Colonies as British colonial possessions.Chapters 2-4 deals with American responses to British attempts to raise taxation in the Thirteen Colonies.Chapter 5 assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the American and British armies at the outbreak of the war, and how these dynamics shifted over the course of the conflict.Chapters 6-10 cover the period of military hostilities from the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781.Chapters 11 and 12 cover the uneasy period of peace during which the central government was unable to resolve disputes between individual states, and the results that came from this.Chapter 13 briefly outlines the key debates and themes that would run through American history in the half-century following the adoption of the Constitution.This book seeks to remind readers that the United States was created by a set of founding fathers who had competing visions, but shared a common set of principles dedicated to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.In The American Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the American Revolutionary War and the United States of America's Struggle for Independence from Great Britain, you will discover topics such asColonial AmericaThe Seven Years’ War and Its ConsequencesTaxation Without RepresentationThe Road to WarDavid Versus GoliathIndependenceWashington on the RopesThe International DimensionWar in the SouthSurrender at YorktownAn Imperfect UnionA More Perfect UnionManifest DestinyAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the American Revolution, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

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

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

Succeeding the Ming dynasty in 1644, the Qing emperors managed to create one of the largest empires ever to exist in the territories of Asia and the fifth largest empire in the world.

Among all of the conflicts that took place in American history, the War of 1812 is one of the most unique wars that helped to shape many of the important American milestones in the years to come.