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Si alguna vez se ha preguntado quiénes formaban el círculo íntimo de Jesús, no se lo pregunte más.Aunque las palabras y acciones de los doce apóstoles se encuentran dispersas por todo el Nuevo Testamento, reunir las piezas puede resultar confuso, agotador y, sencillamente, difícil. Los nombres se repiten o cambian con frecuencia. Se mencionan trabajos anteriores y posibles destinos, pero incluso un mapa del mundo antiguo puede ser difícil de reconstruir. Algunos libros de la Biblia fueron escritos por los apóstoles, otros no, y otros solo dan pistas enigmáticas sobre quién los leyó, dónde y por qué. Abundan los comentarios, así como las historias de hombres como Orígenes, Eusebio y Jerónimo. ¿Por dónde empezar?Hemos hecho todo ese trabajo por usted en este libro. Contadas con un estilo fácil, interesante y atractivo, por fin podrá leer con detenimiento las historias que ampliarán sus conocimientos y enriquecerán sus conversaciones religiosas. Los estudiantes de historia y los estudiantes de cristianismo encontrarán teorías, tradiciones e incluso historias olvidadas hace mucho tiempo de fuentes ajenas a la Biblia para reflexionar y, en última instancia, llegar a la propia decisión. Este libro no pretende convertir al lector, sino compartir hechos.Por fin, sin tener que gastar incontables horas y miles de dólares en un volumen tras otro de libros de texto, el lector tiene un punto de partida para lo que resultará ser un viaje emocionante y estimulante.En su interior, encontrará las respuestas a estas preguntas:¿Adónde fueron los apóstoles cuando terminaron los relatos bíblicos?¿Por qué discrepaban entre ellos tan a menudo?¿Qué apóstoles tenían familia o eran parientes?¿Por qué algunas personas cuentan doce, trece o catorce apóstoles?¿Cómo llegaron unos hombres tan corrientes a tener una influencia tan enorme en el mundo actual?¡Y mucho, mucho más!Al escudriñar detrás de la cortina y reunir los datos de dos milenios de historia, finalmente las historias de cada apóstol están al alcance de su mano.

Discover the Fascinating History of Medieval Europe! Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you were born into another time period? What about the Middle Ages? Would you have been lucky and lived as a knight, a lord or lady, or even a king or queen? Or would you have been like the majority of peasants and lived a tough life of hard labor? Did everyone live in castles? What did people do for work? And for fun? Did knights really fight dragons? You'll find out the answers to these questions and so much more in this incredible book on medieval Europe. Here are just a few of the amazing things you'll discover in this book: How exactly did the Middle Ages begin, and why is it sometimes called the Dark Ages?The twelve-year-old girl who was visited by God and led an army at sixteen!The importance of the date 1066What were the Crusades, and why were they fought?What was feudalism, and who introduced it?The different types of castles and what they looked likeHow to become a knightHow sports in the Middle Ages influenced our modern-day sports teams' uniforms!Life in the towns versus villagesThe different types of jobs people hadThe difference between peasants and serfs and what life was like for themWhat did people eat?What medieval houses were likeThe importance of religion in the Middle AgesThe different types of medieval art, architecture, and literatureWhat was the Black Death, and did it really kill almost a third of Europe?The incredible legacies left behind that influence our lives todayScroll up and click the "add to cart" button to begin your journey to medieval Europe!

Did you know that the biggest territorial expansion in ancient Rome took place during the reign of its first emperor, who also ruled the longest out of all of the rulers prior to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?The Roman Empire reached its zenith within the first two centuries of the fall of the Roman Republic, expanding its territory and spreading its influence well beyond the borders of Europe. During that time, a sort of global peace was achieved, which historians call the Pax Romana. But what exactly is the Pax Romana, and how does one delve into this huge, ever-expanding subject?Like many other segments of Roman history, the Pax Romana is riddled with murky areas, contradictory information from contemporary sources, and fascinating archaeological finds. In this book, you'll discover what made Rome tick during those roughly two hundred years of relative peace.Throughout the pages of this tome, you'll get brief glimpses of the reigns of many emperors who made the Pax Romana into what it was. Discover the Pax Romana's long-term effects and how it managed to cement the Roman Empire as the go-to empire for many later civilizations to try and emulate.Among other things, you'll gain new knowledge on the following facts:How the empire evolved from the former republic and who the men were that brought about the changesWhat made the reign of each emperor uniqueWhat some of the more turbulent times during this overarching period of peace wereWho the best emperors during the Pax Romana were, and which ones were considered the worstWhat role the provinces and territorial expansion played in the growth and development of the empireHow the imperial Romans were stratifiedWhat societal changes came about with the abolition of the republic and the return to a monarchic modelHow the everyday Romans lived during the Pax RomanaHow big of a role the Roman army played in maintaining the peaceHow prominent the Senate was and whether or not its role was diminished or reinforced during certain periods of the Pax RomanaAnd so much more!Scroll up, and give that "add to cart" button a click to learn more about the Pax Romana!

Let's take a look at the past 120 years of Chinese history, from the country's start as a backward, struggling empire in the late 19th century to a totalitarian communist superpower.The radical transformation of China from a dynastic monarchy to a dominant global communist regime is very compelling for readers of all ages and interests, and this book tells the history of the most important developments during this period.Filled with ideological and intellectual struggles, internal divisions and civil wars, conflicts with foreign nations, and influential changes throughout the 20th century, modern Chinese history promises to be an interesting read.Throughout the book, you will learn about the following:The collapse of the Qing dynasty in early 20th-century ChinaInfluential characters from the early days of the Chinese RepublicEvents that shaped the first thirty years of the 20th century in China and eventually led to the First United FrontThe rise of communism and the formation of the CCPThe impact of World War II, Japanese occupation, and the Chinese Civil WarMao Zedong, the communist victory, and the fleeing of the Nationalist government to the island of TaiwanThe formation of the People's Republic of China and the socioeconomic policies of the 1950sThe Great Leap Forward and its results for the Chinese peopleThe Cultural Revolution, Mao's death, and the development of the country from the late 1970sAnd much, much more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to begin learning about Modern China!

A fantasy playground in an unforgiving desert. A town that refused to fail. A gambling mecca that never closes. Las Vegas. Sin City.Situated in a barren desert landscape, Las Vegas exists for one reason-water. Popular as a waystation for travelers, the Las Vegas Valley attracted the attention of railroad visionaries at the end of the 19th century. After purchasing land from a local widow, the developers laid out a town in 1905. Vegas hasn't slowed down since.Building on one opportunity after another, the citizens of that railroad town refused to entertain the notion that they could fail. Buoyed by the building of Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam) during the Great Depression, Vegas played a major role in World War II. But the war years also put Las Vegas on the radar of organized crime as a wide-open town ripe for casinos that hid extensive money-laundering operations. Now a place for both families and high rollers, Las Vegas has no mercy when it comes to re-invention. In Sin City, the old constantly makes way for the new-and there's always something new on the horizon.This captivating guide tells the story of Las Vegas from prehistory to the empire building of developers. In these pages, you'll read about local legends and gain insight into the heart of a city created for practical reasons but built on outrageous whimsy and the guts to carve its own way to greatness.In this book, you will learn about the following:The prehistory of a valley once filled with marshy land and flowing rivers.The role pioneers, including Mormon missionaries, played in the development of the town.The adventures and influence of founding citizens like Charles "Pop" Squires and Helen J. Stewart.The significant role of Boulder Dam in insulating Vegas from the effects of the Great Depression.The effect of World War II in diversifying its population.The arrival of organized crime and the mob's role in inventing the modern casino industry.The part reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes played in driving the criminals out of town.The significance of Mormon money and political influence in reshaping the rules for casino ownership.The effect of atomic testing on the tourist industry.The advent of the megaresort.The tragedies that scarred the town.The entertainers who made Vegas their own.And so much more! Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the history of Las Vegas!

Imperial Rome saw the rise of good and bad emperors. How much do you really know about their lives?To this day, we feel the influence of imperial Rome. After all, imperial Rome was one of the first successful "melting pots" of cultures. The Romans took what worked and discarded what didn't work, showing that it was possible to have a stable, centralized government over an extremely large area.But there's also another side to imperial Rome. Intrigue, treachery, love of power, narcissism, and lunacy-these are all interrelated in the fascinating history of imperial Rome. If you like Game of Thrones, you'll most certainly like this book; the only thing is, it has no dragons.But you don't need fictional beings to appreciate what very real humans did thousands of years ago. And Roman emperors, in spite of being worshiped like gods, were just that: real human beings with their own good and bad sides. By delving deeper into the lives of Roman emperors, we can understand Roman history and ourselves better.There is much to discover within the pages of this book. Some of what you learn includes the following:The downfall of the Roman Republic and the emergence of the illustrious Roman Empire;Caesar's life and conquests, as well as his ultimate assassination at the hands of his senators;The fascinating life of Octavian Augustus and the start of the Pax Romana;Gradual "reduction" in the quality of emperors, starting with bureaucratic Tiberius, who ultimately left Rome;The incredible life of Tiberius's successor, Caligula, who gained much notoriety;The long reign of Emperor Claudius, whose two wives, Messalina and Agrippina the Younger, shaped the future of Rome;Nero, who (maybe) set Rome on fire and who was most certainly a very unusual emperor with a penchant for the arts;The Flavians and the Five Good Emperors, who led imperial Rome into its most prolific period;The gradual but consistent erosion of traditional Roman values and its ultimate dissolution into early medieval Europe;And so much more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to begin your journey into Imperial Rome!

El África moderna está inextricablemente unida a una larga historia dominada por las luchas, el dolor y la fuerza de un pueblo cuya historia está poco difundida.Los africanos, aunque fascinantemente diversos, comparten una evolución común, toda ella caracterizada por los poderosos pasos de muchos nombres grabados en la memoria de sus pueblos.Este libro presenta estos recuerdos con un estimulante relato detallado. Además comparte los conocimientos que necesita saber sobre el África moderna. Descubra cómo el continente ha llegado a ser lo que es hoy, y aprenda cómo otros países influyeron en los acontecimientos.Es una aventura apasionante. En este libro, aprenderá lo siguiente:Los orígenes del África moderna.La trata de esclavos y el dominio colonial.África y las dos guerras mundiales.La ola de independencia y las guerras civiles.La riqueza y la diversidad de África.El papel de la religión en África.La vida y la época de los revolucionarios y dictadores africanos.Los retos del África moderna.Las relaciones internacionales africanas.¡Y mucho más!Nunca ha habido un mejor momento para aprender más sobre el continente africano. Desplácese hacia arriba y haga clic en el botón añadir a la cesta para comenzar su viaje.

Learn about the Jewish revolts against the overwhelming domination of ancient Rome.

¿Sabía que Rusia, como estado unido, no se formó hasta el siglo XVI?Hoy en día, Rusia es el país más grande y uno de los más poblados del mundo. Desde las primeras y primitivas formaciones estatales del siglo IX hasta la creación del primer verdadero zarato de Rusia en 1547, la historia de la Rusia medieval está llena de constantes luchas por el poder, rivalidades personales entre varios príncipes, guerras sangrientas y búsqueda de identidad.Este periodo, que abarca unos ocho siglos, suele olvidarse al hablar de Rusia, a pesar de su importancia. Hoy en día, la percepción que la gente tiene de Rusia está definida en gran medida por la era de la Unión Soviética, y no es difícil entender por qué. Sin embargo, explorar un periodo tan crucial que dio forma a la Rusia moderna es imperativo para todo aquel que esté interesado, aunque sea parcialmente, en la historia del mundo.Este libro sirve de guía para todos los lectores que quieran profundizar en la historia de la Rusia medieval. Abarca temas apasionantes, como:El surgimiento y la caída de la Rus de Kiev, el primer estado ruso.La separación de los territorios rusos en feudos.Las luchas internas entre los príncipes rusos por el dominio.La conquista de los mongoles y cómo gobernaron Rusia.La aparición de nuevas tendencias sociales y culturales en la sociedad rusa.Lucha por la independencia y la libertad de los gobernantes mongoles.Asunción del poder por parte de Moscovia, el territorio ruso más poderoso en el siglo XIV.Consolidación del poder por parte de los gobernantes moscovitas y los signos de un primer estado ruso unificado.La expansión de las tierras rusas y su participación en los asuntos europeos.Período Tumultuoso y la familia real Romanov.¡Y mucho, mucho más!¡Desplácese hacia arriba y haga clic en el botón añadir a la cesta para empezar a aprender más sobre la Rusia medieval!

Etiopía es una tierra antigua que invita a la reflexión. ¿Cuánto sabe sobre una de las primeras naciones que aceptó el cristianismo?Etiopía tiene una larga historia. Cuenta con una de las civilizaciones continuas más antiguas del planeta; incluso los orígenes de la humanidad se remontan a Etiopía. Los reinos etíopes se remontan a los días de la Biblia, y se pueden encontrar menciones de monarcas etíopes en todo el registro histórico.Los etíopes se han codeado con egipcios, romanos, otomanos, portugueses y toda una serie de naciones e imperios a lo largo de los siglos. En todos estos encuentros, Etiopía se ha esforzado por ser fuerte e independiente. Y en todas esas ocasiones, la determinación etíope y quizás un poco de suerte han hecho que estas aspiraciones se cumplieran.Por ejemplo, a principios del siglo XVI, cuando las llamas de la civilización etíope estuvieron a punto de ser extinguidas por los ejércitos de un sultanato vecino, un ejército conjunto etíope-portugués (dirigido nada menos que por el hijo de Vasco da Gama, Cristóbal da Gama) se unió justo a tiempo para luchar heroicamente contra los invasores y asegurar la supervivencia de Etiopía.Este es solo un ejemplo de los muchos en los que los etíopes se enfrentaron a un tremendo obstáculo y fueron capaces de superarlo justo cuando toda esperanza parecía perdida. La historia de Etiopía es inspiradora. Y este libro le llevará a través de la asombrosa historia de esta antigua tierra que invita a la reflexión en su totalidad.Aprenda más sobre:El origen de Etiopía y la legendaria reina de Saba.El Imperio aksumita y la adopción del cristianismo.La línea salomónica de Etiopía: del rey Salomón a Haile Selassie.El breve paréntesis de la dinastía Zagwe.Los emperadores etíopes y su forma de gobernar.La toma del poder comunista en Etiopía.La Etiopía moderna.Y mucho más.Así que, no espere más. Desplácese hacia arriba y haga clic en el botón añadir al carrito para comenzar su viaje al pasado de Etiopía.

2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro:Historia de Portugal: Una guía fascinante de la historia portuguesa desde la antigüedad hasta el presenteEl Imperio portugués: Una guía fascinante de la historia de Portugal como potencia colonial y sus colonias en Asia, América del Norte y del Sur, y OceaníaEn 1755, Portugal fue golpeada por un terremoto que mediría nueve en la futura escala de Richter. Portugal, que se encuentra en la Península Ibérica, tiene una rica historia que se remonta a tiempos prehistóricos. Los primeros colonos dejaron un arte increíble en forma de tallas y monolitos de roca, pero estos pueblos que se establecieron en la región nunca se integraron en la sociedad. Había comerciantes fenicios, romanos, tribus germánicas, musulmanes del norte de África e hispanos. Esta mezcla de etnias dio como resultado un idioma y una cultura únicos en el reino medieval de Portugal, e incluso se podría decir de la actual República portuguesa.En la primera parte de este libro, aprenderá:¿Quiénes fueron los primeros pueblos que habitaron la Península Ibérica?¿Cuál fue la cultura y religión primitiva de la península?¿Qué civilización descubrió por primera vez las costas de Portugal?¿Cómo desarrolló la cultura de los indígenas el comercio con los fenicios?¿Cómo dieron forma las guerras cartaginesas y romanas a la Península Ibérica?¿Por qué las tribus germánicas invadieron la península?¿Prosperó la Península Ibérica bajo el dominio islámico?¿Por qué los reyes cristianos del norte lanzaron la Reconquista ibérica?¿Cómo formó Alfonso I el Reino medieval de Portugal?¿Cómo llegó la casa de Avis al poder y comenzó el siglo de oro de Portugal?¿Por qué Portugal siempre ha luchado por preservar su independencia?¿Qué papel jugó la casa de Braganza en la Restauración de la independencia portuguesa?¿Cómo se convirtió Portugal en una república?La gente solía decir que el sol nunca se pone en el Imperio británico como forma de declarar la grandeza de Gran Bretaña. Pero fueron los portugueses quienes forjaron el primer imperio verdaderamente global. Los principales dominios de los portugueses envolvían el globo en línea recta, desde Brasil hasta Angola, desde Mozambique a la India y hasta Macao. Con sus dominios bajo múltiples husos horarios, el sol, de hecho, nunca se puso sobre el Imperio portugués.En la segunda parte de este libro, aprenderá:La Reconquista, que duró siglos, entre cristianos y musulmanes.Las diversas guerras de conquista.Cómo navegaron los portugueses por África.Las relaciones de los portugueses con la India.El establecimiento de colonias en todo el mundo.Y mucho más.¡Obtenga este libro ahora para saber más sobre la historia portuguesa!

¿Sabía que Lusio Quieto, que dio nombre a la guerra de Kitos, fue uno de los pocos comandantes africanos que alcanzó el rango de senador por sus servicios en el ejército romano? Lusio Quieto fue el comandante militar responsable de ayudar a sofocar una de las mayores rebeliones de la historia de Roma. El conflicto recibió el nombre de guerra de Kitos, pero ¿cuánto sabemos de él? El tema en sí, al igual que otras grandes revueltas judías contra Roma, es difícil de tratar debido a la escasez de pruebas históricas. Pero con este práctico tomo, aprenderá algunos de los aspectos básicos de la guerra de Kitos. Hemos incluido hechos e hipótesis desarrollados a partir de los datos históricos disponibles encontrados en pergaminos, inscripciones, estatuas y hallazgos arqueológicos. Con este libro, conocerá la verdadera naturaleza potencial del conflicto, una de las pocas rebeliones que se extendió por tres continentes y que seguía teniendo el carácter de una revolución nacionalista y populista, una rareza en el mundo antiguo. También verá a los judíos y a los romanos bajo una nueva luz. Además, conocerá las respuestas a las siguientes preguntas: ¿Cuáles fueron algunas de las causas a corto y largo plazo de la revuelta?¿Cuáles eran las relaciones entre los judíos y otros grupos de personas tanto en Judea como en la diáspora?¿Cómo trataron los romanos a los judíos?¿Cómo afectaron los acontecimientos de la primera revuelta judía al sentimiento antirromano de los judíos?¿Fue la revuelta el resultado de un ataque coordinado o simplemente una cadena de múltiples rebeliones coincidentes?¿Jugaron los emperadores Trajano y Adriano un papel importante en las revueltas judías?¿Cuál fue el impacto económico de la lucha?¿Cómo afectó el resultado de la guerra a los judíos supervivientes en el imperio?¡Y mucho más!¡Adquiera ahora este libro para saber más sobre la guerra de Kitos!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Mycenaeans, then keep reading... The Mycenaeans were the first advanced civilization to develop on mainland Greece and were responsible for much of the urban organization and cultural development seen in the early ancient Greeks. The Mycenaeans created sprawling palatial states, unique and sophisticated works of art, and possessed a writing system that could be used to make records. For these reasons, they are considered a prime example of a thriving Bronze Age civilization. The Mycenaeans were responsible for numerous innovations and technological advancements for the region, including architecture and military structure. They developed their own syllabic script called Linear B and also possessed the first ever written records of the Greek language. Perhaps more surprising for modern audiences, the Mycenaeans worshipped several of the deities famous in Greek religion long before the development of the Olympic pantheon. Although the Mycenaeans would eventually fall during something called the Bronze Age Collapse, their civilization would survive by adapting and eventually morphing into the ancient Greeks known so well in Western civilizations. In The Mycenaeans: A Captivating Guide to the First Advanced Civilization in Ancient Greece, you will discover topics such as: Political and Military OrganizationCulture and Daily LifeEconomy and TradeThe Shaft Grave Era, c. 1600 - 1450 BCEThe Koine Era, c. 1450 - 1250 BCEThe Collapse, c. 1250 - 1100 BCEThe Caroline War (1369-1389)The Precursors of Greek ReligionArt and ArchitectureAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Mycenaeans, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of India, then keep reading... India is a land of mystery, richness, and deep spiritual discovery. Every facet of this ancient land seems scented with the famous spices that lured European traders to its shores more than five centuries ago. Here, Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, and Buddhists live shoulder to shoulder in a crowded world of multiple gods and juxtaposed pilgrimage routes, each one perfectly peaceful in their own beliefs and traditions. More than one billion people live on the Indian subcontinent, working in a range of industries that begins in the agricultural sector and ends in the high-tech business world of Delhi. Intensified manufacturing and digital technologies have brought modern India into the global market, trading in communications software, customer service, and IT management-but these are far from the technologies and industries that put this ancient land on every map. Long before the British Raj or the tea trade, India was beloved for its spices and jewels. For much of history, India provided the majority of the world's diamonds from its own mines. Some of those sparkling, perfect gems grace the likes of the British crown jewels. India is quite unique in the way it has brought its ancient histories and traditions with it into the modern age. Ganesh and Shiva have accompanied their people from the Indus River Valley-the spring of Indian civilization-down the Ganges and forward through time. In History of India: A Captivating Guide to Ancient India, Medieval Indian History, and Modern India Including Stories of the Maurya Empire, the British Raj, Mahatma Gandhi, and More, you will discover topics such asThe Indus River ValleyMythology of the Vedic AgeAryan India and the Great Vedic DebateAlexander the GreatThe Empire of Chandragupta MauryaBuddhism and the Regrets of AshokaThe Return of the GreeksThe Gupta EmpireAncient Mathematical DiscoveriesThe Delhi SultanateBabur and the Mughal EmpireThe Taj Mahal and a Story of LoveIndia is "Rediscovered" by PortugalThe Maratha EmpireThe East India Trading CompanyEast India Company RuleThe British RajThe Caste SystemMohandas GandhiThe Salt March and IndependenceWildlife, Then and NowA Brief History of the CurryThe Space ProgramAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of India, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Hundred Years' War, then keep reading... Two captivating manuscripts in one book: The Hundred Years' War: A Captivating Guide to the Conflicts Between the English House of Plantagenet and the French House of Valois That Took Place During the Middle AgesJoan of Arc: A Captivating Guide to a Heroine of France and Her Role During the Lancastrian Phase of the Hundred Years' War>The story of this war is made fascinating by its setting, but it is made inspiring by its characters. Here is a blind king who rides to war for the opportunity to strike one last blow with his sword; here is a young prince, dressed all in black, who leads his father's men to victory; here are boy kings and fierce queens, prisoners who believe in honor, hailstorms that stop entire campaigns, and the wonderful story of a young peasant girl who changed the course of history forever. The Hundred Years' War changed language, national identity, weaponry, and even the way that people think about war. It is part of the greater narrative of human history and gives a snapshot of how human nature can behave when pressed by the extremity of such a conflict-sometimes with unspeakable honor and courage and other times with cowardice, selfishness, and arrogance. There are many lessons to be learned from this war. Its tale is a cautionary one, but it is also a tale of adventure, battle, hope, and divine intervention. It's the tale of a war unlike any other. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: The Edwardian War (1337-1360)A Question of SuccessionStriking the First BlowDeath of a Different IlkThe Black Prince's RaidThe Treaty of BrétignyThe Caroline War (1369-1389)Charles the WiseThe Death of John ChandosA French VictoryThe Great ChevauchéeTwo Boy KingsMadness and DepositionThe Lancastrian War (1415-1453)Besieging HarfleurThe Battle of AgincourtA Baby KingJoan and the SiegeThe Last BattlesAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: The Unending WarA Whispered ProphecyThe First VisionThe Doubt of BaudricourtA Prediction of DefeatAn Audience with the KingThe Road to OrléansArrival at OrléansFlying the White BannerA Sign ProvidedThe Battle of PatayBeans for the ApocalypseThe French King CrownedThe Siege of ParisPeaceCaptureCaptiveA Saint Tried for HeresyThe Burning of Jeanne d'ArcAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Hundred Years' War, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of The Battle of the Somme, then keep reading... The First World War was made up of many different battles, each brutal, bloody, and devastating in its own unique way. Every battle had its victories and losses, successes and failures. There were individual heroes on both sides and heroic actions by whole brigades. There were men who fought to the bitter end and died in the muddy fields of France, their bodies never recovered, and their final resting places left unmarked for more than a century. But as time moves on and the First World War fades from living memory, many of these battles are no longer viewed as single events but rather as parts of the whole, a linear progression in a greater story. The Battle of the Somme was a significant battle for all those who took part, but it was especially important for the British because it was the first time in World War One that they were forced to shoulder the main responsibility for an offensive, and they did not have enough time to fully prepare for the assault. But it is not just the military significance of the campaign that is important to the British; the Battle of the Somme lives on in the collective memory of the British nation, not only because of the unimaginable devastation and casualties suffered by the British Army in one single day, but also because of the effect that it had on the British national psyche. Whole villages lost a generation of young men on the banks of the River Somme, and families were torn apart as brothers fell side by side in the muddy fields of France. The Battle of the Somme was an unbelievable tragedy for the British nation. In The Battle of the Somme: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Devastating Events of the First World War That Took Place on the Western Front, you will discover topics such asThe Road to the SommeThe Significance of VerdunThe Battle of the Somme BeginsZ DayThe Battles of the SommeAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Battle of the Somme, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Hundred Years' War, then keep reading... Knights and battles, princesses and castles, sieges and warrior prophets who lead the way to victory upon shining white horses: all of these feel like the stuff of myths and legends. Yet the story of the Hundred Years' War contains all of these things, and it is a story that is entirely true. The story of this war is made fascinating by its setting, but it is made inspiring by its characters. Here is a blind king who rides to war for the opportunity to strike one last blow with his sword; here is a young prince, dressed all in black, who leads his father's men to victory; here are boy kings and fierce queens, prisoners who believe in honor, hailstorms that stop entire campaigns, and the wonderful story of a young peasant girl who changed the course of history forever. The Hundred Years' War changed language, national identity, weaponry, and even the way that people think about war. It is part of the greater narrative of human history and gives a snapshot of how human nature can behave when pressed by the extremity of such a conflict-sometimes with unspeakable honor and courage and other times with cowardice, selfishness, and arrogance. There are many lessons to be learned from this war. Its tale is a cautionary one, but it is also a tale of adventure, battle, hope, and divine intervention. It's the tale of a war unlike any other. In The Hundred Years' War: A Captivating Guide to the Conflicts Between the English House of Plantagenet and the French House of Valois That Took Place During the Middle Ages, you will discover topics such asThe Edwardian War (1337-1360)A Question of SuccessionStriking the First BlowDeath of a Different IlkThe Black Prince's RaidThe Treaty of BrétignyThe Caroline War (1369-1389)Charles the WiseThe Death of John ChandosA French VictoryThe Great ChevauchéeTwo Boy KingsMadness and DepositionThe Lancastrian War (1415-1453)Besieging HarfleurThe Battle of AgincourtA Baby KingJoan and the SiegeThe Last BattlesAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Hundred Years' War, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Did you know that most Western lawmen were criminals themselves?Many of the most well-known lawmen of the American Wild West had multiple criminal charges to their name. Some were murderers, some were thieves, and many were corrupt-in fact, sometimes it was difficult to tell who was on which side of the law. And if you want to learn which were which, as well as which lawman showed true integrity to his dying day, keep on reading.Spanish conquistadors, British explorers, and then the famous Lewis and Clark expedition were some of the first Europeans to set foot in the Wild West. But by that time, the area had been inhabited for millennia by a people who would soon be swept aside in the tide of America's westward expansion. The West was filled with amazing plants, creatures, and peoples, and all of them would suffer as colonization drove toward the Pacific Ocean.Wars would be fought. Explorers would discover incredible landscapes they could never possibly have dreamed of. Gold and silver, as well as buffalo and land, would be discovered in incredible abundance on the other side of the Mississippi, and in the ensuing chaos, larger-than-life figures would arise from the madness.Cowboys and Native Americans, robbers and sheriffs, courageous lawmen, opportunistic prospectors, frustrated Confederate soldiers turned outlaws after the war-the Wild West was filled with all of these. And their stories are breathtaking.There is so much about the Wild West that we don't know from popular culture. Just a few of these interesting stories include:What the Native Americans of the West were really like before colonizationHow the Spanish were some of the first Europeans to explore the WestThe seven years during which Texas was its own countryHow the mountain men were the first settlers of the NorthwestThe man behind the tall tales: who Davy Crockett really wasHow the California Gold Rush affected the start of the American Civil WarWhy Clay Allison's psychotic breaks made him a dangerous outlawHow many men Billy the Kid really killedWhat the Earp brothers were really like and what truly happened at the O.K. CorralHow Seth Bullock tamed Deadwood without killing a single manAnd much, much more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the Wild West!

Usted escucha nombrarla todo el tiempo, pero ¿cuánto sabe realmente sobre la nación insular de Hawái?¿Cómo hicieron los antiguos hawaianos para navegar miles de kilómetros por el océano abierto sin métodos modernos, sin perderse y encontrando de alguna manera nuevas islas? ¿Cómo llegó a existir una cultura tan rica en el archipiélago más aislado del mundo? Y ¿es el apodo de isla paradisíaca una descripción exacta de los diversos tipos de topografías y fenómenos naturales bellos, intrigantes y a veces incluso peligrosos que componen Hawái?Conozca las verdaderas respuestas a todas estas preguntas y a muchas más en este libro de la historia de Hawái. Visualice su camino a través de la historia de Hawái con relatos orales, descripciones detalladas y diversas fechas, hechos, nombres, imágenes y eventos, ¡todo ello entretejido en este libro!En comparación con muchas otras civilizaciones y pueblos, la historia relativamente corta de Hawái y su gente ha producido un impacto cultural que supera el peso de su tamaño territorial. A pesar de la presencia global de su nombre e influencia, la historia de Hawái sigue siendo bastante desconocida para la mayoría, un problema que este libro pretende remediar.Este libro ha sido elaborado y redactado con una profunda reflexión en cada capítulo. Ofrece una visión general de cómo surgió Hawái, incluyendo:La observación de las pruebas arqueológicas, los indicios lingüísticos y los legados oceánicos para desvelar el antiguo Hawái.La profundización en la mitología, la tradición y la vida de los antiguos hawaianos.El seguimiento de los pasos y la evolución de los reyes y reinas hawaianos.La construcción de un gran arco de la historia detrás de la trayectoria histórica de esta nación insular.La visualización y la comprensión de los desafíos, las tragedias y los triunfos de Hawái hasta la Segunda Guerra Mundial y a través de ella.La incorporación de fuentes modernas multifacéticas para desarrollar una visión coherente y perspicaz del Hawái moderno.El desglose de artefactos y personajes famosos de las islas de Hawái.Y muchos otros datos frescos y desconocidos de Hawái presentados a través de una narración diseñada para intrigar y enganchar.¡Adquiera este libro ahora para saber más sobre la historia de Hawái!