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Did you know that the Catholic Church is the oldest institution to exist in the Western world?The Catholic Church has a history that spans over two thousand years, and it began with none other than Jesus Christ himself. At least, that is what modern popes believe. But at first, there was just one church, and there was no division between Catholics, Protestants, Eastern Orthodox, and other branches of Christianity. Christians all over the known world were united, and together, they made their spirituality bloom. Their religion took over the lives of villagers, nobles, kings, queens, and even newly-arrived pagan armies that came to conquer Europe.This book strives to give a simplified answer to the complex question of the Catholic Church's existence. It deals with the topics of the foundation of the church, its legitimacy, papal supremacy, authority, and the church's right to dominate the spiritual lives of people. But to answer these philosophical questions, we have to dive into the history of the Catholic Church and touch on topics such as the existence of Jesus Christ, the persecution of Christians, the development of monasteries, and the Catholic dominance over the church.The long existence of the Catholic Church makes it one of the most interesting institutions to observe through the lens of history. This book will attempt to treat Christianity and the Catholic Church objectively. The many successes and victories that the Roman Catholic Church achieved are recognized in the pages of this book, as well as its flaws, defeats, and scandals it caused. Continue reading Catholic History to find out:How Christ built the church on the rock that is Saint PeterLearn about Christianity during the age of ApostlesHow the first monasteries came to lifeWhy Christians were persecuted through the agesHow one emperor embraced the faith and legalized itThe Great Schism that divided the ChristiansHow the pope founded the Holy Roman EmpireHow emperors asserted their authority over the churchWhy Martin Luther revolted against the churchWho started the reform of the churchWho were the Jesuits, Jansenists, and GallicansHow the church survived the Age of ReasonHow the French Revolution influenced the papacyHow liberal Catholics rose to powerWhy Pope Pius IX issued his famous Syllabus of ErrorsHow the Catholic Church developed outside of Europe and traveled to the AmericasWhat the role of the church is in the modern world and how the popes changed the conservative views of the medieval church into democratic and liberal onesScroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about catholic history!

Why is a region in northern Italy called Lombardy?It was named after the Germanic barbarians known as the Lombards. As one of several founding ethnic groups, they left their mark on the peninsula. They established dukedoms that set the country on a path to the formation of many independent city-states during the Late Middle Ages.Previously a nomadic people, who, according to legend, came from Scandinavia, the Lombards settled first in northern Italy or what is today called Lombardy and then later expanded their kingdom to encompass most of Italy, from the Alps to Mezzogiorno, or southern Italy.The Lombards, living up to their designation as barbarians by the Romans, were a warlike people. The chronicle of their history is one of battles against other barbarian tribes, the Romans, the Byzantines, Muslims, and the pope and his army. The Lombards were finally removed from power by the overwhelming forces of Charlemagne in northern Italy and the Normans in the south.From time to time, the Lombards fought enemies on all fronts. But their most intriguing struggles were against each other. Claimants to the throne and regional dukes continuously vied for power. They were invariably duplicitous in negotiations and sought allies wherever they could find them. The Lombard duchies were conquered one after another by foreign invaders, and their culture and language gradually disappeared, being absorbed into the matrix of cultures that subsequently came to dominate Italy.In this book, you will learn:The route the nomadic Lombards followed as they migrated from northern Germany to Italy.How the Lombards eventually turned against the Romans who invited them to settle in Italy.How the first Lombard king in Italy was murdered in 572 CE by his wife as revenge for the murder of her father.Why the Lombards reinstituted their kingship after ten years of managing without a king.The intricacies of Lombard strategic alliances that allowed them to expand their kingdom from the north of Italy to the southern tip of the Italian Peninsula.Why the Lombards gradually abandoned a heretical Christian sect and adopted orthodox Catholicism.The role played by a traveling Irish monk who established monasteries in Lombardy.How the chronicler of the Lombards, Paul the Deacon, came to write the history of his people.What the Lombard laws tell us about the people's culture.How the Lombard rule in northern Italy collapsed before Charlemagne's army and the Normans' success in ending Lombard rule in southern Italy.Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the History of the Lombards!

¿Qué tanto conoce la historia de Canadá?Puede pensar que sabe mucho sobre Canadá, especialmente si vive en Norteamérica. Pero, en realidad, es sorprendente lo poco que sabemos la mayoría de nosotros sobre la historia de Canadá. A pesar de que Canadá está al otro lado de la frontera con Estados Unidos, tiende a quedar injustamente eclipsada. Sin embargo, su historia es vibrante.La historia registrada de Canadá comienza con el contacto europeo en el siglo XVI, pero existen un montón de ricas leyendas y folclore transmitido por los nativos norteamericanos que llenan los vacíos. Este libro sigue los hilos de las numerosas civilizaciones que formaron Canadá y su fusión final para forjar el rico tapiz que constituye el Canadá actual.La historia de Canadá es más de lo que parece a simple vista, así que siga leyendo para saber más.En este innovador tratado sobre la historia de Canadá, descubrirá:Los orígenes de las Primeras Naciones, los artefactos que dejaron atrás y cómo les va hoy en día.Los primeros asentamientos franceses e ingleses y cómo interactuaron con las Primeras Naciones.La participación de Canadá en las guerras mundiales y la valentía de sus soldados en el campo de batalla.El papel de Canadá durante la guerra fría y cómo actuó como una de las primeras defensas contra las amenazas nucleares en América del Norte.La independencia de Canadá y cómo los francófonos de Quebec también buscaron su propia independencia.Y mucho más.¡Adquiera este libro ahora para aprender más sobre la historia de Canadá!

2 manuscritos completos en 1 libroHistoria de los francos: Una guía fascinante sobre un grupo de pueblos germánicos que invadieron el Imperio romano de OccidenteHistoria de los lombardos: Una guía fascinante sobre un grupo de pueblos germánicos que invadieron Italia y gobernaron amplias zonas de la península itálicaTras asimilarse con los romanos en la provincia imperial de la Galia, los francos establecieron un dominio unificado bajo el rey Clodoveo a finales del siglo V y principios del VI. Bajo los sucesores de Clodoveo, el reino franco se fracturó. Las facciones de francos en guerra, bajo el liderazgo de los descendientes reales de Clodoveo, se encarcelaban o, más a menudo, se mataban entre sí.Obligaron a los más afortunados de sus rivales a ingresar en monasterios y eliminaron a las potenciales esposas reales exiliándolas a conventos.Los distintos reyes de Francia no solo lucharon entre sí, sino que también combatieron a los invasores bárbaros y cristianos. Sus distintos dominios se encontraban bajo la continua amenaza de grupos étnicos belicosos que se adentraban en los territorios francos desde el oeste y el sur. No fue hasta el ascenso de un genio militar llamado Carlos Martel, en el siglo VIII, que los francos pudieron recrear el país unificado que había establecido Clodoveo.La historia de los francos está salpicada de asesinatos, matrimonios por alianzas políticas, engaños e intrigas. Las batallas libradas entre las familias reales francas contendientes y contra los invasores extranjeros implicaron estrategias y tácticas que formarían la base del posterior militarismo caballeresco en la Edad Media.Los francos eran a la vez unos belicistas violentos y unos generosos patrocinadores de la Iglesia cristiana. Mostraron un comportamiento muy civilizado, como la codificación de leyes y la fundación de monasterios. Por otro lado, los reyes, sus esposas, sus hijos y sus secuaces aristocráticos estaban en una lucha constante por mantener la autoridad. El poder se conseguía a veces mediante maniobras políticas, pero la mayoría de las veces se conseguía por la vía sencilla del asesinato.La primera parte de este libro incluye:De dónde venían los francos antes de llegar a la Galia romanaCómo los francos, a través de la habilidad militar y la astucia, lograron adquirir el poderCómo Clodoveo creó un reino unificado y por qué se disolvió por disputas familiaresEl origen de los santos cristianos que hoy se veneran en FranciaCómo un monje irlandés fundó un nuevo tipo de monacato en FranciaCómo los francos, bajo familias reales enfrentadas, consiguieron mantener a Francia a salvo de los invasores extranjerosCómo el gran líder militar Carlos Martel consiguió unificar FranciaSegunda parte de este libro, usted:La ruta que siguieron los nómadas lombardos en su migración desde el norte de Alemania hasta Italia.Cómo los lombardos acabaron volviéndose contra los romanos, los cuales les invitaron a establecerse en Italia.Cómo el primer rey lombardo de Italia fue asesinado en el año 572 por su esposa como venganza por el asesinato de su padre.Por qué los lombardos reinstauraron su realeza tras diez años de gestión sin rey.Los entresijos de las alianzas estratégicas lombardas que les permitieron expandir su reino desde el norte de Italia hasta el extremo sur de la península italiana.Por qué los lombardos abandonaron gradualmente una secta cristiana herética y adoptaron el catolicismo ortodoxo.El papel desempeñado por un monje irlandés itinerante que estableció monasterios en Lombardía.Cómo el cronista de los lombardos, Pablo el Diácono, llegó a escribir la historia de su pueblo.¡Obtenga este libro ahora para saber más sobre Historia de los francos

Eight captivating manuscripts in one book: The Wild West: A Captivating Guide to the American Old West, Including Stories of Famous Outlaws and Lawmen Such as Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickok, and MoreBilly the Kid: A Captivating Guide to a Notorious Gunfighter of the American Old West and His Feud with Pat GarrettBuffalo Bill: A Captivating Guide to a Cowboy Who Served in the American Civil War and Is Known for the Wild West ShowsSeth Bullock: A Captivating Guide to Deadwood''s First Sheriff Who Tamed This Wild West Town and Was Later Appointed US Marshal by Theodore RooseveltDavy Crockett: A Captivating Guide to the American Folk Hero Who Fought in the War of 1812 and the Texas RevolutionAnnie Oakley: A Captivating Guide to an American Sharpshooter Who Later Became a Wild West Folk HeroJesse James: A Captivating Guide to a Wild West Outlaw Who Robbed Trains, Banks, and Stagecoaches across the Midwestern United StatesGeronimo: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Well-Known Native Americans Who Was a Leader of the Apache Tribe and a Prominent Figure of the Wild WestSome of the topics covered in part 1 of this book 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 NorthwestAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:The childhood of Billy the Kid in a New York slumHow his teachers liked him as a boyThe tragic death of his motherAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:Reaping the Rewards He Was GivenBuffalo Bill Answers the CallJust a Matter of InterpretationThe Gentleman FarmerAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include:Surviving a childhood filled with abuseRebellious escapes from a cruel, corrupt fatherBecoming an integral part of founding Yellowstone National ParkAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 5 of this book include:The FrontiersmanThe MilitiamanThe CongressmanThe CelebrityThe MythAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 6 of this book include:Phoebe Ann Moses: Early Life of Miss SharpshooterThe Huntress of the North StarAnnie and the Star Shooters of the WestThe Birth of Annie OakleyMiss "Little Sure Shot" and Chief Sitting BullAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 7 of this book include:A Boy Named JesseBack HomeAn Unlikely AllyNorthfield: A WatershedAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 8 of this book include:The Days of His YouthGeronimo Continues His QuestThe Apaches Go on the WarpathThe Greatest WrongGeronimo the RenegadeAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Old West, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Did you know that the United States tried to buy territory from Mexico before the war?The Mexican-American War was a short war between the United States and Mexico in the 19th century that played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of the continent and had a long-lasting effect on both countries. However, why is the war often overlooked by people?Even though it was one of the first major offensive wars fought by the United States, the truth is that it often gets overshadowed by notable events that followed it, like the American Civil War. In fact, most people likely know more about the Battle of the Alamo, which preceded the war, than the Battle of Palo Alto.This book aims to fix that. Get ready to learn more about this short conflict between two neighboring nations in North America and how it changed the course of history.In this book, you will discover:The causes of the war, such as Spanish colonialism and the age of expansionism in the United StatesThe Texas Revolution, including the famed Battle of the AlamoThe perspectives of both sides before, during, and after the war, to better understand the reasons behind each decisionThe main political figures of the period, including US President James K. Polk, Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, and General Santa Anna of MexicoThe motivations, goals, and actions of the various figures involved in the war, such as Zachary Taylor, who would later become a US presidentThe detailed events of the conflict itself, which spanned a period of almost two years and took the lives of more than thirteen thousand peopleAnd much more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the Mexican-American War!

From the first agricultural settlement more than seven thousand years ago to the Indian campaign of Alexander the Great and the vast Maurya Empire, ancient India tells a story weaved with captivating legends and cultural legacy.Find out how the Indus Valley civilization became one of the oldest societies in the history of humankind and how small agricultural settlements transformed into the urban centers of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro. Dive into the origin story of Buddhism, and follow the path of a privileged young prince who became one of the most famous religious figures.Learn everything about Ashoka the Great, his grandfather Chandragupta of Maurya, and the greatest empire in the history of India: the Maurya Empire. Our captivating guide about ancient India will take you on a journey through the rich past of the Indian subcontinent, from the beginning of civilization to the fall of the Maurya Empire.In this book, you can discover the answers to the following questions:How did the people of the Indus Valley and Indo-Gangetic Plain live?What was a day like in the life of a Mauryan?What kind of food did they eat, what did they do for a living, and what was their favorite form of entertainment?Who was the first king in ancient India, and who was the greatest king of all time?How did the Kuru Kingdom come to be?Why couldn''t Alexander conquer the Nanda Empire?Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the Ancient India!

2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro:Historia de Prusia: Una guía fascinante sobre el reino de Prusia y su papel en las guerras napoleónicas, la guerra franco-prusiana y la unificación de Alemania en 1871La guerra franco-prusiana: Una guía fascinante sobre la guerra de 1870 entre el Imperio francés y los Estados alemanes y el papel que desempeñó Otto von Bismarck en la unificación de AlemaniaSi quiere una respuesta a esta pregunta, eche un vistazo a nuestra guía acerca de la Historia de Prusia.Este libro le llevará a un emocionante viaje por la historia, empezando por los modestos orígenes de Prusia y su dinastía Hohenzollern. Se asombrará de cómo atravesaron las alambradas históricas de la época medieval tardía, enredados involuntariamente en guerras con potencias mayores y en la reforma religiosa.Entonces, justo cuando piense que Prusia será arrasada por fuerzas violentas fuera de su control, verá lo obstinados que fueron los prusianos al superar diversos obstáculos. Aprenderá de sus luchas contra los Habsburgo y Austria, Francia y Napoleón, y muchos otros adversarios en las innumerables guerras en las que se encontraron los prusianos, guerras que no siempre fueron ganadas por ellos.A lo largo de la obra, se le presentará cómo el estado, la sociedad y la cultura prusianos cambiaron a lo largo del tiempo, transformándose de un país feudal medieval a un imperio industrial moderno. Este libro también mostrará cómo la identidad local prusiana, procedente de un lugar de humildad, evolucionó y creció hasta convertirse en una nación orgullosa y en un baluarte de la identidad y la nación alemanas.Por último, esta guía le mostrará la apasionante historia de cómo Prusia reunió la fuerza suficiente para lograr la unificación de las tierras alemanas en un único estado-nación a través de una serie de guerras y audaces políticas y maquinaciones. A través de todo esto, aprenderá lo que marcó el curso de la historia alemana que tendría tanto impacto en el siglo XX.La primera parte de este libro incluye:¿Cómo surgió el Estado prusiano en el escenario histórico?¿Qué impulsó su crecimiento y cómo encajó en el Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico?¿Cómo la dinastía Hohenzollern dio forma al relato prusiano?¿Cómo sobrevivió Prusia a la guerra de los Treinta Años?¿Qué salvó a Prusia de desmoronarse bajo Napoleón?¿Qué cambios fueron necesarios para que su ejército se convirtiera en el mejor del mundo?¿Cómo unificó Prusia el Imperio alemán a través del conflicto?¿Por qué el rey Federico II fue el mejor monarca de Prusia?¿Qué importancia tuvo Otto von Bismarck para la evolución final de Prusia?¿Cuáles fueron las raíces del nacionalismo prusiano?Segunda parte de este libro, usted:¿Cuándo comenzó la animosidad franco-alemana?¿Qué llevó al estallido de la guerra en 1870?¿Por qué el ejército prusiano fue superior en el frente?¿Cuáles fueron los mayores defectos de los generales franceses?¿Dónde tuvo lugar la mayor derrota francesa del siglo XIX?¿Por qué la guerra solo duró seis meses?¿Cómo se unificó el Imperio alemán a través del conflicto?¿Cuáles fueron los términos más devastadores del tratado de paz de 1871?¿Qué importancia tuvo el papel de Otto von Bismarck a lo largo de la guerra?¿Cuáles fueron las consecuencias de una victoria alemana sobre los franceses?¡Y mucho más!¡Adquiera este libro ahora para saber más sobre Historia de Prusia y La guerra franco-prusiana!

Did you know that one obscure sheep-herding and wool-making family in the Italian region of Tuscany went from humble beginnings to becoming one of the richest and most influential families of all time?Meet the Medici family, who, in some ways, can be considered to be the godfathers of the Renaissance. They patronized Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Sandro Botticelli, among many other famous artists. They helped to recover many famous ancient Roman and Greek writings and built academies to encourage the spread of learning.Inside Captivating History''s House of Medici, you''ll discover:The humble beginnings of a family that is estimated to have made over one hundred twenty billion dollars in today''s currencyCosimo the Great, the true founder of the Medici dynasty, who built the city of Florence into one of the greatest cities on EarthCosimo''s son Lorenzo, called "the Magnificent" for his athletic abilities, knowledge, wisdom, and desire to improve not only the lives of his family but also those throughout EuropeLorenzo''s Platonic Academy, where the greatest minds of the Renaissance gathered to discuss and debate the great questions of both the age and human existenceThe bloody attempt on Lorenzo''s life and his swift revengeThe growth of Florence into both a city of great culture and great pleasureSavonarola, the religious fanatic who terrified Lorenzo and who ruled a city by fear and was finally burned at the stake himselfThe Medici popes, Leo X and Clement VIIThe great Dome of Florence, which was built by the revolutionary thinker BrunelleschiCatherine de'' Medici, the de facto ruler of France and mother of three kingsScroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the House of Medici!

Who were the Teutonic Knights?The Teutonic Knights were established to help the sick and injured in the Holy Land in a similar vein as the Knights Hospitaller. Once they were battle-tested in war, however, they were commissioned to be full-fledged fearsome warriors, fighting for the cause of Christendom. Those causes would have the Teutonic Knights leave the Holy Land altogether when they were redeployed to Eastern Europe.Soon the knights were attempting to subdue pagans, extending their presence throughout the Baltic by way of a string of fortresses. Their fate would rise and fall with the political and ideological situations that were prevalent in the European continent. The rise of both Poland and Lithuania would come to threaten the Teutonic Order, and the climactic Battle of Tannenberg in 1410 would have repercussions that would reverberate for centuries to come.This book follows the meteoric rise, the climactic fall, and the many years of rebirth undergone by the Teutonic Knights. From Jerusalem to the modern-day charitable organizations headed by the order, this text covers the complete history of the Teutonic Knights in full.Here in this book, you will discover:How the Teutonic Order was formedTheir mission in the Holy LandTheir Crusades in the Balkans and the BalticHow the Protestant Reformation affected the orderAnd a whole lot more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about The Teutonic Knights!

Have you ever wondered how a man like Adolf Hitler could have come into power?How did he legally become a dictator by using a democratic process?Or what were the events that led up to his reign of terror?The answers lie in the Weimar Republic. Amid the devastation of World War I, Germany''s monarchy provided no answers. A democratic government seemed the only way to appease Allied nations and solve the many disasters that were already at the country''s doorstep.Here, you will learn how:The Weimar Republic gave birth to democracy in GermanyWhether the republic was effective in solving the grave issues facing the nationWhat despised political treaty the country had to sign and why it was so hatedWhat led to the republic''s epic collapseAnd how democracy was able to give rise to one of the most brutal dictatorships in modern historyScroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about The Weimar Republic!

What happened to Imperial Russia?Russia has long been a powerful country. Even today, Russia stands as one of the great powers on the planet. But modern-day Russia is just a vestige of the greater territory that once constituted Imperial Russia. The Russian Empire spanned continents, and at one time, Imperial Russia could claim territory from Alaska to Poland and just about everything else in between.Russian rulers felt that they were the inheritors of the Roman Byzantine Empire, and like the Caesars of old, they stylized themselves as "tsars." These tsars ruled as absolute autocrats, directing the empire through the sheer force of their own willpower. However, despite its size and power, the Russian Empire was often plagued with massive internal problems.An entire class of Russian peasants known as serfs, for example, were basically enslaved to the land they toiled on, unable to escape their lot in life. For much of the empire, the average Russian''s feelings were ignored by the tsar and the elite, but in the latter years of Imperial Russia, these unresolved problems would come back with a vengeance.For the Russian Empire was not extinguished by an outside foe but rather collapsed from within. This book follows the rise of this Russian juggernaut from its earliest formation to its ultimate demise.In this book, you will learn:How the Russian Empire was foundedAbout the most important rulers of the Russian EmpireOf the major wars fought on behalf of Imperial RussiaAbout the revolutions that rocked the empireAnd much more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about The Russian Empire!

How much Eastern European history do you know?The story of Eastern Europe is one of successes and failures, competing interests, and the rise and fall of states and empires. The ancient Greek and Roman empires knew the importance of Eastern Europe for trade and settlement. Later, during the Migration Period, also known as the "Barbarian Invasions," Eastern Europe became the stomping grounds for many people groups. The Visigoths, Huns, Slavs, and central Asian Turkic tribes like the Avars and Khazars all made their way into Eastern Europe.With so many people moving in, the first states started to rise. Some of them would break apart as soon as they started, while others would form full-fledged empires. The medieval period would see some of the greatest empires of European history, like Kievan Rus, the Bulgarian Empire, Serbia, and the German Crusader states. By the early modern period, these great states would be replaced by Russia, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the Ottoman Empire.In the coming centuries, the rise of Russia, Austria, and Prussia would spell doom for the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the Ottomans would keep pressing into Eastern Europe. The 19th century would lay the foundations for the outbreak of World War I, which would itself lead to World War II. In the aftermath, Eastern Europe became part of the Eastern Bloc, which was dominated by the USSR until the fall of communism nearly five decades later. This book extends past contemporary histories of Eastern Europe, which usually end at the fall of the Berlin Wall, to cover more recent events, including the conflicts in Bosnia and Kosovo and the 2014 Crimean crisis.In this book, you will learn about:The Greek and Roman influence in Eastern EuropeThe Migration Period, aka the "Barbarian Invasions"Charlemagne and the Holy Roman EmpireThe Mongol invasionsChristian Europe vs. the Ottoman EmpireThe fall of ConstantinopleThe rise of Russia and its famous rulers, like Ivan the Terrible and Catherine the GreatThe path to World War I and World War IIThe Jewish experience in Eastern EuropeThe Soviet Union and the Eastern BlocThe fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of communismThe conflicts in Bosnia and KosovoThe 2014 Russian annexation of CrimeaTo learn more about Eastern Europe than you ever thought possible, add The History of Eastern Europe to your cart today!

¿Sabía usted que una oscura familia de pastores de ovejas y fabricantes de lana de la región italiana de la Toscana pasó de tener unos orígenes humildes a convertirse en una de las familias más ricas e influyentes de todos los tiempos?Conozca a la familia Médici, que, en cierto modo, puede considerarse los padrinos del Renacimiento. Patrocinaron a Miguel Ángel, Leonardo da Vinci y Sandro Botticelli, entre otros muchos artistas famosos. Ayudaron a recuperar muchos escritos antiguos romanos y griegos famosos, y construyeron academias para fomentar la difusión del aprendizaje.En el interior de la Casa de Médici de Captivating History, descubrirá:Los humildes comienzos de una familia que según las estimaciones ha ganado más de ciento veinte mil millones de dólares en moneda actual.Cosme el Grande, el verdadero fundador de la dinastía de los Médici, que convirtió la ciudad de Florencia en una de las más grandes de la Tierra.El hijo de Cosme, Lorenzo, llamado el Magnífico por sus habilidades atléticas, sus conocimientos, su sabiduría y su deseo de mejorar no solo la vida de su familia, sino también la de toda Europa.La Academia Platónica de Lorenzo, donde las mentes más brillantes del Renacimiento se reunían para discutir y debatir las grandes cuestiones de la época y de la existencia humana.El sangriento atentado contra la vida de Lorenzo y su rápida venganza.El crecimiento de Florencia como ciudad de gran cultura y de gran placer.Savonarola, el fanático religioso que aterrorizó a Lorenzo y que gobernó una ciudad a través del miedo y finalmente fue quemado en la hoguera.Los papas Médici, León X y Clemente VII.La gran cúpula de Florencia, construida por el revolucionario pensador Brunelleschi.Catalina de Médici, gobernante de facto de Francia y madre de tres reyes.¡Adquiera ahora este libro para saber más sobre la Casa de Médici!

2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro: Historia de Austria: Una guía fascinante de la historia de AustriaEl Imperio de los Habsburgo: Una guía fascinante sobre la Casa de Austria y el impacto de los Habsburgo en el Sacro Imperio Romano GermánicoCuando el presidente austríaco Franz Jonas visitó el Vaticano en 1971, el papa Pablo VI llamó a Austria "la isla de los bienaventurados". Lo hizo para destacar la pronunciada recuperación de Austria. Solo habían pasado veinticinco años desde el final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, y Austria era ya uno de los países europeos más prósperos. Se podría argumentar que Austria siempre fue un país rico, y durante la época de sus gobernantes Habsburgo, ciertamente lo fue. Pero tras la disolución del Imperio austrohúngaro, Austria se perdió entre dos mundos: su herencia alemana y su nación multiétnica. Como tal, fue fácil para la Alemania nazi apropiarse de Austria, integrarla en su esquema antisemita y hacerla desafiar a todo el mundo occidental. Austria se vio profundamente implicada en las atrocidades de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, pero, de alguna manera, se las arregló para salir adelante más rápido de lo que cualquiera podría esperar. Desde sus inicios como la Marca oriental, pasando por el ascenso de su dinastía gobernante, los Habsburgo, y a través de muchas guerras ideológicas y étnicas, Austria consiguió mantener su personalidad única, aunque nunca tuvo realmente una identidad estrictamente definida. No es de extrañar que muchos estudiosos describan la historia de Austria como una historia sin nación. En la sociedad moderna, no siempre está claro cómo puede existir un país sin una nación, así que si tiene curiosidad por entender cómo es posible, continúe leyendo para comprender la compleja serie de acontecimientos que condujeron a la fundación de la Austria actual y a la identidad austriaca moderna. La primera parte de este libro incluye: Cuándo se mencionó por primera vez a Austria con el nombre de ÖsterreichLos limes romanos y su relación con AustriaLos Babenberg, los primeros gobernantes de AustriaCómo los Habsburgo se hicieron con el poderQué significa A.E.I.O.U. y cómo se traduce en el derecho divino a gobernarAprenda todo sobre los Habsburgo como emperadores del Sacro Imperio Romano GermánicoCómo afrontó Austria la Reforma y la ContrarreformaLos gobernantes ilustrados del Imperio de los HabsburgoCómo surgió la monarquía dual de Austria-HungríaConozca la revolución en Europa Central y el ascenso de los eslavosQuién disparó a Francisco Fernando y cómo empezó realmente la Gran GuerraCómo Austria se unió a Alemania y se convirtió en un Estado naziConozca el ascenso vertiginoso de Austria como uno de los estados europeos más ricos y con mayor seguridad socialSegunda parte de este libro, usted: ¿Quiénes eran los Habsburgo y de dónde procedían?Los rasgos personales de los distintos gobernantes de los HabsburgoLas disputas familiares y las divisiones religiosas y nacionalesLa influencia cultural de los Habsburgo en EuropaLas innovaciones gubernamentales de los distintos gobernantes de los HabsburgoLos gobernantes ilustrados de Europa centralMaría Teresa, una de las gobernantes más fuertes de los Habsburgo¿Cómo se produjo el fin del Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico?¿Cómo provocó un serbio-bosnio el fin del Imperio austrohúngaro?¿Dónde están hoy los Habsburgo?Y mucho más.¡Adquiera este libro ahora para saber más sobre Historia de Austria y El Imperio de los Habsburgo!