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Discover the remarkable life of Al Capone...Al Capone and Chicago at one time were almost synonymous. While opinions of the infamous mob leader varied from group to group, Capone was at one point seen by many as a lovable outlaw and modern Robin Hood. How could this man who ran the most vicious criminal organization in the country become so beloved by the general public? Was it the rags to riches tale of an immigrant that rose from the bottom to make it to the big time that transfixed the nation? Or is it something else entirely? Let us discover just what is it about the life of Al Capone that seems to spark both disgust and admiration in those that hear it. This is the story of the life and enduring legend of the American-Italian mobster that some loved and others loved to hate. Discover a plethora of topics such asHow Capone Became ScarfaceThe Murder of McSwigginPublic Enemy Number OneTaking Down CaponeHoled up in AlcatrazThe Last Days of Al CaponeAnd much more!

Malcolm X"I am not a racist. I am against every form of racism and segregation, every form of discrimination. I believe in human beings, and that all human beings should be respected as such, regardless of their color." How could Malcolm X, whose favorite mantra was "the white man is the devil," have been the author of those words? How could this man, who was known for advocating hatred and separation, have come to inspire a nation in their search to eliminate racial prejudices? In this book, you will join Malcolm X on his sincere search for truth. Inside you will read about...Γ£ô A Troubled ChildhoodΓ£ô Dealing, Gambling, and Pimping in HarlemΓ£ô Prison Time and the Nation of IslamΓ£ô Malcolm X Rises to ProminenceΓ£ô Final Years and AssassinationAnd much more!You will discover the painful, tortuous journey of Malcolm X''s life which holds the key to the influences and experiences that shaped this man''s mind. To get a glimpse of the true Malcolm X, you have to walk alongside him. You have to allow yourself to visualize the dark paths through which he passed.

Discover the remarkable life of Andrew Carnegie...He has roads, schools, libraries, and the famous Carnegie Hall all named after him. But who was this industrialist and business titan of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century? What were his struggles and how did he help the world with his philanthropic contributions? Was the story of this Scottish immigrant truly a rags to riches one? And what was it that caused Andrew Carnegie's desire to give his great wealth away? He built the greatest business empire the world had ever seen. He founded incredible libraries, art museums, and donated to charities by the boatload. In this book, we will discover the incredible story of Andrew Carnegie's life from beginning to end. Discover a plethora of topics such asThe Life of a Scottish Bobbin BoyCarnegie Enters the Railroad BusinessCarnegie During the Civil WarReturn to ScotlandThe Gospel of WealthFalse Claims and FraudAnd much more!

Battle of the Bulge - World War IIThe bloodiest battle in American history earned its name from the war correspondents who were covering the conflict. The "bulge" was a protuberance 50 miles wide and 70 miles deep in the American lines. The Germans, who had been in flight from the American invasion of Normandy, were not supposed to be in the Ardennes region, with its terrain deemed too difficult for tanks to move or soldiers to fight. That deadly assumption left the Ardennes and the town of Bastogne insufficiently defended by 80,000 American soldiers, most of whom had minimal battle experience. Attacking them were more than 400,000 well-armed German troops, many of whom had earned their fighting experience on the deadly Eastern Front. Inside you will read about...✓ After the Normandy Invasion✓ The Siege of Bastogne✓ The German Infiltration✓ Nuts!✓ Old Blood and Guts✓ The Last Major German OffensiveAnd much more! Trapped and surrounded by the Germans, the besieged Americans seemed doomed. But a daring action by General Patton would break through the German lines and end the siege of Bastogne, bringing supplies and reinforcements that would allow the Americans to prove their mettle at the largest battle fought on the Western Front in Europe.