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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Greco-Persian Wars, then keep reading...This cultural prominence was on full display during these wars, for the Greco-Persian Wars were documented by Herodotus, who is often said to be the father of modern history. His carefully detailed events inspired people like Thucydides to write his own history of the Peloponnesian War. These writers, although limited in terms of the sources available to them, were able to carefully document all of the events both during and after the war, and their versions of the story have been verified time and time again by various historians, helping enshrine these works as some of the most important in human history.Because of the work of Herodotus, we know that the conflict that eventually became the Greco-Persian Wars began along the coast of the modern nation of Turkey in a region known as Ionia. In this region, twelve Greek city-states, which had been free and independent since their founding, had recently been subjugated by the Kingdom of Lydia, which was shortly thereafter conquered by Persia. So, when the tyrant king Aristagoras called for the people of Ionia to revolt against the Persians in 499 BCE, the Ionian Greeks responded. Athens and Eritrea rushed in to support their besieged countrymen, and the Greco-Persian Wars were under way.In other words, the Greco-Persian Wars are often portrayed as a battle between good and evil. This is simultaneously an exaggeration and an oversimplification, but there is no doubt that this war, or series of wars, fought between some of the most powerful civilizations of the ancient era helped to plot the course of human history that we have been following up until this very day.In The Greco-Persian Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Conflicts Between the Achaemenid Empire and the Greek City-States, Including the Battle of Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, Plataea, and More, you will discover topics such asOn the Eve of WarThe Ionian RevoltDarius I Marches on Greece: The Battle of MarathonThe Interwar Years: Greece and Persia Prepare to Meet AgainThe Invasion of Xerxes Part 1: The Battles of Thermopylae and ArtemisiumThe Invasion of Xerxes Part 2: The Battles of Salamis and PlataeaThe Delian League WarsThe Aftermath of the WarThe Greek MilitaryThe Persian MilitaryAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Greco-Persian Wars, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

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

If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of Cuba, then keep reading...Four captivating manuscripts in one book:History of Cuba: A Captivating Guide to Cuban History, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel CastroHistory of Havana: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Capital of Cuba, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel CastroThe 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 BatistaFidel Castro: A Captivating Guide to a Cuban Communist Revolutionary Who Served as the President of Cuba for Over 30 YearsThe 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.Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:Cuba before ColumbusThe Arrival of the SpaniardsSlavery and SugarcaneWarThe Cry of YaraFreedomIndependent at LastA New LeaderCastro's CubaDesperate TimesA New HorizonAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:The Founding of HavanaCassava, Canals, and the French CorsairsThe Siege of HavanaThe Slaves of HavanaHurricanesThe Struggle for Independence Begins“Remember the Maine”The Havana High LifeAnother RevolutionCastro's VictoryCastro's HavanaAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:An 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!Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include:An 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 the history of Cuba, click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of the French Revolution, then keep reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book:The French Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Ten-Year Revolution in France and the Impact Made by Napoleon BonaparteMarie Antoinette: A Captivating Guide to the Last Queen of France Before and During the French Revolution, Including Her Relationship with King Louis XVIFew 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.Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:A 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!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:An Archduchess is BornMaria Antonia Becomes Marie AntoinetteThe DauphineQueen at NineteenA Marriage at Odds with ItselfThe Issue of HeirsMadame DeficitCount Axel von FersonThe Lost ChildrenThe Diamond Necklace ScandalQueen of FashionThe French RevolutionThe October ChapterAnxious Days at the TuileriesAn Attempt to FleeDeath of the MonarchyAnd much more!So if you want to learn more about the French Revolution, click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating History of BabylonThe Babylonian influence upon its successors and even modern society knows no bounds. One of the leading civilizations of Mesopotamia, the Babylonians provided the fundamentals of mathematics, agriculture, architecture, metallurgy, and other influential and necessary fields required to develop other great civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, and even contemporary nations like China and the United States. Without them, no neoteric world could exist.In Babylon: A Captivating Guide to the Kingdom in Ancient Mesopotamia, Starting from the Akkadian Empire to the Battle of Opis Against Persia, Including Babylonian Mythology and the Legacy of Babylonia, you will discover topics such asThe Land of the BabyloniansLife, Culture, and Gender Roles Throughout the YearsWhere Superstition Met ScienceBabylonia Before the BabyloniansThe Amorite Dynasty or the First BabyloniansThe First Fall of Babylon and the Rise of the KassitesAssyrian Domination and Rule, 911-619 BCEThe Neo-Babylonian EmpireThe Persian Conquest and Hellenistic PeriodReligion, Mythology, and the Creation MythsThe Short Version of the Biblical BabyloniansAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Babylon, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

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

If you want to discover the remarkable history of Mesopotamia, then keep reading...Seven captivating manuscripts in one book:Sumerians: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Sumerian History, Sumerian Mythology and the Mesopotamian Empire of the Sumer CivilizationGilgamesh: A Captivating Guide to Gilgamesh the King and the Epic of GilgameshUr: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Important Sumerian City-States in Ancient MesopotamiaAssyrian History: A Captivating Guide to the Assyrians and Their Powerful Empire in Ancient MesopotamiaBabylon: A Captivating Guide to the Kingdom in Ancient Mesopotamia, Starting from the Akkadian Empire to the Battle of Opis Against Persia, Including Babylonian Mythology and the Legacy of BabyloniaHammurabi: A Captivating Guide to the Sixth King of the First Babylonian Dynasty, Including the Code of HammurabiThe 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 DynastiesSome of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:The Ancient Sumerians In a NutshellThe Social Structure of Ancient SumeriansThe Religion and Mythology of Ancient SumeriansThe Sumerian Kingdoms ChronologyThe Everyday Life of Ancient SumeriansAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:The History of the EpicAll Eleven TabletsSumerian Poems About GilgameshAnd much, much more!In part 3 of this book, you will:Get a sense of how Ur came to existence, how it grew, reached its zenith, fell, re-rose, and ultimately perished until it reemerged a little over a century and a half agoLearn of its history, laden with wars, trade, divine worship, political corruption, and entertainmentAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include:The Assyrians Arrive in Mesopotamia: The Early Assyrian PeriodThe Birth of a Civilization: The Old Assyrian Empire to the Middle Assyrian EmpireThe Beginning of the Neo-Assyrian EmpireImperial Expansion and the Golden Age of the Neo-Assyrian EmpireThe Fall of the EmpireAssyrian GovernmentAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 5 of this book include:The Land of the BabyloniansLife, Culture, and Gender Roles Throughout the YearsWhere Superstition Met ScienceBabylonia Before the BabyloniansThe Amorite Dynasty or the First BabyloniansThe First Fall of Babylon and the Rise of the KassitesAssyrian Domination and Rule, 911-619 BCEAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 6 of this book include:Babylon Before Hammurabi: Position of the City in Mesopotamia, Early RulersRise of Hammurabi: Wars and Achievements Chronology of HammurabiHammurabi’s Character: Physical Appearance, Relations with Other Rulers, Glimpses of His PersonalityThe Code of Hammurabi and Early Mesopotamian LawAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Mesopotamia, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

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

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

If you want to discover the captivating history of the kings of Israel and Judah, then keep reading...The history of the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah and their kings is a story of epic heroes and villains. David was the God-chosen savior who fought giants, and the remarkable individual who inspired the world’s greatest artists to create their immortal sculptures and paintings. Solomon is regarded as the author of many of the proverbs that we still use—and the ancient sources say he was married to seventy foreign princesses. The protagonists of this book also include famous rulers of the ancient world, such as Queen of Sheba and Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.You will learn how David unified the nation, but you’ll also find out about his dark secret and its terrible consequences. You will discover all about the golden age of Solomon, the building of his Temple, and the legendary Ark of the Covenant—and you’ll also learn how ruthless he was toward his subjects near the end of his reign. In addition to that, you will get to know the roots of the conflict between the Israelite tribes, why the Jewish kingdom had split in two, and how the two disunited kingdoms fell to the mighty empires of Egypt and Babylon.This book covers a timespan of about half a millennium. The first couple of chapters, which cover Israel’s shift from tribal government to a centralized monarchy, tell the stories of the people and events initially described in the two Books of Samuel (Sam. 1 and 2). The rest of the book follows the storyline of the two Books of Kings (Kings 1 and 2).In The Kings of Israel and Judah: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Jewish Kingdom of David and Solomon, the Divided Monarchy, and the Assyrian and Babylonian Conquests of Samaria and Jerusalem, you will discover topics such asThe Last JudgesGive Us a KingA Boy from BethlehemSaul Has a RivalKing DavidDavid’s DownfallThe HorrorsKing SolomonDivided MonarchyThe Kings of the Divided Monarchy Until the Fall of IsraelTen Lost Tribes: The Destruction and Fall of IsraelJudah’s Resistance and ReformsThe Fall of Jerusalem and the End of the Kingdom of JudahAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the kings of Israel and Judah, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

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

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Peloponnesian War, then keep reading...The Peloponnesian War enveloped the entire Greek world, from Syracuse on the island of Sicily to the shores of western Turkey. It ravaged the Greek population and produced great hardships, and it led to the eventual downfall of the Athenian Empire and the rise of the Spartan Empire.But during this time of great challenge, Greek culture would once again reveal itself as one of the richest and most interesting of the time. An intellectual psyche based on morality and rationalism caused people to question the nature of war more than they ever had before, as well as the functionality and purpose of democracy, and this perspective led to tremendous achievements in both art and literature. And it’s during this war that the world was introduced to one of the greatest philosophers of all time: Socrates.So, while it’s true that war should be avoided at all costs, it’s also true that it’s a great teacher. It shows people who they are, and it forces them to rise up in the face of great adversity. And while the Athenians did eventually fall to the Spartans, neither side won or lost. The only losers were those who lived during this tragic conflict that was defined by famine and plague, and the only winners were those who came afterward and who were able to enjoy the tremendous advancements in human culture that came from one of the most prolific conflicts of all time.In The Peloponnesian War: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Greek War Between the Two Leading City-States in Ancient Greece—Athens and Sparta, you will discover topics such asUnderstanding PeloponneseThe Peloponnesian and Delian LeaguesRising Tensions Between Athens and Sparta: The First Peloponnesian War to the Thirty Years’ PeaceThe Archidamian War to the Peace of NiciasThe Attack of Syracuse Brings More WarThe Ionian War and the Fall of AthensFighting in an Ancient Greek ArmyThe War’s Impact on Greek CulturePhilosophy During War: SocratesAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Peloponnesian War, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating life of Fred Rogers, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!Mister Rogers was more than just a puppeteer, a teacher, or an entertainer, though he was all those things; he was also a trusted friend and advisor. Rogers spoke personably with kids and helped them identify and organize their emotions. He explained how to deal with anger in simple, relatable terms and sang songs to help his guests and viewers cope with their feelings. He told generations of young people that it was okay to cry and show emotion since these are feelings every person experiences.In Fred Rogers: A Captivating Guide to the Man Behind Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, you will discover topics such asA Boy with a Name That Said It AllThe College YearsFamily LifeWorking for NBCPublic Television and The Children’s CornerMisterogers and the Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMister Rogers’ NeighborhoodProgram Themes and DistributionCelebrity Sightings in the NeighborhoodThe Assassination of Robert KennedyThe Famous Foot BathPBS Funding and the Supreme CourtI Don’t Want to Eat Anything That Has a MotherMister Rogers Goes to Sesame StreetMister Rogers the ComposerThe Conflict SeriesWhen Fred Met KokoFred Retires from the NeighborhoodSatire and CriticismIllness and DeathAwards and LegacyDaniel Tiger’s NeighborhoodAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Fred Rogers, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

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

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Minoans, then keep reading...The Minoans continue to be an intriguing subject for modern audiences because they are like a puzzle missing half of its pieces. Individuals have a rough idea of what it might look like, but there could be surprises no one even thinks of because all traces of the image are gone. For archaeologists, historians, tourists, scholars, fans of mythology, and students of the ancient world, the Minoans are this broken puzzle.The Minoans were an ancient civilization that built their settlements on islands in the Aegean Sea. They lived almost 5,000 years ago and left behind traces of their lives but not enough for people to create a complete picture. Ever since the early 20th century, the Minoans have been a subject of interest thanks to the discoveries and excavations by Sir Arthur Evans, a British archaeologist who found the first Minoan ruins and named them after the mythological King Minos and his Minotaur. Evans was able to gain almost sole access to the lands of the Cretan government for excavation by paying for it with funds generated by his supporters in 1900. He and his crew unearthed the massive palace complex of Knossos, one of the most famous archaeological excavation sites in history.From the work of Evans and others, the puzzle of the Minoans has slowly gained more pieces. Through the study of material culture, modern audiences now know quite a bit about artistic techniques, favorite subjects, fashion, daily life, gender roles, and who the Minoans traded with. An observer can tell that the Minoans were a seafaring mercantile civilization, that they built magnificent urban centers, and that they had a form of proto-writing.In Minoans: A Captivating Guide to an Essential Bronze Age Society in Ancient Greece Called the Minoan Civilization, you will discover topics such asWhere and When Did the Minoans Live?Known History of the Minoans before the MycenaeansSociety, Culture, and Daily LifeTrade and Shipbuilding on the Mediterranean SeaLanguage and Linear AThe Potential Predecessors of Greek ReligionArtArchitectureTheories about the Collapse of CivilizationAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Minoans, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of ancient Japan, then keep reading...Japan, the country of the rising sun, is today known as one of the most prosperous and technologically advanced nations despite not having many natural resources. It is full of hardworking, ethical people that live with a mix of old-time traditions and new-age progressive lifestyles. It’s the land of famed and virtuous samurai warriors, for whom loyalty is everything, and of legendary and adept ninja assassins, capable of bypassing any obstacle.No less famed is Japanese art, unique in its style and form, from short haiku songs to breathtaking watercolor paintings, both amazingly vivid and simplistic in form. It’s the country of Buddhist Zen masters, who were wise and spiritual, symbols of moderation and morality. At the same time, it’s the culture of geishas, who represented indulgence, entertainment, and corporeal desires. Today, it is one of the most liberal and democratic countries, yet it still has an emperor on the throne and a long tradition of sh┼ìguns, who were more or less military dictators. All in all, Japan seems to be a country of paradoxes and oppositions, of yin and yang.Yet it doesn’t seem to suffer from it; instead, it is thriving, growing, and developing, and it has been doing so for a long time. From those contradictions, a sense of unity and pride arose, guiding Japanese history and civilizational development through the ages, leaving an unquestionable mark on the world heritage and mankind.But this is only the surface of an astonishing culture that deserves a deeper look. This guide will lead you into that dive, showing how those characteristics synonymous with the Japanese civilization gradually appeared, formed, and transformed through time.Learning about Japan’s history, its past failures and successes and how they shaped their nation, will also illuminate how this civilization developed, while at the same time presenting a full array of interesting stories, persons, and events.In Ancient Japan: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient History of Japan, Their Ancient Civilization, and Japanese Culture, Including Stories of the Samurai, you will discover topics such asOrigins of Imperial Japan and Its PeopleBirth of Imperial Japan and Its CultureHistory of Classical JapanEarly Medieval JapanLate Medieval JapanJapanese SocietyWarriors of Ancient JapanReligious Life in JapanJapanese CultureAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about ancient Japan, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of Sparta, then keep reading...Sparta is one of the first names that comes to mind when we think about the ancient world. And this is for good reason. After its founding sometime in the 10th century BCE, Sparta soon rose to be one of the most powerful city-states in not only the Greek but the entire ancient world.Its unique government, which featured two kings and an elected senate, helped it achieve relative political stability early on in its history, and Spartan leaders were able to use this to expand their power and influence in the region surrounding Sparta as well as the rest of the Peloponnesian Peninsula.Perhaps the most significant achievement in all of Spartan history, though, was their defeat of the Athenians in the Peloponnesian War. This conflict, which lasted roughly 30 years, put the two greatest Greek city-states of the time, Athens and Sparta, up against one another, and the result, a Spartan victory, helped to reshape the entire ancient world. It ushered in a period of Spartan hegemony which was radically different than when the Athenians sat atop the Greek world.Unfortunately for the Spartans, though, their time spent as the leaders of the Greek world would be short-lived. Alliances were made between recent and past enemies, and these coalitions were able to overwhelm the Spartans and force them to surrender. After this, Sparta would fall in prominence, but it would continue to be important when the Romans took control of most of the Mediterranean and western Asia.Nevertheless, we should not take the fact that Sparta eventually fell from prominence as a sign that their time was not a great one. A unique appetite for collaboration helped to produce a truly unique form of government, and a keen understanding of what makes an army great helped Sparta grow from a collection of five small villages at the beginning of the last millennium BCE into a thriving Greek polis that would come to sit atop the entire Greek world.In Spartans: A Captivating Guide to the Fierce Warriors of Ancient Greece, Including Spartan Military Tactics, the Battle of Thermopylae, How Sparta Was Ruled, and More, you will discover topics such asWho Were the SpartansThe Growth of Spartan Power: The Messenian WarsA Growing Rivalry with Athens: The Greco-Persian WarsVictory over Athens: The Birth of the Spartan EmpireSpartan Hegemony, the Corinthian War, and Sparta’s DeclineSpartan Government, Military, and SocietyAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Spartans, 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’ WarKnights 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.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 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 asPolitical 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 Joan of Arc, then keep reading...Joan's story almost feels like a novel instead of a part of history. She was a shining savior on a warhorse, waving her white banner and calling her soldiers forth to victory; but she was also painfully and intensely human, a young girl who wept and bled just the same as the rest of us. In the same breath, it is as easy to relate to Joan as it is to be awed by her incredible character.She may have been beatified as a saint, but Joan of Arc was in many ways a very ordinary human being, a person who felt pain and fear, a person who made mistakes and who had moments of weakness. This book follows her through her extraordinary journey. Feel her terror as she first experienced her visions. See her determination as she convinced a cynical captain to grant her passage to the Dauphin. Experience her exhilaration and faith as she led the French army to victory after victory. Weep alongside her as the King of France betrayed her. Suffer with her during her long imprisonment in the hands of her enemies. And cry with the witnesses who saw her burn for a crime she did not commit.She was Joan of Arc, a person whose life remains wreathed in mystery, but nonetheless a fascinating adventure. And this is her story.In Joan of Arc: A Captivating Guide to a Heroine of France and Her Role During the Lancastrian Phase of the Hundred Years’ War, you will discover topics such asThe 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 Joan of Arc, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

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