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Explore the Fascinating Life of John F. Kennedy. Gallup's List of Widely Admired People of the Twentieth Century places President John F. Kennedy in the third slot, behind Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mother Teresa. Needless to say, President Kennedy's name is one that will not soon be forgotten. Many people will simply recall him as the handsome president who reigned for a short while before his unfortunate death at the hands of an assassin in Dallas,...
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You hear about it all the time, but how much do you really know about the island nation of Hawaii? How did ancient Hawaiians navigate thousands of miles across the open ocean without modern methods, without getting lost and somehow finding new islands? How did such a rich culture come to exist in the most isolated archipelago in the world? And is the nickname "Island Paradise" an accurate description of the many types of beautiful, intriguing, and...
3) La guerra mexicano-estadounidense: Una guía fascinante del conflicto armado entre los Estados Unidos
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Did you know that the United States tried to buy territory from Mexico before the war? The Mexican-American War was a brief military conflict 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 lasting effect in both countries. Yet why do people often ignore this war? Although it was one of the first major offensive wars waged by the United States, the truth is that...
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Explore la fascinante historia y mitología de los mayas
En esta fascinante guía usted descubrirá por qué los mayas han alcanzado tal admiración alrededor del mundo por encima de las muchas otras civilizaciones que existieron en Mesoamérica en aquel tiempo. Conocerá la forma en que se desarrolló la civilización maya, los principales puntos de inflexión en sus 3000 años de historia, los misterios en relación con su caída y algunos de los...
5) La Edad Media: Una Guía fascinante del período de la historia entre la caída del Imperio romano y
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Si usted quiere descubrir la fascinante historia de la Edad Media, entonces continúe leyendo...Tras la caída de Roma en 476 d. C., toda la dinámica de Europa experimentó un cambio total en torno al poder y la cultura. La Edad Media fue un período de la historia interesante de aproximadamente seis siglos, durante el cual Europa estaba tratando de descubrir su identidad y cómo sobreviviría al caos provocado por la caída de Roma.
En La Edad...
6) La Guerra de los Cien Años: Una Fascinante Guía de los Conflictos entre la Casa Inglesa de Planta
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Si desea descubrir la cautivadora historia de la Guerra de los Cien Años, continúe leyendo...Caballeros y batallas, princesas y castillos, asedios y profetas guerreros que lideran el camino hacia la victoria sobre relucientes caballos blancos: todo parece ser parte de mitos y leyendas. Sin embargo, la historia de la Guerra de los Cien Años contiene estos elementos, y es una historia completamente verdadera.
La historia de esta guerra se vuelve...
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Explora la Fascinante Historia y Mitología de los Aztecas Nada queda de la antigua civilización Mesoamericana que se autodenominaba los Mexicas, mejor conocidos por nosotros como los aztecas. Nada excepto su notable historia. En este libro, discutimos sus orígenes enigmáticos y cómo los Aztecas se elevaron de las tribus nómadas al poder dominante en Mesoamérica a una velocidad asombrosa. Vagará por las calles de su gran ciudad capital, Tenochtitlán,...
8) Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: A Captivating Guide to the Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gar
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You probably have heard of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But how much do you really know about it?
The ancient world was home to some of the greatest civilizations in history. The Egyptians, the Greeks, the Babylonians, and others wanted to leave their mark on history so others would remember their greatness. And what better way to explore that greatness than to examine some of the greatest wonders the world has ever known?
Most people can...
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En general, los estadounidenses muestran un gran respeto por sus tropas, y con razón. Pero, ¿cuál es la historia de las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos? ¿Cómo surgió el ejército estadounidense?
Es posible que las respuestas a estas preguntas no sean tan sencillas como podría pensarse. El complejo industrial militar estadounidense, como lo llamó en su día un expresidente, no siempre fue tan ágil y eficiente.
Comenzó más o menos...
10) History of Arizona and New Mexico: A Captivating Guide to the Grand Canyon State and the Land of
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Two manuscripts in one audiobook:
In the first part of this audiobook, you will:
In the second part of this audiobook, you will know:
Scroll up and click on the "add to cart" button today to learn about the History of Arizona and New Mexico!
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the War of 1812, then pay attention...
Among all of the conflicts that took place in American history, the War of 1812 is one of the most unique wars that helped to shape many of the important American milestones in the years to come. It was also a battle of surprises and irony as well-firstly, the weaknesses of both parties ultimately ended up being their respective strengths in the two years of...
12) Western and Eastern Civilizations: A Captivating Guide to the Pivotal Moments and Enduring Tradit
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Embark on a Captivating Journey through the Epochs of Human History
Two manuscripts in one audiobook:
• Western Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Greek and Roman Civilizations, Christianity, Medieval Europe, and Modern Times
• Eastern Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Chinese, Japanese, and Indian Civilizations, Buddhism, Medieval Asia, and Modern Times
In the part Western Civilization, you will:
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Explore the captivating history of the Vietnam War!
The Vietnam War represented a watershed not only in American and Vietnamese history but also internationally. It wasn't just a battle between two nations, but between two ideologies, two military strategies, and a fight for the hearts and minds of two vastly different national populations. Few conflicts in global history symbolize as much as Vietnam. From the civil rights movement to the role of...
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Explore the Captivating Life of P. T. Barnum
He wasn't always the Great Showman. In fact, Phineas Taylor Barnum grew up in relative poverty with only his wits to help him along. When his father died, the 15-year-old boy entered the working world as a shopkeeper's assistant. In leaps and bounds, he worked his way from assistant to shop owner, lottery office owner, and, eventually, entertainment promoter. The bulk of his career was focused on his beloved...
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2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro
• Segunda Guerra Mundial: Una guía fascinante de principio a fin (Libro en Español/World War 2 Spanish Book Version)
• Día D: Una Guía Fascinante de la Batalla de Normandía (Libro en Español/D Day Spanish Book Version)
La Segunda Guerra Mundial fue uno de los eventos más traumáticos en la historia de la humanidad. En todo el mundo, los conflictos existentes se fusionaron, enzarzando a las naciones en...
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Did you know that the Klondike Gold Rush was the biggest and fastest movement of people in North American history?
From 1897 to 1898, over 100,000 men and women walked, rode, paddled, and sailed thousands of miles to the Klondike River area of the Canadian Yukon in search of gold.
Out of those 100,000 people, only about a quarter ever made it to the goldfields, and those who did mostly went home empty-handed. But for a very lucky, hard-working, and...
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Explore the captivating history of the Culper Ring!
Spying and warfare have always gone hand-in-hand. From Julius Caesar to modern generals, we have accounts of commanders covertly gathering information about their opponents, ensuring they have the intelligence they need to conduct a war. George Washington was not late to realize he needed a spy ring to defeat the British in the American Revolution. So, the Culper Ring was created, and their work...
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Explore the fascinating life of Alexander Hamilton!
Alexander Hamilton is one of the most extraordinary figures in American history. A deep thinker, a military leader, and a political dynamo, he was George Washington's right-hand man and perhaps the most important figure in the shaping of the Constitution. His policies and practices in government set the United States down a path of commercial wealth and economic stability. His ideas still resonate...
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• Historia de España: Una guía fascinante de la historia española, desde la Hispania romana, los visigodos, el Imperio español, los Borbones y la guerra de la independencia española hasta el presente
• Los vascos: Una guía fascinante de la historia del País Vasco, desde la prehistoria, pasando por la dominación romana y la Edad Media hasta el presente
Este libro examinará los altibajos de la historia...
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