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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...
2) 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.
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3) 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...
5) Modern Japan: A Captivating Guide to Modern Japanese History, Starting From the Period of the Tokuga
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Mention Japanese history to a non-Japanese, and the first thing that will likely come to mind is the samurai, the legendary warrior elite who ruled the country for over one thousand years. But how did they meet their end?
With their two swords, top-knot haircut, and legendary code of honor, the samurai were the absolute, unquestioned rulers of the country. That all began to change rapidly when the "black ships" of US Commodore Matthew Perry arrived...
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Napoleonic Wars, then keep reading...
The Napoleonic Wars, which took place between 1803 and 1815, were spearheaded by probably France's best tactician and military strategist to date, General Napoleon Bonaparte. His tactics and strategies were so grounded that it has served as the basis for many major warfare campaigns and maneuvers, both during his lifetime as well as after his demise. Even...
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How two worlds became one.
In this audiobook, you will understand how Christopher Columbus proposed something new: reaching the riches of the East Indies by sailing west from Europe. The rulers of Spain agreed to support his risky venture, and he sailed off in 1492. He unexpectedly ran into two continents nobody in Europe knew about. He didn't discover the continents; that had been done centuries before.
Discover how the Old World of Eurasia and Africa...
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Explore the captivating life of George Patton. General George S. Patton remains a household name to this day even though he died decades ago. Not only was he a brilliant military commander, he was also a forceful personality and a flamboyant human being whose strong character led him through many difficulties. This biography aims to tell Patton's story in a captivating manner that will bring him to life for the education and enjoyment of young and...
9) Cuba: A Captivating Guide to the History of Cuba and Havana, The Cuban Revolution and Fidel Castro
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If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of Cuba, then pay attention...
Four captivating manuscripts in one audiobook:
History of Cuba: A Captivating Guide to Cuban History, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro
History of Havana: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Capital of Cuba, Starting from Christopher Columbus' Arrival to Fidel Castro
The Cuban Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Armed...
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Explore the rise of Adolf Hitler. Was Hitler, as Ian Kershaw asked, a natural consequence of German history, or an aberration? Not that Hitler had been in hiding, waiting to attack. The Führer had actually been following an aggressive and savage foreign policy for almost 10 years, and been named Man of the Year by Time magazine in 1938. This is not an audiobook about World War II, but about the man, Adolf Hitler, one of the faces and names that still...
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Explore how FDR went from almost dying at birth to leading the United States through the Great Depression and World War II
As the 32nd president of the United States of America, Franklin Delano Roosevelt is a common household name in both his home country and the world. Known as the man who led the United States through the Great Depression and World War II, Roosevelt was a leader and a statesman, a scholar, and a politician. Franklin D. Roosevelt...
12) Joan of Arc: A Captivating Guide to a Heroine of France and Her Role During the Lancastrian Phase
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If you want to discover the captivating history of Joan of Arc, then pay attention. 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...
13) Louisiana Purchase: A Captivating Guide to a Major Turning Point in the History of the United States
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The history of the Louisiana Purchase: The greatest land deal in history!
Do you know the WHOLE story about the Louisiana Purchase? From the first Europeans and Native Americans to its purchase from France and first explorations? Some people thought it cost too much and was too much land, while others saw it as the future of the United States. Who was right? Did France even have the right to sell the Louisiana Territory to the US? How did the Louisiana...
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Explore the lives and relationship of two great leaders: Churchill and Roosevelt
Two captivating manuscripts in one audiobook:
Winston Churchill: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Winston S. Churchill
Franklin Roosevelt: A Captivating Guide to the Life of FDR
Any general biography of Churchill and Roosevelt will provide an overview of their greatest achievements, but Winston and Franklin had other goals and desires that are often ignored and forgotten....
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Explore the captivating life of Martin Van Buren History chiefly remembers Martin Van Buren as the eighth president of the United States (1837- 1841). He was also, however, notable for achieving many firsts in American politics. He was the first American president to be born a citizen of the country, and not a British subject. He was the first Dutchman and the first man without Anglo-Saxon ancestry to serve as president. He was the first and only...
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Imperial Rome saw the rise of good and bad emperors. How much do you really know about their lives?
To this day, we feel the influence of imperial Rome. After all, imperial Rome was one of the first successful "melting pots" of cultures. The Romans took what worked and discarded what didn't work, showing that it was possible to have a stable, centralized government over an extremely large area.
But there's also another side to imperial Rome. Intrigue,...
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Explore the captivating history of ancient Greece! The culture and events of Greece were so influential they have a significant effect on modern-day people all over the world. The ancient Greeks gave birth to democracy, a political system frequently used and considered by some as the best form of government. Great minds from Greece also made incredible and vital discoveries such as the water mill, the basics of geometry and using medicine to cure...
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Explore how the Second World War began, the aftermath, and the events in between, while also getting an in-depth look into the extraordinary military operation called D-Day.
Two captivating manuscripts in one audiobook:
World War 2: A Captivating Guide from Beginning to End
D-Day: A Captivating Guide to the Battle for Normandy
The Second World War was one of the most traumatic events in human history. Across the world, existing conflicts became...
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The Roman civilization is probably the single most important civilization in the history of the planet. Its expansion defined Europe. Its constitution shaped societies from Russia in the east to the United States and Latin America in the west. Not even its conquerors were immune to the superior Roman culture. In this new captivating history book, you'll learn all you need to know about Roman institutions and politics. But our focus will be on the...
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La cultura finlandesa tiene siglos de antigüedad, pero Finlandia es una nación independiente desde hace poco más de cien años.
La historia de Finlandia es un tema interesante lleno de conceptos erróneos. ¿Le sorprendería saber que los finlandeses, en su mayoría, no eran vikingos? ¿O que Finlandia no forma parte de Escandinavia? Los finlandeses ni siquiera están emparentados con sus vecinos más cercanos: Suecia, Noruega y Dinamarca.
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