☼ Greek Mythology ☼ Gods, Heroes and the Trojan War The Greek Mythology is indeed unparalleled in its engrossing appeal. To date, it serves to be an inspiration to box office hit movies, literature and much more. The fact that Greek Mythology, with its genesis in antiquity, can continue to fascinate generations of the modern world is remarkable in itself, but so are the many intriguing characters such as Zeus, Apollo, Aphrodite, Artemis, Ares and Athena. Inside you will learn about
From the invasion of Britain to the siege of Paris, the Viking age is indeed one of the most tumultuous and formative periods of European history. But what of the forces behind the seismic raids and explorations? What of the ingenious craftsmanship behind the longboats that were beyond their time? Often, a farrago of myths and facts continues to portray a rather foggy image of the Vikings; but could the Vikings truly be the savage seafarers that history condemns them to be? Inside you will learn about...The HistoryThe Raids and Settlements of the VikingsSiege of ParisThe Viking Dress CodeViking HomesThe Viking Age and MusicThe Viking LongshipThe Social Landscape of the VikingsThe LegendsRagnar LodbrokErik ThorvaldssonBjorn IronsideHarald HardradaThe GodsOdinThorLokiFrey (Freyr)Freyja (Freya)And much more This book provides a balanced and riveting account of the Viking age-from its dawn to dusk. Without white washing the savagery of the Vikings, it chronicles the many raids that were undertaken. It also presents another view point of these fascinating people. Employing the latest archeological finds and various sources, it paints a different yet factual picture of the Vikings. The book delves into the many cultural aspects of the society: religion-the Nordic gods-social structure, cloth, house and much besides. Their celebrated ship architecture is discussed at length, myths are debunked, legends are deliberated-many facets of this epoch are dilated in detail.
Greek GodsUnmatched in its wealth of mesmerizing tales, Greek Mythology continues to spell bind humanity millenniums later. And the gods are most certainly the epicenter of it all.The infamous affairs of Zeus, the wrath of Hera, the irrepressible greed of Poseidon, the notorious fidelity of Aphrodite and the vengeance of her husband Hephaestus-the Greek gods are quite the topic of intrigue.Enriched with the most enthusing accounts, the eBook familiarizes you with the celebrated Olympian gods. Each god is discussed at length, accompanied by stories that heighten their intriguing disposition.
This book is about the Cuban Missile Crisis; it's a short description of this controversial event and the factors that led up to it. The book tells you about the background, historical context, and the leading people involved in this event without going into excessive detail. It talks about the Cuban revolution, the Cold War, and the leaders of the principal countries involved. Inside you will read about... - The Cuban Revolution - The Cold War - Nikita Khrushchev - John F. Kennedy - Prelude To Crisis - Beginning of the Crisis - The Crisis Unfolds - The Crisis Ends - Lessons To Be Learned And much more
☆ Rome ☆Ancient Rome is indeed an intriguing subject of history. The Roman Empire maintained European hegemony for half a millennium; it had legendary rulers like Augustus who as they say "found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble."Inside you will learn about...✓ The Rise of Rome✓ The Roman Kingdom✓ The Roman Republic✓ The Roman Empire✓ The Fall of Rome✓ Ten Little Known Facts about Ancient RomeThis eBook relates the history of Ancient Rome from its dawn to dusk: The Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. The tumultuous wars, the celebrated rulers, the factors that occasioned the fall of Rome-every prominent event of this epoch is discussed thoroughly.Structured in a very convenient style, the eBook provides a full account of Ancient Rome.☆ Greece ☆The foundation of democracy, the genesis of the Olympic Games, the cradle of Western thinking; the inspiration of the Renaissance-the world owes Ancient Greece a lot more than one might think.Home to humanities greatest philosophers like Socrates, Aristotle and Plato, this era is enriched with a wealth of fascinating events. Spanning over a period of seven centuries and reigning over large territories stretching as far as Southwest Asia and the entire Mediterranean, the kingdoms of Greece were able to imbue half the world with their beautiful culture, art, literature and innovative thinking. Inside you will learn about...✓ The Rise of Ancient Greece✓ Archaic Greece✓ Classical Greece✓ Hellenistic Greece✓ The Fall of Ancient Greece✓ Ten Little Known Facts about Ancient GreeceThis eBook discusses each epoch of this electrifying era from beginning to end: The Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods and the fall of Ancient Greece. Enriched with riveting details of the era, this eBook will not only edify you but also keep you entranced. ☆ Egypt ☆Beginning from its unification in the 3rd millennium BC and ending in its annexation by the Roman Empire in 30 BC, Ancient Egypt had spanned for nearly 30 centuries, leaving behind a wealth of relics that continue to entrance the modern world.From the great pyramids of the Old Kingdom to the hypnotic tomb of Tutankhamen, Ancient Egypt is a topic of intrigue that has earned universal prominence. In fact, its unending stream of allure has established a study of its own: Egyptology.Inside you will learn about...✓ The Beginning of Ancient Egypt✓ The Old Kingdom✓ The Middle Kingdom✓ The New Kingdom✓ The End of Ancient Egypt✓ 10 Little Known Facts about Ancient EgyptStyled in a very convenient structure, this eBook discusses each epoch of the period: the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, the three Intermediate periods and the demise of the Empire. It also dilates on the various dynasties and pharaohs that reigned.The eBook provides a through insight into one of history's greatest eras.
△Egyptian Mythology△ The gods of Ancient Egypt conjure up images of hieroglyphs with animal-headed people, fantastic civilizations, and a past that seems both unimaginably distant and still tenuously connected to the present day. Although the names Ra, Anubis, and Isis still linger today in modern fiction, the truth about these gods reveals the ancient Egyptians themselves. Inside you will read about... ✓ Osiris ✓ Anubis ✓ Isis ✓ Ra ✓ Maat ✓ Hathor ✓ Wadjet ✓ Nefertum And many more A look at the principal gods of Ancient Egypt gives insight into the culture of world's first great civilization. Even today, their moments, their obelisks, and their pyramids endure and remind us that people can leave lasting marks on the world that humble and inspire us all.
A History from Beginning to End The modern Turkish state is one of the premiere powers in the Middle East. She possesses a formidable army and has important relationships and alliances with Western and European powers through her membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). However, many in the West are totally unaware that Turkey, in the very recent past, was the homeland to one of the most enigmatic and powerful empires in history: the Ottoman Empire. Inside you will read about... - List of Sultans - People of the Steppe - Foundation of Bones - War Machine - Coup d' tats, Corruption, Janissaries, and Decline - Betting on the Wrong Horse - Autopsy of an Empire The images that are evoked when one speaks of the Ottomans in the west is without fail Muslims in prayer, harems of exotic women, eunuch guards, lavish palaces and colourful fashions. All these things, without doubt, were indeed part and parcel of the Ottoman society and their royal court. Conversely, this is an extremely narrow view. Here we will dive into their world, their history, and their society. We do this to better understand the world's last great old world empire. The rise and fall of the Ottoman juggernaut informs and influences the Middle East to this day.
