Captivating History

Did you know that Western civilization has influenced the lives of almost everyone alive today?What do you know about Western civilization? It might sound like a funny question to ask, but a lot of people don't realize how much the West has impacted the world. The values of Western civilization have influenced laws, people's sense of individuality, and even our morals.This book will trace Western civilization back to its roots. In this epic quest, we head all the way back to Greece when Greek philosophers like Socrates and Plato pondered the very meaning of life. Explore the depths of knowledge that were probed by Greek schools of thought, such as the Stoics and the Cynics.Was it better to stoically grin and bear the troubles of life as the Stoics advised, or was it better to simply shrug one's shoulders and declare everything to be pointless, stupid, and absurd?And in the middle of these philosophers' quest, a missionary from Judea named Paul of Tarsus stepped in to spread the "good news" of the Gospels. Christianity and other schools of thought converged, and the Roman Empire helped to facilitate the spread of these ideas far and wide. Soon, the foundations for Western civilization had been firmly established.These ideas would later undergo renaissances, reformations, and scientific revolutions, but the basic foundation has remained in place. Here, in this book, we explore all of the fascinating aspects of the great framework upon which our modern Western civilization rests.In this book, you will learn the following: Greek philosophical and scientific discoveriesThe convergence of Greco-Roman and Christian beliefsHow Western civilization transformed during the Middle AgesThe Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific RevolutionThe march toward modernism and how that impacted the globeAnd much more

La paranoia y las recriminaciones desatadas por las inquisiciones religiosas son extraordinarias.Este libro explora la Inquisici n en profundidad, sin dejar piedra sin remover para encontrar la ra z de lo que impuls estas persecuciones religiosas.La mayor a de la gente conoce la Inquisici n espa ola, pero hubo otras inquisiciones, como las llevadas a cabo por los romanos y los portugueses. Qu fue lo que motiv a estos fervientes fan ticos religiosos a aplastar todas las opiniones contrarias de su entorno?Es bastante f cil pintar a un bando como los buenos y al otro como los malos. Pero, a menos que seamos un grupo de ni os jugando a polic as y ladrones, esta es una interpretaci n demasiado simplista, estrecha de miras y vaga de lo que es una historia muy compleja. En este libro exploramos todos los oscuros recovecos de lo que desencaden la investigaci n masiva de la fe de los dem s y la persecuci n desenfrenada de las creencias religiosas.En este libro fascinante, descubrir lo siguiente: Las causas profundas de la Inquisici n.Las verdaderas motivaciones de la persecuci n.Los duros m todos de tortura utilizados para obtener confesiones.El costo estimado que la Inquisici n tuvo en la vida de las personas.C mo termin la Inquisici n.Su impacto y su legado. Y mucho m s

A todo el mundo le gustan las historias de aventuras y valor. Y eso es precisamente lo que encontrar en este libro. La gente se emociona leyendo sobre caballeros de brillante armadura que corren por el campo de batalla y hacen todo tipo de obras caballerescas. Este es un libro sobre una de las rdenes de caballeros m s conocidas de la Edad Media. Lo mejor de todo es que no se trata de ficci n; los templarios fueron muy reales y su historia es asombrosa. La historia de los caballeros templarios se traza desde su comienzo hasta su final. Este libro tambi n incluye algunas de las leyendas y mitos m s conocidos de los caballeros templarios y c mo su influencia se sigue sintiendo hoy en d a.Las cruzadas cobran vida en las p ginas de este libro. Los templarios fueron una fuerza formal y personificaron el esp ritu cruzado de la poca. Los lectores aprender n algo m s que episodios de combate, ya que este libro examina la otra cara de los templarios, como la forma en que financiaban sus esfuerzos, su capacidad para administrar tierras y propiedades, y lo que los convert a en los monjes guerreros m s asombrosos de todos. Tambi n descubrir c mo este grupo de hombres valientes y virtuosos fue derribado por la codicia de un solo hombre. La historia de los templarios es una historia de caballer a que no se encuentra en los cuentos de hadas. Eran hombres con una misi n, y muchos murieron tratando de cumplirla. Los lectores amantes de los relatos de la Edad Media descubrir n historias sobre la orden que mucha gente desconoce. Lo mejor de todo es que estas historias son reales. Quien lea este libro descubrir lo siguiente: Los templarios sol an estar en inferioridad num rica en el campo de batalla, pero de todos modos sal an victoriosos.Muchos castillos templarios a n existen y son incre bles atracciones tur sticas.Los templarios fueron algunos de los mayores terratenientes de Europa.Los templarios no solo eran guerreros, sino tambi n gestores financieros.Algunas pr cticas bancarias comunes tienen su origen en los templarios.Sus leyendas siguen siendo populares hoy en d a. Y mucho m s Despl cese hacia arriba y haga clic en el bot n a adir a la cesta para empezar a aprender m s sobre los caballeros templarios.

En general, los estadounidenses muestran un gran respeto por sus tropas, y con raz n. Pero, cu l es la historia de las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos? C mo surgi el ej rcito estadounidense? Es posible que las respuestas a estas preguntas no sean tan sencillas como podr a pensarse. El complejo industrial militar estadounidense, como lo llam en su d a un expresidente, no siempre fue tan gil y eficiente. Comenz m s o menos como un grupo variopinto de colonialistas y revolucionarios que luchaban con algunos de los conceptos m s fundamentales de la disciplina militar. Sin embargo, este grupo de desarrapados acab sacudi ndose el yugo del Imperio brit nico y forj una naci n independiente. En este libro, echamos un vistazo al poder o militar de Estados Unidos desde sus inicios hasta la actualidad. Exploramos los inicios de la Am rica pre y posrevolucionaria, la guerra entre M xico y Estados Unidos, la guerra de Secesi n, la guerra hispano estadounidense, las guerras mundiales, las guerras de Corea y Vietnam, la guerra contra el terrorismo y mucho m s. El ej rcito estadounidense sigue consider ndose una fuerza a tener en cuenta, y su historia es una de las que se siguen escribiendo. En este libro, aprender lo siguiente: El interesante origen de las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados UnidosLa participaci n de las milicias estadounidenses en la guerra de la independenciaConflicto armado durante la guerra de Secesi nLa participaci n de Estados Unidos en las guerras mundialesC mo particip Estados Unidos en el conflicto de la Guerra Fr aLa guerra contra el terrorismo y c mo influy en la pol tica mundialC mo avanz el ej rcito estadounidense a lo largo de los a osY mucho m sPara comenzar a aprender sobre la historia militar estadounidense, siga leyendo y haga clic en el bot n "a adir al carrito".

Georgia's history is more than just peaches-it's a story of prisoners, preachers, and presidents who rose above the status quo to help transform a nation.Georgia has been home to many influential figures in US history, including President Jimmy Carter and Martin Luther King Jr. But how much do you really know about the state?Did you know, for instance, that Georgia was the last of the Thirteen Colonies to be created? Or that it was the last state to be admitted into the Union after the Civil War.This introductory guide takes you on a journey through Georgia's past, starting with the earliest settlers of the land to more current events, such as the 1996 Summer Olympics. This page-turning read will provide you with interesting facts about one of the largest states in the South.Here's just a small fraction of what you'll discover: The people who called Georgia home long before it was called GeorgiaAn easy-to-read account of Georgia's pre-Revolution historyHow a preacher was able to unify the nation for warFascinating accounts of the people and events that transformed AmericaThe truth of why such a weak state became a pillar of the nationThe heartbreaking reality of Jim Crow laws in the SouthAn amazing victory of a down-on-his-luck governorAnd so much more

Sab a usted que muchos caballeros medievales eran en realidad monjes? Lea los relatos, historias y leyendas de los caballeros medievales y los grupos a los que pertenec an. Algunos son m s conocidos que otros, aunque todos desempe aron un papel en la historia. Profundice en las historias de los caballeros hospitalarios y de los caballeros del Santo Sepulcro en su guerra contra infieles y paganos. Conozca a los llamados hermanos leprosos de la Orden de San L zaro y por qu se les encomend el cuidado de los leprosos en una poca en la que eran temidos y despreciados. Del itese con las audaces y valerosas vidas de los caballeros teutones y los templarios durante los turbulentos siglos de las cruzadas. A trav s de estas p ginas, podr s echar un breve vistazo a la vida cotidiana y las luchas de estos caballeros al servicio de su rey, papa y se or feudal, sacrificando mucho en pos de la defensa de la cristiandad, incluso hasta el punto de ser quemados en la hoguera. Es posible que haya o do hablar de estos caballeros medievales gracias a novelas y pel culas. Sin embargo, la verdad sobre los caballeros medievales es reveladora, apasionante y, a menudo, llena de tristeza y sacrificio. Este libro contiene historias de valor, devoci n y lealtad. Usted puede esperar aprender sobre lo siguiente: La extraordinaria cruzada de los ni os, dirigida por un ni o de doce a os.La verdad sobre los or genes del concepto de caballer a.C mo una hermandad de monjes dedicados al cuidado de los enfermos se convirtieron en feroces caballeros.Hasta d nde llegaron los caballeros del Santo Sepulcro para proteger la tumba de Cristo.La historia de la Orden de San L zaro de Jerusal n, cuyos miembros fueron tan dedicados y valientes como para cuidar de los leprosos en una poca en la que eran rechazados.Los rumores sobre la influencia de los caballeros teutones en un conflicto que desgarrar a el mundo en el siglo XX.Un vistazo a la vida de los caballeros templarios, cuya orden podr a equipararse en t rminos modernos a las fuerzas especiales de su poca. Y mucho m s Haga clic en el bot n a adir a la cesta para empezar a aprender m s sobre los caballeros medievales.

Si alguna vez ha sentido curiosidad por la antigua Roma y la poca de C sar, pero la informaci n disponible lo abruma, esta c moda biograf a de la vida de Julio C sar puede ser justo lo que estaba buscando.Al adoptar un enfoque amplio y espec fico, este libro ofrece al lector una buena panor mica del siglo I a. e. c. y, al mismo tiempo, se centra en los detalles del famoso l der en su ascenso desde el barrio humilde de su juventud hasta llegar a ser nombrado dios por el pueblo romano.El libro est narrado de forma cronol gica y directa, de modo que el lector puede conocer la vida de C sar en peque os fragmentos informativos sin generar confusi n. La vida de C sar transcurri en medio de turbulentas intrigas militares y pol ticas. Pero tambi n estuvo rodeado de numerosas figuras conocidas de la historia. El entrelazamiento de sus historias no solo hace que la lectura sea apasionante, sino que tambi n da al lector mucho que cuestionar, criticar y reflexionar.Con este libro quedar satisfecha su curiosidad y, con un poco de suerte, le inspirar para aprender a n m s. Con pr cticas comparaciones con el mundo moderno, la vida de Roma y el mundo antiguo ser n m s tangibles y m s f ciles de imaginar que nunca.Ya es hora de que C sar salga de las estanter as polvorientas, de los libros de historia y entre en nuestras mentes como el hombre vivo, brillante, astuto, valiente e intrigante que fue. Emprenda un viaje sin igual por las calles de la antigua Roma, desde la carnicer a hasta el trono, con el famoso gobernante como gu a.Este es el libro que necesita si alguna vez se ha preguntado lo siguiente: Estuvieron casados C sar y Cleopatra? Tuvo C sar hijos? Qu tama o ten a la Rep blica romana? Fue siempre tan confusa la pol tica? Por qu nos importa Julio C sar? No era solo uno de tantos? Fue C sar realmente secuestrado por piratas? C mo era la vida en casa y en la guerra en la antigua Roma?

Explore the history of New York State, the Empire State Do you know the WHOLE story of the State of New York, from the first human inhabitants to the years it was a Dutch colony? The state produced four presidents, was the first in many areas, and created its own state of mind.What made New York into the state it has become? Was there something unique about Manhattan Island? Was there something about the people that made them so successful? Why is it called the Empire State? Why was the Erie Canal so important?In this book, you will learn the answers to these questions and more about the following: The original Native American tribes that called New York homeThe rise and fall of New Netherlands and New AmsterdamThe English occupation and the eventual Revolutionary WarThe founding families, like the Livingstons and JaysThe creation and importance of the Erie CanalThe development of New York City, Buffalo, and AlbanyThe essence of the New Yorker spiritThe role New York played in the Civil War, World War I, and World War IIHow New York became home to the first steamboat, railroad, and electric power plantHow New York City and New York State have come to rely on and fight with each otherAnd so much more

How two worlds became one.In this book, 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 began a monumentally important exchange of people, ideas, crops, animals, and diseases that changed history and humanity forever. This extended stitching together of the two hemispheres is called the Columbian Exchange.You'll be fascinated by how Europeans did not know if the fifty million indigenous Americans were human and how a pope issued a proclamation in 1534 that the American native peoples actually had souls.You'll learn how the initial contacts led to one of the greatest catastrophes in all of human history and how smallpox enabled Cortes and the Spanish to conquer the Aztec Empire, which was bigger than Spain.In this captivating read, you will learn about the following: Japanese samurai who guarded silver shipments in Mexico in the 1600s;Catarina de San Juan, who began life as a Muslim girl in India and ended as a popular saint in Mexico;The immense amount of silver from Peru and Mexico, which fueled Spain's Golden Century and led to repeated bankruptcy;American chili peppers giving some heat to cuisines from Hungary to Korea;Crops domesticated by indigenous Americans enabling China to double its population;Disease from the Americas making millions of Europeans miserable, including Henry VIII, Casanova, Ivan the Terrible, and Beethoven;The annual Manila Galleons from Acapulco to the Philippines creating the first global economy;How Potosi, the richest silver mine in the world, became the biggest and most violent city in the Spanish Empire;Rootstock from American grapes saving the French wine industry;And so much more

Two manuscripts in one book: World War 1 for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the First World WarWorld War 2 for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Second World WarIn the first part, you'll learn all about World War I: why it happened, who was involved, how and where it was fought, significant battles and people, the technological advancements, and how the war shaped the world for future generations.In the first part of this book, you will discover: How it all started because of just one manWhy soldiers spent most of their time sitting around in wet, muddy ditchesThe new inventions that changed the face of war foreverHow dogs, horses, pigeons, and even goldfish helped in the warSoldiers-poets that didn't know itWhy you could go to jail if you refused to fightBoy Scout and Girl Guide spies?The longest, biggest, and bloodiest battlesOnly twelve years old and going to war How the "war to end all wars" may have actually caused the Second World WarWho were the Welsh Wizard and the Tiger?The popular movies and books inspired by events during WWIHow the war was fought on land, air, and seaThe legacy of World War IIn the second part, you'll discover all about WWII, including who was involved and why it started, a timeline of events, what life was like at the time, the major battles, who some of the main heroes and villains were, and the lasting impact the war left behind. There are also interesting facts and a bonus interesting facts chapter to finish things off There are even pronunciation tips and helpful explanations for those new, tricky words. To keep things fun and engaging, each chapter has an activity and answer section-from quizzes and word searches to creative drawing and writing challenges In the second part of this book, you will discover: Why were children in Britain sent to live hundreds of miles away with strangers?Could you budget and enjoy your favorite foods on wartime rations?Why the first atomic bomb was used and how it ended the war for good.How one fifteen-year-old girl's diary won a Pulitzer Prize and has sold over 30 million copies.Why some people had no choice but to fight, even if they didn't want to.Being a dictator wasn't Adolf Hitler's first choice of career. What do you think he first tried (and failed) to be?Why you couldn't say "hamburger" in the United States during WWII.Could you make a great escape from a prison camp?Thirty years later-the soldiers who refused to believe the war was over Girl power How women helped the war effort.The brave individuals who stood up for what was right.The bear that joined the army And much, much more

Two manuscripts in one book: World War 1 for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the First World WarWorld War 2 for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Second World WarIn the first part, you'll learn all about World War I: why it happened, who was involved, how and where it was fought, significant battles and people, the technological advancements, and how the war shaped the world for future generations.In the first part of this book, you will discover: How it all started because of just one manWhy soldiers spent most of their time sitting around in wet, muddy ditchesThe new inventions that changed the face of war foreverHow dogs, horses, pigeons, and even goldfish helped in the warSoldiers-poets that didn't know itWhy you could go to jail if you refused to fightBoy Scout and Girl Guide spies?The longest, biggest, and bloodiest battlesOnly twelve years old and going to war How the "war to end all wars" may have actually caused the Second World WarWho were the Welsh Wizard and the Tiger?The popular movies and books inspired by events during WWIHow the war was fought on land, air, and seaThe legacy of World War IIn the second part, you'll discover all about WWII, including who was involved and why it started, a timeline of events, what life was like at the time, the major battles, who some of the main heroes and villains were, and the lasting impact the war left behind. There are also interesting facts and a bonus interesting facts chapter to finish things off There are even pronunciation tips and helpful explanations for those new, tricky words. To keep things fun and engaging, each chapter has an activity and answer section-from quizzes and word searches to creative drawing and writing challenges In the second part of this book, you will discover: Why were children in Britain sent to live hundreds of miles away with strangers?Could you budget and enjoy your favorite foods on wartime rations?Why the first atomic bomb was used and how it ended the war for good.How one fifteen-year-old girl's diary won a Pulitzer Prize and has sold over 30 million copies.Why some people had no choice but to fight, even if they didn't want to.Being a dictator wasn't Adolf Hitler's first choice of career. What do you think he first tried (and failed) to be?Why you couldn't say "hamburger" in the United States during WWII.Could you make a great escape from a prison camp?Thirty years later-the soldiers who refused to believe the war was over Girl power How women helped the war effort.The brave individuals who stood up for what was right.The bear that joined the army And much, much more

Drei Manuskripte in einem Buch: Antikes Griechenland f r Kinder: Eine fesselnde Einf hrung in die griechische Geschichte, von der mykenischen Zivilisation und dem Trojanischen Krieg ber das Goldene Zeitalter des Perikles bis hin zur Hellenistischen ra und der Eroberung durch die R merDas alte Rom f r Kinder: Ein fesselnder Einblick in die r mische Geschichte, vom Aufstieg der Republik ber das R mische Reich bis nach ByzanzDas alte gypten f r Kinder: Ein spannender Einblick in die gyptische Geschichte, von der fr hen dynastischen Zeit ber das fr he, mittlere und sp te K nigreich bis hin zum Tod von Kleopatra

Drei Manuskripte in einem Buch: Antikes Griechenland f r Kinder: Eine fesselnde Einf hrung in die griechische Geschichte, von der mykenischen Zivilisation und dem Trojanischen Krieg ber das Goldene Zeitalter des Perikles bis hin zur Hellenistischen ra und der Eroberung durch die R merDas alte Rom f r Kinder: Ein fesselnder Einblick in die r mische Geschichte, vom Aufstieg der Republik ber das R mische Reich bis nach ByzanzDas alte gypten f r Kinder: Ein spannender Einblick in die gyptische Geschichte, von der fr hen dynastischen Zeit ber das fr he, mittlere und sp te K nigreich bis hin zum Tod von Kleopatra

The first transportation wheel, the first writing, the first law codes, and the first empires-the innovative ancient Iraqis transformed our world The "Cradle of Civilization" brought us the sixty-second minute, the sixty-minute hour, and the twelve-hour day and night. Their brilliant sages predicted solar and lunar eclipses and developed quadratic equations.Ancient Iraq was undeniably a powerhouse of creativity and stunning achievements. Come explore how the Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Persian, and Greek empires surged to the top, only to crash and burn. This engaging book will guide you through an incredible journey from the earliest civilizations to the fall of the Sassanian Empire in 651 CE.This book will unpack the following questions and more What was the world's oldest city?How similar was Hammurabi's Law Code to the Law of Moses?How many times was the god Marduk stolen from Babylon?What massive coalition crushed Assyria once and for all?How do today's historians and astronomers use the ancient Chaldean eclipse records?What three Iranian dynasties ruled Iraq, beginning with Cyrus the Great?What were Alexander the Great's plans for Babylon?How did the Antonine Plague interrupt Rome's invasion of Iraq?What Sassanid emperor called on China for help against the Muslim Arabs?

Two manuscripts in one book: History of Arizona: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About the Grand Canyon StateHistory of New Mexico: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About the Land of EnchantmentStep back in time with us, and witness the legacy of the Native American tribes that once thrived in this desert landscape. Uncover the tales of resilience, ingenuity, and cultural richness that continue to thrive throughout the canyons and mesas of Arizona.In the first part of this book, you will: Unveil the captivating tales of the ancient civilizations of ArizonaDiscover the architectural wonders that still remain todayWhat challenges the settlers enduredHow the economic foundation has affected the modern eraHow two world wars, a pandemic, and the Great Depression molded the region into what we know todayNew Mexico is a state with a rich and diverse history, dating back thousands of years. The land was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Pueblo, Apache, and Navajo, which developed unique cultures, traditions, and ways of life.In the second part of this book, you will know: The Spanish quest for the seven cities of gold;The ambitions of men like Coronado and Juan de O ate, which led them to explore a forbidding frontier;The long struggle of the Pueblo people to retain their lands and culture;The part New Mexico played in Confederate ambitions during the American Civil War;The role of land hunger and range wars in New Mexico's history;The effect of World War II on New Mexico's economy and future;A bizarre American wartime program that sought to put armed bats on the frontline;The wartime contribution of Navajo code talkers in the Pacific;The development of the atomic bomb;The role archaeologists and artists played in preserving New Mexico's history;Myths and legends across the state;The 1947 episode near Roswell that may point to alien visitation;And so much more

Si alguna vez ha sentido curiosidad por la antigua Roma y la poca de C sar, pero la informaci n disponible lo abruma, esta c moda biograf a de la vida de Julio C sar puede ser justo lo que estaba buscando. Al adoptar un enfoque amplio y espec fico, este libro ofrece al lector una buena panor mica del siglo I a. e. c. y, al mismo tiempo, se centra en los detalles del famoso l der en su ascenso desde el barrio humilde de su juventud hasta llegar a ser nombrado dios por el pueblo romano. El libro est narrado de forma cronol gica y directa, de modo que el lector puede conocer la vida de C sar en peque os fragmentos informativos sin generar confusi n. La vida de C sar transcurri en medio de turbulentas intrigas militares y pol ticas. Pero tambi n estuvo rodeado de numerosas figuras conocidas de la historia. El entrelazamiento de sus historias no solo hace que la lectura sea apasionante, sino que tambi n da al lector mucho que cuestionar, criticar y reflexionar. Con este libro quedar satisfecha su curiosidad y, con un poco de suerte, le inspirar para aprender a n m s. Con pr cticas comparaciones con el mundo moderno, la vida de Roma y el mundo antiguo ser n m s tangibles y m s f ciles de imaginar que nunca. Ya es hora de que C sar salga de las estanter as polvorientas, de los libros de historia y entre en nuestras mentes como el hombre vivo, brillante, astuto, valiente e intrigante que fue. Emprenda un viaje sin igual por las calles de la antigua Roma, desde la carnicer a hasta el trono, con el famoso gobernante como gu a. Este es el libro que necesita si alguna vez se ha preguntado lo siguiente: Estuvieron casados C sar y Cleopatra? Tuvo C sar hijos? Qu tama o ten a la Rep blica romana? Fue siempre tan confusa la pol tica? Por qu nos importa Julio C sar? No era solo uno de tantos? Fue C sar realmente secuestrado por piratas? C mo era la vida en casa y en la guerra en la antigua Roma?No se pierda la aventura en alta mar, el peligro en los campos de batalla y el amor en el antiguo Egipto. Haga clic en el bot n a adir a la cesta para saber m s sobre Julio C sar

Explore the captivating Roman Empire and learn fascinating insights about a crucial period in ancient history.You'll learn everything from how it started and ended to the emperors and the history of important women often forgotten If you've ever wondered what life was like in the Roman Empire - and the incredible achievements and legacies behind -this is the book for you History will come alive with fun facts, fascinating pictures, interesting maps, helpful pronunciation prompts for tricky words, and useful descriptions for new words. Plus, there's even a bonus chapter at the end At the end of each chapter, there are fun activities, from quizzes to creative writing and drawing.Here's just a hint of the weird and wonderful things you'll discover about the Roman Empire: Assassination plots - was everyone trying to kill someone?How a love affair with an Egyptian Queen sparked the start of an EmpireGladiators - the Roman love of blood and goreThe many incredible Roman buildings that are still being used today How to count like a RomanThe British tribal queen who took on the RomansHow the plants in our solar system got their names from the RomansThe Greek influence on Roman cultureThe good, the bad, and the downright mad emperors who ruledAn empire divided - why Rome was split in halfThe important wars and the men who fought themWhat Romans did for funThe slave who led a rebellion against the might of RomeAnd so much more

If you want to discover the captivating history of the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War, then keep reading...How well do you think you would fare if you were armed with short spears and cowhide shields against an army with rifles, machine guns, and artillery?In January 1879, a powerful and modern British army advanced confidently into Zululand, determined to kill or capture Zulu King Cetwayo and crush the Zulu warrior army. Days later, the British soldiers were in headlong retreat, having suffered one of the most devastating defeats in British military history. That same day, only a gallant defense of a small outpost at Rorke's Drift, matching one hundred British soldiers against four thousand Zulus, redeemed British imperial esteem.You may know these two battles, but the campaign as a whole only lasted eight months and was full of desperate defenses, heroic attacks, tragedies, and surprise reversals of fortune.In The Zulu War: A Captivating Guide to the Origins, Battles, and Legacy of the 19th-Century Anglo-Zulu Conflict, you will gain a good understanding of the causes, course, and consequences of the war, including the following: The background and approach to the warWhy though the British government in London did not want a war with the ZulusThe background of the Zulu Empire, including its history, rulers, culture, military structure, weapons, and tacticsThe British army of the time, including its structure, weapons, and tacticsThe strengths and weaknesses of both sidesThe mistakes and miscalculations made by the British commanders as they confronted the ZulusThe challenges facing the Zulus against a modern European armyThe course of events during the eight-month campaignThe detail of the two famous battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's DriftThe defeat of the British first invasion and the need for a second oneThe course of the main battles and the reasons for the ultimate defeat of the ZulusAnd much, much more

Did you know the coal fields of West Virginia were the scene of violence and strife between coal miners and coal company management in the early 20th century?The West Virginia Coal Wars are often overlooked in US history. It is time that changed.Several lessons can be learned from what happened during the West Virginia Coal Wars. These confrontations led to developments in labor relations that define collective bargaining to this day. There were heroes and villains, saints and sinners, and a mountain culture that was inexorably changed. It is a story that is fascinating and disturbing at the same time.This book holds some fascinating tidbits of information many people do not know, including the following: The impact of company storesThe role minorities played in the coal warsThe story behind the term "redneck"Safety hazards the coal miners facedOrganizations that supported the miners and better working conditionsThis book on the West Virginia Coal Wars lets us look down the mine shafts of West Virginia into the dark world of exploitation and worker abuse that was common one hundred years ago.The hills were alive with sounds of gunfire as coal miners and their union stood up against management. The West Virginia Coal Wars is a fascinating journey through the dark mountains of Appalachia and the struggle its people endured to win basic rights and respect.