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Explore the Lives and Relationship of John and Jackie Two captivating manuscripts in one book: John F. Kennedy: A Captivating Guide to the Life of JFKJackie Kennedy: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Jacqueline Kennedy OnassisPart 1: 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, Texas. They may recall he was the youngest president to have been sworn into the presidential office or he dealt with issues such as the Cuban Missile Crisis. The general American public and the world know much about the surface of JFK's life-they know of his affairs and his ill health-but they often do not recall anything about who he was as a person or how he interacted with his wife and family. This book aims to unveil all this information along with many more captivating facts about the life of John F. Kennedy. Some of the topics covered in the first part of this book include: Childhood and EducationPersonal LifeRelationship with Jackie KennedyNaval ServiceCongressional Career1960 Presidential RaceForeign PolicyDomestic PolicyAssassinationLegacyAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on Part 2: Explore the Fascinating Life of Jackie Kennedy Without a doubt, the name Jackie Kennedy draws multiple thoughts to mind; she is, perhaps, most well-known in her service as the first lady of the United States, as her husband, John F. Kennedy, took office as the president, and her role in restoring the White House. Then, of course, other people remember Jacqueline for her role in the fashion industry, particularly her pink Chanel suit and matching pillbox hat, which became a symbol of her husband's assassination. Jackie is so renowned and beloved that she ranks as one of the most popular first ladies. In fact, Jacqueline was named in 1999 on Gallup's list of Most Admired Men and Women in twentieth-century America. While she made major impacts on the White House, Jackie was much more than her title as first lady. Some of the topics covered in the second part of this book include: Childhood and Early EducationCollege and Early CareerThe Relationship with John F. KennedyMotherhoodCampaign for PresidencyFirst LadyThe Kennedy AssassinationLife Following the AssassinationOngoing Iconic FigureAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on Get the book now and learn more about John and Jackie
Explore the Captivating History of the Incas One of the most notable ancient cultures of South America is undoubtedly the Inca Civilization. They once ruled over the largest empire in South America. Not only that - their empire was also the largest in the world at the time. There are many mysteries surrounding the Incas. Where did the Incas originate? And how did they come to rule over their vast empire that incorporated mountaintops, tropical jungles, and coastal lands? What were the most notable achievements of their great kings? What did their temples and monuments look like, especially the capital city of Cusco and their breath-taking mountaintop settlement at Machu Picchu in modern-day Peru? Some of the topics and questions covered in this book include: How the Incas Recorded Their HistoryThe Inca Creation MythThe Founding of the Great City of CuzcoThe First Dynasty of Inca Rulers and Their Greatest DeedsThe Second Dynasty of Inca Rulers and Their Greatest DeedsThe Rise of the Inca Empire: A Cosmological Event?Social Order in the Inca SocietyThe Different Roles of Women in the Inca SocietyInca Religious Order and IdeologyTour of the Greatest Inca SightsFrom Pachacuti to the Arrival of the SpanishThe Spanish ConquestThe Aftermath and the Inca LegacyAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on Get the book now and learn more about the Incas
Explore the Captivating History and Mythology of Three Ancient Civilizations Three captivating manuscripts in one book: Maya Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Maya History and Maya MythologyAztec: A Captivating Guide to Aztec History and the Triple Alliance of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and TlacopanIncas: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Inca Empire and CivilizationIn the first part of this captivating guide, you will discover why Maya have gained such worldwide admiration over the many other civilizations that existed in Mesoamerica at the time. You will learn how the Maya civilization developed, the major turning points in their 3,000-year-long history, the mysteries surrounding their demise, some of the unique places where Maya exist to this day, and much more Some of the topics and questions covered in the first part of this book include: Maya TimelineGlossary of Important Maya TermsThe Origins of the Mesoamerican CivilizationsThe Archaic period: 7000 - 2000 BCThe Olmecs: 1,200 - 300 BCThe Preclassic Period and the Magnificent ZapotecEarly Preclassic period: 2000 to 1000 BCCuello and early Maya architectureMiddle Preclassic period: 1000 to 300 BCThe Zapotec: 600 BC to AD 800Late Preclassic period: 300 BC to AD 250The Classic Period, Doomsday Calendar, and the Mystery of the Red QueenEarly Classic - AD 250 to 600How Maya measured the timeLate Classic - AD 600 to 900The mystery of the Red QueenTerminal Classic - AD 900 to 1000Food, Rites, and Gruesome TalesHow to make Maya hot chocolate at homeHow did the Maya grow their food?The Maize godThe Maya beauty standardsThe sacred Ball GameThe Decline of the Maya Civilization and Human SacrificeEarly Postclassic - AD 1000 to 1250Inside Chichen Itza - features of Maya citiesThe Maya Observatory (El Caracol)Human sacrifice and the methodsThe Kukulkan pyramidLate Postclassic Period and the Spanish ConquestMaya TodayMaya Creation StoryThe Maya CosmologyAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on Some of the topics and questions covered in the second part of this book include: The Origins of Aztecs: A Tribe Destined for GreatnessThe Unwelcome Arrival in Mexico ValleyThe Rise of Tenochtitl n and the Triple AllianceThe Greatest Aztec Kings and Their HeritageThe Splendor of Tenochtitl nA Guided Tour Around Tenochtitl nRites, Rituals, and Delicious RecipesThe Fall of Tenochtitl nAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on Some of the topics and questions covered in the third part of this book include: How the Incas Recorded Their HistoryThe Inca Creation MythThe Founding of the Great City of CuzcoThe First Dynasty of Inca Rulers and Their Greatest DeedsThe Second Dynasty of Inca Rulers and Their Greatest DeedsThe Rise of the Inca Empire: A Cosmological Event?Social Order in the Inca SocietyThe Different Roles of Women in the Inca SocietyInca Religious Order and IdeologyTour of the Greatest Inca SightsFrom Pachacuti to the Arrival of the SpanishThe Spanish ConquestThe Aftermath and the Inca LegacyAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on Get the book now and learn more about these three ancient civilizations
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 the media in warfare, the Vietnam War was unique in the sense that it could not be contained as a military matter but transcended across every area of Vietnamese and American society. The word 'Vietnam' describes an era of history, not just an isolated war in a small nation in Southeast Asia. It is the lens through which the America and Vietnam of today must be interpreted. Few conflicts have or will ever shape the world as much as the Vietnam War. Some of the topics and questions covered in this book include: The French and the First Indochina WarOut of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire: The Government of Ngo Dinh DiemPragmatism and IdealismThe Death of Two Catholic PresidentsSmoke and Mirrors: Johnson's WarThe American War MachineThe Tet NightmareNixon and KissingerGet the book now and learn more about the Vietnam War
Explore the Cold War and Get a Deeper Understanding of the Korean and Vietnam War Two captivating manuscripts in one book: Korean War: A Captivating Guide to Korean War HistoryVietnam War: A Captivating Guide to the Second Indochina WarThe narrative of the Korean War in the West, and particularly in the United States, tells the tale of a conflict between two global superpowers and competing ideologies in a far-flung corner of the globe. The reality is that the wheels of motion that drove the country to war in 1950 began turning long before American boots set foot on Korean soil. The heart of the conflict was a civil war between a population arbitrarily divided by colonization and the global geopolitics at the end of the Second World War. Part one of this book is about an often-forgotten war, fighting for its place in history between the two behemoths of the Second World War and the Vietnam War, which was no less significant, no less destructive, and had no less impact on the global politics of the twentieth century. Some of the topics covered in the first part of this book include: The Japanese Ascendency: 1910-1945A Korea Divided: The US Occupation of the SouthThe Forging of the North Korean StateFirst Blood: The Outbreak of WarStrike Hard and Strike Fast: The US RetreatBittersweet Victories: American Revival and China's Decision to Cross the YaluHow Do You Solve a Problem Like China?The Bloody Ceasefire and Looming BombThe Legacy of the Korean WarAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on 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 the media in warfare, the Vietnam War was unique in the sense that it could not be contained as a military matter but transcended across every area of Vietnamese and American society. The word 'Vietnam' describes an era of history, not just an isolated war in a small nation in Southeast Asia. It is the lens through which the America and Vietnam of today must be interpreted. Few conflicts have or will ever shape the world as much as the Vietnam War. Some of the topics covered in the second part of this book include: The French and the First Indochina WarOut of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire: The Government of Ngo Dinh DiemPragmatism and IdealismThe Death of Two Catholic PresidentsSmoke and Mirrors: Johnson's WarThe American War MachineThe Tet NightmareNixon and KissingerScroll to the top and download the book now for instant access
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 book: World War 2: A Captivating Guide from Beginning to EndD Day: A Captivating Guide to the Battle for NormandyThe Second World War was one of the most traumatic events in human history. Across the world, existing conflicts became connected, entangling nations in a vast web of violence. It was fought on land, sea, and air, touching every inhabited continent. Over 55 million people died, some of them combatants, some civilians caught up in the violence, and some murdered by their own governments. It was the war that unleashed the Holocaust and the atomic bomb upon the world. But it was also a war that featured acts of courage and self-sacrifice on every side. Some of the topics covered in the first part of this book include: The Rising TideFrom Poland to the Fall of FranceBritain's Darkest HourBarbarossa UnleashedEarly Operations in Africa and the MediterraneanA Day Which Will Live in InfamyGermany's Eastern OffensivesGuadalcanal and the War in AsiaOperation Torch and the Taking of North AfricaThe Tide Turns in Eastern EuropeAdvancing on JapanThe Invasion of ItalyFrom D-Day to the BulgeThe Fall of GermanyThe Fall of JapanAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on D-Day, the Allied invasion of German-held Normandy, was one of the most extraordinary achievements not only of the Second World War but in the whole of military history. Millions of Allied personnel were involved in launching the greatest sea-borne invasion ever undertaken. Incredible acts of cunning and of courage ensured success in an operation that changed the face of the war, opening a vast new front. It led to the liberation of France and the defeat of Nazi Germany. Why was this extraordinary operation launched? How was it done? And what happened in the aftermath? Some of the questions and topics covered in the second part of this book include: Why D-Day?PreparationDeceptionThe CommandersThe Men and EquipmentThe German DefensesThe Paratrooper LandingsThe ResistanceAdvanceBreakoutAnd a Great Deal More that You Don't Want to Miss out on Get this book now and learn more about the Second World War
Explore Captivating Stories and Facts about African American History The history of African Americans is a long and tragic chronicle of events. The people who dared to stand up and speak out against the systemic cruelty and oppression were often brutally killed for their efforts. This has created a rich tapestry of defiant and courageous leaders and followers who have gradually pressed for the evolution of thought within the United States of America. Discover personal stories, struggles and achievements of people like: Harriet TubmanMartin Luther King, Jr.Malcolm XRosa ParksFrederick DouglassAnd many moreSome of the topics covered in this book include: The First Africans in AmericaHow Slaves Were ViewedAfrican Americans' Contribution to Literature, Art, and MusicThe Fight for IndependenceFugitive Slave LawsThe Gabriel Prosser RevoltThe Denmark Vesey RevoltThe Beginning of the End of SlaveryThe Rallying Movements and Moments, and the Civil WarContinued Oppression in Freedom and the Early Struggles for EqualityExodus from the South and the Fight for Education within the SouthAfrican Americans Begin to Stand TogetherFounding of Something New Through Pain and Self-ExpressionIntegration and the Civil Rights MovementThose Who Fought for Their Inalienable Rights in a Country That Would Deny ThemAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on Get the book now and learn more about African American History
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 in the powerful nation he helped create. During his time, Hamilton was a divisive figure. A political extremist who antagonized the conservative parts of the new republic while protecting its former opponents. The man at the heart of the nation's first major sex scandal. A political operator whose actions outraged opponents and eventually led to the duel that cost him his life. It was an extraordinary life, made more extraordinary by Hamilton's origins. He was an outsider, an immigrant from the Caribbean who arrived in New York to make a new life for himself. In doing so, he helped to shape the framework of politics and commerce in America. In retrospect, the amazing thing about his fame is not its recent resurgence, but that it took so long for him to be widely recognized. This book tells the story of Alexander Hamilton. The story of a nation born in blood, in struggle, and in the dynamism that immigrants could bring. This Book Includes Captivating Stories and Facts about Alexander Hamilton's: Caribbean ChildhoodEducation and Quest for Finding WorkMilitary CareerFirst Steps in PoliticsPart in the 1796 Election CampaignTime in Public OfficeLife After the TreasuryAffair with Maria ReynoldsLegacyFurthermore, Alexander Hamilton also played a big role in: The Constitutional ConventionCreating the Federalist PapersThe Formation of a National BankThe Creation of PartiesAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on Get the book to learn more about Alexander Hamilton's extraordinary life and memorable achievments
Explore the Lives and Relationship of Two Great Leaders: Churchill and Roosevelt! Two captivating manuscripts in one book: - 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. What were they? They both had a family-a childhood and children of their own-and a phenomenal political career. This book will examine their relationship as well as their individual lives.
"One of the best from Captivating history Very interesting." - Tonja Marshall. 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. What were they? They both had a family-a childhood and children of their own-and a phenomenal political career. This popular book will examine their relationship as well as their individual lives. Get your copy now to learn more about Churchill and Roosevelt
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, Texas. They may recall he was the youngest president to have been sworn into the presidential office or he dealt with issues such as the Cuban Missile Crisis. The general American public and the world know much about the surface of JFK's life-they know of his affairs and his ill health-but they often do not recall anything about who he was as a person or how he interacted with his wife and family. This book aims to unveil all this information along with many more captivating facts about the life of John F. Kennedy. Some of the topics covered in this book include: Childhood and EducationPersonal LifeRelationship with Jackie KennedyNaval ServiceCongressional Career1960 Presidential RaceForeign PolicyDomestic PolicyAssassinationLegacyAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on Get the book now to learn more about John F. Kennedy
Explore the Captivating History and Mythology of the Aztec Nothing remains of the ancient Mesoamerican civilization who called themselves the Mexica, better known to us as the Aztecs. Nothing except for their remarkable story. In this book, we discuss their enigmatic origins and how the Aztecs rose from nomadic tribes to the dominant power in Mesoamerica at an astounding speed. You'll wander the streets of their great capital city of Tenochtitl n, known as "the Venice of the New World" among the Spanish Conquistadors, who spread the term all over Europe. You'll discover the full extent of the city's splendour, visiting its many market stalls, smelling fresh chocolate and vanilla pods. You'll indulge in a taste of ripe, hand-picked avocados and freshly baked corn tortillas, as you decipher N huatl, the language spoken by the 50,000 merchants who visited Tenochtitl n every day. You'll probably wonder how this great city, built in the middle of a lake and isolated by two of Mexico's highest mountains, Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl, could ever be defeated. From the arrival of the first Spaniards in 1519 to the eventual fall of the Aztec empire, we'll talk you through the major battles that eventually led to its fall. We'll uncover lies and deceptions in the alliance with their neighbouring cities of Tetzcoco and Tlacopan. We'll also look at Aztec legacy on the world today: how Tenochtitl n became the basis for the capital of the New World and evolved into today's Mexico City. Some of the topics and questions covered in this book include: The Origins of Aztecs: A Tribe Destined for GreatnessThe Unwelcome Arrival in Mexico ValleyThe Rise of Tenochtitl n and the Triple AllianceThe Greatest Aztec Kings and Their HeritageThe Splendor of Tenochtitl nA Guided Tour Around Tenochtitl nRites, Rituals, and Delicious RecipesThe Fall of Tenochtitl nAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on Get the book now to learn more about the Aztecs
Explore how D Day Started, the Aftermath and the Events in Between D-Day, the Allied invasion of German-held Normandy, was one of the most extraordinary achievements not only of the Second World War but in the whole of military history. Millions of Allied personnel were involved in launching the greatest sea-borne invasion ever undertaken. Incredible acts of cunning and of courage ensured success in an operation that changed the face of the war, opening a vast new front. It led to the liberation of France and the defeat of Nazi Germany. Why was this extraordinary operation launched? How was it done? And what happened in the aftermath? Download this book now to find out Some of the questions and topics covered in this book include: Why D-Day?PreparationDeceptionThe CommandersThe Men and EquipmentThe German DefensesThe Paratrooper LandingsThe ResistanceAdvanceBreakoutAnd a Great Deal More that You Don't Want to Miss out on Get the book now and learn more about D Day
Explore the Captivating History and Mythology of the Maya In this captivating guide, you will discover why Maya have gained such worldwide admiration over the many other civilizations that existed in Mesoamerica at the time. You will learn how the Maya civilization developed, the major turning points in their 3,000-year-long history, the mysteries surrounding their demise, and some of the unique places where Maya exist to this day. In the first part of this book, you will discover the origins of the Maya civilization and the Mesoamerican cultures that may have influenced them. You will find out why Maya (out of all the different tribes that existed in the region at the time) have captured the imagination of the West so much. The book will reveal how they lived, ate, slept, whom they worshipped, and how they used herbal medicines and hallucinogenic plants to treat the sick. You learn about their trading routes and rivalries with another famous Mesoamerican tribe-the Aztecs. The book will go into the decline of the Maya civilization and how their rivalries with the Aztecs aided the victory of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, led by the famous Spaniard Hern n Cort s. You will also learn about the heroic efforts of the Maya to fend off the Spaniards, and why they were able to succeed at this task for much longer than the Aztecs. The book will also track down the Maya living today, a population that is still six-million strong and adhere to many of the traditions that their ancestors once held. In among the battle tales and gore of human sacrifice, you will get some delicious cocoa recipes, Maya-style, that you can make at home. After you have discovered all about the Maya origins, their cuisine, and their most notable events to present day, the book will go into the aspect that's often the reason why so many people have been fascinated by the Maya civilization throughout the ages. You will learn about their mythology, cosmology, and the solar calendar that resulted in the infamous doomsday scare back in 2012. Some of the topics and questions covered in this book include: Maya TimelineGlossary of Important Maya TermsThe Origins of the Mesoamerican CivilizationsThe Archaic period: 7000 - 2000 BCThe Olmecs: 1,200 - 300 BCThe Preclassic Period and the Magnificent ZapotecEarly Preclassic period: 2000 to 1000 BCCuello and early Maya architectureMiddle Preclassic period: 1000 to 300 BCThe Zapotec: 600 BC to AD 800Late Preclassic period: 300 BC to AD 250The Classic Period, Doomsday Calendar, and the Mystery of the Red QueenEarly Classic - AD 250 to 600How Maya measured the timeLate Classic - AD 600 to 900The mystery of the Red QueenTerminal Classic - AD 900 to 1000Food, Rites, and Gruesome TalesHow to make Maya hot chocolate at homeHow did the Maya grow their food?The Maize godThe Maya beauty standardsThe sacred Ball GameThe Decline of the Maya Civilization and Human SacrificeEarly Postclassic - AD 1000 to 1250Inside Chichen Itza - features of Maya citiesThe Maya Observatory (El Caracol)Human sacrifice and the methodsThe Kukulkan pyramidLate Postclassic Period and the Spanish ConquestMaya TodayMaya Creation StoryThe Maya CosmologyAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on Get the book now and learn more about the Maya Civilization
Explore the Captivating Life of Nikola Tesla Obsessive, brilliant, and tortured, Nikola Tesla was lauded for his invention of the alternating current (AC), and other significant contributions to science. His claim that "harnessing the forces of nature was the only worthwhile scientific endeavor" both impressed and enraged the scientific community. Eventually, his peers could no longer dismiss his eccentricities and began to view him as a crackpot - a potentially dangerous one. Although Tesla's work was a major factor in the success of the second Industrial Revolution, he died alone, impoverished, and largely shunned by the scientific community that once hailed him a genius. Beset by visions, without a wife or children, Nikola Tesla's brilliant mind changed the world, even though at the time of his death he passed unnoticed into obscurity. Some of the topics covered in this book include: ChildhoodEducation and Early CareerPatents and PoliticsThe Eccentric GeniusTesla's Coil and the Niagara ContractInfluential Friends and the Lure of FlightThe Wardenclyffe Tower1914 and BeyondAnd much more Scroll to the top and select the "Add to Cart" button now to learn more about this fascinating man
Explore how the Korean War Started, the Aftermath and the Events in Between The narrative of the Korean War in the West, and particularly in the United States, tells the tale of a conflict between two global superpowers and competing ideologies in a far-flung corner of the globe. The reality is that the wheels of motion that drove the country to war in 1950 began turning long before American boots set foot on Korean soil. The heart of the conflict was a civil war between a population arbitrarily divided by colonization and the global geopolitics at the end of the Second World War. Challenging the widely perpetuated Western narrative and getting to the core of the Korean conflict is no easy feat. From assumptions that the outbreak of war was a deliberate act of communist aggression, to the notion that Eisenhower and Truman's constant threats of atomic annihilation broke the Chinese and North Korean spirit and led to the signing of the armistice, everything needs to be dissected and reviewed on its own factual merit to fully understand the nature of the war. This guide seeks to pull this narrative curtain and peek behind at the truth of the matter, tracing the history of the war back to the Japanese occupation and uncovering the root of Korean nationalism that stirred the nation into the frenzy of civil war in 1950. It is about an often-forgotten war, fighting for its place in history between the two behemoths of the Second World War and the Vietnam War, which was no less significant, no less destructive, and had no less impact on the global politics of the twentieth century. Some of the topics covered in this book include: The Japanese Ascendency: 1910-1945A Korea Divided: The US Occupation of the SouthThe Forging of the North Korean StateFirst Blood: The Outbreak of WarStrike Hard and Strike Fast: The US RetreatBittersweet Victories: American Revival and China's Decision to Cross the YaluHow Do You Solve a Problem Like China?The Bloody Ceasefire and Looming BombThe Legacy of the Korean WarAnd a Great Deal More that You Don't Want to Miss out on Get the book now and learn more about the Korean War
Explore the Fascinating Life of Jackie Kennedy Without a doubt, the name Jackie Kennedy draws multiple thoughts to mind; she is, perhaps, most well-known in her service as the first lady of the United States, as her husband, John F. Kennedy, took office as the president, and her role in restoring the White House. Then, of course, other people remember Jacqueline for her role in the fashion industry, particularly her pink Chanel suit and matching pillbox hat, which became a symbol of her husband's assassination. Jackie is so renowned and beloved that she ranks as one of the most popular first ladies. In fact, Jacqueline was named in 1999 on Gallup's list of Most Admired Men and Women in twentieth-century America. While she made major impacts on the White House, Jackie was much more than her title as first lady. Some of the topics covered in this book include: Childhood and Early EducationCollege and Early CareerThe Relationship with John F. KennedyMotherhoodCampaign for PresidencyFirst LadyThe Kennedy AssassinationLife Following the AssassinationOngoing Iconic FigureAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on Select the add to cart button now to learn more
Explore How World War 2 Began, the Aftermath and the Events in Between The Second World War was one of the most traumatic events in human history. Across the world, existing conflicts became connected, entangling nations in a vast web of violence. It was fought on land, sea, and air, touching every inhabited continent. Over 55 million people died, some of them combatants, some civilians caught up in the violence, and some murdered by their own governments. It was the war that unleashed the Holocaust and the atomic bomb upon the world. But it was also a war that featured acts of courage and self-sacrifice on every side. Some of the topics covered in this book include: The Rising TideFrom Poland to the Fall of FranceBritain's Darkest HourBarbarossa UnleashedEarly Operations in Africa and the MediterraneanA Day Which Will Live in InfamyGermany's Eastern OffensivesGuadalcanal and the War in AsiaOperation Torch and the Taking of North AfricaThe Tide Turns in Eastern EuropeAdvancing on JapanThe Invasion of ItalyFrom D-Day to the BulgeThe Fall of GermanyThe Fall of JapanAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on Get the book now and learn more about World War 2
Explore the Lives and Relationship of Two Great Leaders: Churchill and RooseveltTwo captivating manuscripts in one book: Winston Churchill: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Winston S. ChurchillFranklin Roosevelt: A Captivating Guide to the Life of FDRAny 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. What were they? They both had a family-a childhood and children of their own-and a phenomenal political career. This book will examine their relationship as well as their individual lives. Some of the topics covered in the first manuscript on Winston Churchill include: Churchill's Personal LifeHis Mental HealthChildhood and Early EducationMilitary ServiceEarly Political Career and World War IThe Wilderness Years and RearmamentWorld War IIPost-World War II and Second TermThe United States and the Soviet UnionAnd much more Some of the topics covered in the second manuscript on Franklin D. Roosevelt include: FDR's Childhood and EducationHis Personal LifeEarly Political CareerPolio and Governing of New York1932 Presidential ElectionFirst Term in PresidencySecond Term in PresidencyThird Term in PresidencyRelations with Foreign LeadershipAnd much more Scroll to the top and select the "Add to Cart" button now
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 F hrer had actually been following an aggressive and savage foreign policy for almost ten years and been named Man of the Year by Time magazine in 1938. This is not a book about World War II, but about the man, Adolf Hitler, one of the faces and names that still arouse the strongest feelings-repulsion, resentment, and even fanaticism-but one who also had a childhood and a youth, a father, and a mother. It is the road to madness-beginning that day in August of 1934 when he took over absolute power and ordered allegiance and loyalty to him alone-that this book is about. Some of the topics covered in this book include: Hitler's OriginsHis InceptionThe anti-Semitic capital of EuropeMunichFirst World WarHitler's AscensionMein KampfHis DownfallThe remains of Adolf HitlerAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on Scroll to the top and select the Add to Cart button now to learn more