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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,...
2) 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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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...
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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 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...
6) 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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Explore the captivating life of Aaron Burr and his duel with Alexander Hamilton. Based on his early achievements, Aaron Burr, Jr., should have become an obscure but respected figure in American history. An officer in the Continental Army, a high-flying lawyer, and an influential politician, his career peak was becoming the third vice president in US history. But after all these achievements, Burr's name is now associated with corruption and cruelty....
8) Vikings and Anglo-Saxons for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Viking Age and People of Early Medi
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Two manuscripts in one audiobook:
In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover about:
In the second part of this audiobook, you will learn about:
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9) History of Arizona: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About the Gr
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Did you know that Arizona was the last of the contiguous states to be admitted into the Union?
Even being the last, Arizona's rich history predates its statehood by centuries, and that can be hard to digest in one sitting. What happened in Arizona before it became the forty-eighth state of the United States?
Step back in time with us, and witness the legacy of the Native American tribes that once thrived in this desert landscape. Uncover the tales...
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Explore the captivating history of ancient Egypt. Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating and sophisticated civilizations in the known history. The ancient Egyptians are remembered by their gods, pyramids, pharaohs, mummification, hieroglyphs, agriculture, and much more. This audiobook reveals the secrets of the captivating world of ancient Egypt and the intriguing stories of its celebrities, such as the Akhenaten, Ramses the Great, Queen Cleopatra,...
11) Anglo-Saxons for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the People of Early Medieval England and Their Batt
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Embark on an exciting journey to the past to meet the Anglo-Saxons!
The Anglo-Saxons were people from Northern Germany who came to Britain in waves and quickly established their own kingdoms between the time of the Romans and the Normans. At first glance, it may seem like the Anglo-Saxons did not contribute much to British history. They didn't even have a writing system until Christian missionaries arrived!
So, why are the Anglo-Saxons so important...
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Do you know the bloody story of the Spanish Civil War and what we need to learn from it to understand today's world?
The Spanish Civil War is more relevant than ever, yet it is not that well known. However, the lessons that we can learn from the war can help us today in our divided world.
The Spanish Civil War is seen as a dress rehearsal for WWII. However, few understand its origins, causes, and main battles. Few historians have presented an exciting...
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When thinking about the worst known maritime disaster in history, it is impossible not to think about all of the lives lost in a single night. One of the wealthiest men alive (and the wealthiest passenger aboard the ship) died in the same accident that took the life of a baby younger than five months old in steerage.
More than 100 years after the disaster, the survivors have passed on, but they left behind harrowing stories that remind us that every...
15) Banana Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Interventions of the United States in Central America, Mexic
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The United States Marine Corps once fought for God, country, and bananas.
This audiobook is about the Banana Wars that lasted from the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898 until Franklin Roosevelt's Good Neighbor Policy of 1934. When you listen to this story, you'll learn how and why the US Marines invaded Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. You'll also learn how the US Marines occupied and ruled...
16) 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:
• Uncover the profound...
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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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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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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,...
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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.
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