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Did you know that the biggest territorial expansion in ancient Rome took place during the reign of its first emperor, who also ruled the longest out of all of the rulers prior to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?The Roman Empire reached its zenith within the first two centuries of the fall of the Roman Republic, expanding its territory and spreading its influence well beyond the borders of Europe. During that time, a sort of global peace was achieved, which historians call the Pax Romana. But what exactly is the Pax Romana, and how does one delve into this huge, ever-expanding subject?Like many other segments of Roman history, the Pax Romana is riddled with murky areas, contradictory information from contemporary sources, and fascinating archaeological finds. In this book, you'll discover what made Rome tick during those roughly two hundred years of relative peace.Throughout the pages of this tome, you'll get brief glimpses of the reigns of many emperors who made the Pax Romana into what it was. Discover the Pax Romana's long-term effects and how it managed to cement the Roman Empire as the go-to empire for many later civilizations to try and emulate.Among other things, you'll gain new knowledge on the following facts:How the empire evolved from the former republic and who the men were that brought about the changesWhat made the reign of each emperor uniqueWhat some of the more turbulent times during this overarching period of peace wereWho the best emperors during the Pax Romana were, and which ones were considered the worstWhat role the provinces and territorial expansion played in the growth and development of the empireHow the imperial Romans were stratifiedWhat societal changes came about with the abolition of the republic and the return to a monarchic modelHow the everyday Romans lived during the Pax RomanaHow big of a role the Roman army played in maintaining the peaceHow prominent the Senate was and whether or not its role was diminished or reinforced during certain periods of the Pax RomanaAnd so much more!Scroll up, and give that "add to cart" button a click to learn more about the Pax Romana!

Let's take a look at the past 120 years of Chinese history, from the country's start as a backward, struggling empire in the late 19th century to a totalitarian communist superpower.The radical transformation of China from a dynastic monarchy to a dominant global communist regime is very compelling for readers of all ages and interests, and this book tells the history of the most important developments during this period.Filled with ideological and intellectual struggles, internal divisions and civil wars, conflicts with foreign nations, and influential changes throughout the 20th century, modern Chinese history promises to be an interesting read.Throughout the book, you will learn about the following:The collapse of the Qing dynasty in early 20th-century ChinaInfluential characters from the early days of the Chinese RepublicEvents that shaped the first thirty years of the 20th century in China and eventually led to the First United FrontThe rise of communism and the formation of the CCPThe impact of World War II, Japanese occupation, and the Chinese Civil WarMao Zedong, the communist victory, and the fleeing of the Nationalist government to the island of TaiwanThe formation of the People's Republic of China and the socioeconomic policies of the 1950sThe Great Leap Forward and its results for the Chinese peopleThe Cultural Revolution, Mao's death, and the development of the country from the late 1970sAnd much, much more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to begin learning about Modern China!

A fantasy playground in an unforgiving desert. A town that refused to fail. A gambling mecca that never closes. Las Vegas. Sin City.Situated in a barren desert landscape, Las Vegas exists for one reason-water. Popular as a waystation for travelers, the Las Vegas Valley attracted the attention of railroad visionaries at the end of the 19th century. After purchasing land from a local widow, the developers laid out a town in 1905. Vegas hasn't slowed down since.Building on one opportunity after another, the citizens of that railroad town refused to entertain the notion that they could fail. Buoyed by the building of Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam) during the Great Depression, Vegas played a major role in World War II. But the war years also put Las Vegas on the radar of organized crime as a wide-open town ripe for casinos that hid extensive money-laundering operations. Now a place for both families and high rollers, Las Vegas has no mercy when it comes to re-invention. In Sin City, the old constantly makes way for the new-and there's always something new on the horizon.This captivating guide tells the story of Las Vegas from prehistory to the empire building of developers. In these pages, you'll read about local legends and gain insight into the heart of a city created for practical reasons but built on outrageous whimsy and the guts to carve its own way to greatness.In this book, you will learn about the following:The prehistory of a valley once filled with marshy land and flowing rivers.The role pioneers, including Mormon missionaries, played in the development of the town.The adventures and influence of founding citizens like Charles "Pop" Squires and Helen J. Stewart.The significant role of Boulder Dam in insulating Vegas from the effects of the Great Depression.The effect of World War II in diversifying its population.The arrival of organized crime and the mob's role in inventing the modern casino industry.The part reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes played in driving the criminals out of town.The significance of Mormon money and political influence in reshaping the rules for casino ownership.The effect of atomic testing on the tourist industry.The advent of the megaresort.The tragedies that scarred the town.The entertainers who made Vegas their own.And so much more! Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the history of Las Vegas!

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, treachery, love of power, narcissism, and lunacy-these are all interrelated in the fascinating history of imperial Rome. If you like Game of Thrones, you'll most certainly like this book; the only thing is, it has no dragons.But you don't need fictional beings to appreciate what very real humans did thousands of years ago. And Roman emperors, in spite of being worshiped like gods, were just that: real human beings with their own good and bad sides. By delving deeper into the lives of Roman emperors, we can understand Roman history and ourselves better.There is much to discover within the pages of this book. Some of what you learn includes the following:The downfall of the Roman Republic and the emergence of the illustrious Roman Empire;Caesar's life and conquests, as well as his ultimate assassination at the hands of his senators;The fascinating life of Octavian Augustus and the start of the Pax Romana;Gradual "reduction" in the quality of emperors, starting with bureaucratic Tiberius, who ultimately left Rome;The incredible life of Tiberius's successor, Caligula, who gained much notoriety;The long reign of Emperor Claudius, whose two wives, Messalina and Agrippina the Younger, shaped the future of Rome;Nero, who (maybe) set Rome on fire and who was most certainly a very unusual emperor with a penchant for the arts;The Flavians and the Five Good Emperors, who led imperial Rome into its most prolific period;The gradual but consistent erosion of traditional Roman values and its ultimate dissolution into early medieval Europe;And so much more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to begin your journey into Imperial Rome!

El África moderna está inextricablemente unida a una larga historia dominada por las luchas, el dolor y la fuerza de un pueblo cuya historia está poco difundida.Los africanos, aunque fascinantemente diversos, comparten una evolución común, toda ella caracterizada por los poderosos pasos de muchos nombres grabados en la memoria de sus pueblos.Este libro presenta estos recuerdos con un estimulante relato detallado. Además comparte los conocimientos que necesita saber sobre el África moderna. Descubra cómo el continente ha llegado a ser lo que es hoy, y aprenda cómo otros países influyeron en los acontecimientos.Es una aventura apasionante. En este libro, aprenderá lo siguiente:Los orígenes del África moderna.La trata de esclavos y el dominio colonial.África y las dos guerras mundiales.La ola de independencia y las guerras civiles.La riqueza y la diversidad de África.El papel de la religión en África.La vida y la época de los revolucionarios y dictadores africanos.Los retos del África moderna.Las relaciones internacionales africanas.¡Y mucho más!Nunca ha habido un mejor momento para aprender más sobre el continente africano. Desplácese hacia arriba y haga clic en el botón añadir a la cesta para comenzar su viaje.

¿Sabía que Rusia, como estado unido, no se formó hasta el siglo XVI?Hoy en día, Rusia es el país más grande y uno de los más poblados del mundo. Desde las primeras y primitivas formaciones estatales del siglo IX hasta la creación del primer verdadero zarato de Rusia en 1547, la historia de la Rusia medieval está llena de constantes luchas por el poder, rivalidades personales entre varios príncipes, guerras sangrientas y búsqueda de identidad.Este periodo, que abarca unos ocho siglos, suele olvidarse al hablar de Rusia, a pesar de su importancia. Hoy en día, la percepción que la gente tiene de Rusia está definida en gran medida por la era de la Unión Soviética, y no es difícil entender por qué. Sin embargo, explorar un periodo tan crucial que dio forma a la Rusia moderna es imperativo para todo aquel que esté interesado, aunque sea parcialmente, en la historia del mundo.Este libro sirve de guía para todos los lectores que quieran profundizar en la historia de la Rusia medieval. Abarca temas apasionantes, como:El surgimiento y la caída de la Rus de Kiev, el primer estado ruso.La separación de los territorios rusos en feudos.Las luchas internas entre los príncipes rusos por el dominio.La conquista de los mongoles y cómo gobernaron Rusia.La aparición de nuevas tendencias sociales y culturales en la sociedad rusa.Lucha por la independencia y la libertad de los gobernantes mongoles.Asunción del poder por parte de Moscovia, el territorio ruso más poderoso en el siglo XIV.Consolidación del poder por parte de los gobernantes moscovitas y los signos de un primer estado ruso unificado.La expansión de las tierras rusas y su participación en los asuntos europeos.Período Tumultuoso y la familia real Romanov.¡Y mucho, mucho más!¡Desplácese hacia arriba y haga clic en el botón añadir a la cesta para empezar a aprender más sobre la Rusia medieval!

Etiopía es una tierra antigua que invita a la reflexión. ¿Cuánto sabe sobre una de las primeras naciones que aceptó el cristianismo?Etiopía tiene una larga historia. Cuenta con una de las civilizaciones continuas más antiguas del planeta; incluso los orígenes de la humanidad se remontan a Etiopía. Los reinos etíopes se remontan a los días de la Biblia, y se pueden encontrar menciones de monarcas etíopes en todo el registro histórico.Los etíopes se han codeado con egipcios, romanos, otomanos, portugueses y toda una serie de naciones e imperios a lo largo de los siglos. En todos estos encuentros, Etiopía se ha esforzado por ser fuerte e independiente. Y en todas esas ocasiones, la determinación etíope y quizás un poco de suerte han hecho que estas aspiraciones se cumplieran.Por ejemplo, a principios del siglo XVI, cuando las llamas de la civilización etíope estuvieron a punto de ser extinguidas por los ejércitos de un sultanato vecino, un ejército conjunto etíope-portugués (dirigido nada menos que por el hijo de Vasco da Gama, Cristóbal da Gama) se unió justo a tiempo para luchar heroicamente contra los invasores y asegurar la supervivencia de Etiopía.Este es solo un ejemplo de los muchos en los que los etíopes se enfrentaron a un tremendo obstáculo y fueron capaces de superarlo justo cuando toda esperanza parecía perdida. La historia de Etiopía es inspiradora. Y este libro le llevará a través de la asombrosa historia de esta antigua tierra que invita a la reflexión en su totalidad.Aprenda más sobre:El origen de Etiopía y la legendaria reina de Saba.El Imperio aksumita y la adopción del cristianismo.La línea salomónica de Etiopía: del rey Salomón a Haile Selassie.El breve paréntesis de la dinastía Zagwe.Los emperadores etíopes y su forma de gobernar.La toma del poder comunista en Etiopía.La Etiopía moderna.Y mucho más.Así que, no espere más. Desplácese hacia arriba y haga clic en el botón añadir al carrito para comenzar su viaje al pasado de Etiopía.

2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro:Historia de Portugal: Una guía fascinante de la historia portuguesa desde la antigüedad hasta el presenteEl Imperio portugués: Una guía fascinante de la historia de Portugal como potencia colonial y sus colonias en Asia, América del Norte y del Sur, y OceaníaEn 1755, Portugal fue golpeada por un terremoto que mediría nueve en la futura escala de Richter. Portugal, que se encuentra en la Península Ibérica, tiene una rica historia que se remonta a tiempos prehistóricos. Los primeros colonos dejaron un arte increíble en forma de tallas y monolitos de roca, pero estos pueblos que se establecieron en la región nunca se integraron en la sociedad. Había comerciantes fenicios, romanos, tribus germánicas, musulmanes del norte de África e hispanos. Esta mezcla de etnias dio como resultado un idioma y una cultura únicos en el reino medieval de Portugal, e incluso se podría decir de la actual República portuguesa.En la primera parte de este libro, aprenderá:¿Quiénes fueron los primeros pueblos que habitaron la Península Ibérica?¿Cuál fue la cultura y religión primitiva de la península?¿Qué civilización descubrió por primera vez las costas de Portugal?¿Cómo desarrolló la cultura de los indígenas el comercio con los fenicios?¿Cómo dieron forma las guerras cartaginesas y romanas a la Península Ibérica?¿Por qué las tribus germánicas invadieron la península?¿Prosperó la Península Ibérica bajo el dominio islámico?¿Por qué los reyes cristianos del norte lanzaron la Reconquista ibérica?¿Cómo formó Alfonso I el Reino medieval de Portugal?¿Cómo llegó la casa de Avis al poder y comenzó el siglo de oro de Portugal?¿Por qué Portugal siempre ha luchado por preservar su independencia?¿Qué papel jugó la casa de Braganza en la Restauración de la independencia portuguesa?¿Cómo se convirtió Portugal en una república?La gente solía decir que el sol nunca se pone en el Imperio británico como forma de declarar la grandeza de Gran Bretaña. Pero fueron los portugueses quienes forjaron el primer imperio verdaderamente global. Los principales dominios de los portugueses envolvían el globo en línea recta, desde Brasil hasta Angola, desde Mozambique a la India y hasta Macao. Con sus dominios bajo múltiples husos horarios, el sol, de hecho, nunca se puso sobre el Imperio portugués.En la segunda parte de este libro, aprenderá:La Reconquista, que duró siglos, entre cristianos y musulmanes.Las diversas guerras de conquista.Cómo navegaron los portugueses por África.Las relaciones de los portugueses con la India.El establecimiento de colonias en todo el mundo.Y mucho más.¡Obtenga este libro ahora para saber más sobre la historia portuguesa!

Did you know that most Western lawmen were criminals themselves?Many of the most well-known lawmen of the American Wild West had multiple criminal charges to their name. Some were murderers, some were thieves, and many were corrupt-in fact, sometimes it was difficult to tell who was on which side of the law. And if you want to learn which were which, as well as which lawman showed true integrity to his dying day, keep on reading.Spanish conquistadors, British explorers, and then the famous Lewis and Clark expedition were some of the first Europeans to set foot in the Wild West. But by that time, the area had been inhabited for millennia by a people who would soon be swept aside in the tide of America's westward expansion. The West was filled with amazing plants, creatures, and peoples, and all of them would suffer as colonization drove toward the Pacific Ocean.Wars would be fought. Explorers would discover incredible landscapes they could never possibly have dreamed of. Gold and silver, as well as buffalo and land, would be discovered in incredible abundance on the other side of the Mississippi, and in the ensuing chaos, larger-than-life figures would arise from the madness.Cowboys and Native Americans, robbers and sheriffs, courageous lawmen, opportunistic prospectors, frustrated Confederate soldiers turned outlaws after the war-the Wild West was filled with all of these. And their stories are breathtaking.There is so much about the Wild West that we don't know from popular culture. Just a few of these interesting stories include:What the Native Americans of the West were really like before colonizationHow the Spanish were some of the first Europeans to explore the WestThe seven years during which Texas was its own countryHow the mountain men were the first settlers of the NorthwestThe man behind the tall tales: who Davy Crockett really wasHow the California Gold Rush affected the start of the American Civil WarWhy Clay Allison's psychotic breaks made him a dangerous outlawHow many men Billy the Kid really killedWhat the Earp brothers were really like and what truly happened at the O.K. CorralHow Seth Bullock tamed Deadwood without killing a single manAnd much, much more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the Wild West!

Usted escucha nombrarla todo el tiempo, pero ¿cuánto sabe realmente sobre la nación insular de Hawái?¿Cómo hicieron los antiguos hawaianos para navegar miles de kilómetros por el océano abierto sin métodos modernos, sin perderse y encontrando de alguna manera nuevas islas? ¿Cómo llegó a existir una cultura tan rica en el archipiélago más aislado del mundo? Y ¿es el apodo de isla paradisíaca una descripción exacta de los diversos tipos de topografías y fenómenos naturales bellos, intrigantes y a veces incluso peligrosos que componen Hawái?Conozca las verdaderas respuestas a todas estas preguntas y a muchas más en este libro de la historia de Hawái. Visualice su camino a través de la historia de Hawái con relatos orales, descripciones detalladas y diversas fechas, hechos, nombres, imágenes y eventos, ¡todo ello entretejido en este libro!En comparación con muchas otras civilizaciones y pueblos, la historia relativamente corta de Hawái y su gente ha producido un impacto cultural que supera el peso de su tamaño territorial. A pesar de la presencia global de su nombre e influencia, la historia de Hawái sigue siendo bastante desconocida para la mayoría, un problema que este libro pretende remediar.Este libro ha sido elaborado y redactado con una profunda reflexión en cada capítulo. Ofrece una visión general de cómo surgió Hawái, incluyendo:La observación de las pruebas arqueológicas, los indicios lingüísticos y los legados oceánicos para desvelar el antiguo Hawái.La profundización en la mitología, la tradición y la vida de los antiguos hawaianos.El seguimiento de los pasos y la evolución de los reyes y reinas hawaianos.La construcción de un gran arco de la historia detrás de la trayectoria histórica de esta nación insular.La visualización y la comprensión de los desafíos, las tragedias y los triunfos de Hawái hasta la Segunda Guerra Mundial y a través de ella.La incorporación de fuentes modernas multifacéticas para desarrollar una visión coherente y perspicaz del Hawái moderno.El desglose de artefactos y personajes famosos de las islas de Hawái.Y muchos otros datos frescos y desconocidos de Hawái presentados a través de una narración diseñada para intrigar y enganchar.¡Adquiera este libro ahora para saber más sobre la historia de Hawái!

Did you know that the Catholic Church is the oldest institution to exist in the Western world?The Catholic Church has a history that spans over two thousand years, and it began with none other than Jesus Christ himself. At least, that is what modern popes believe. But at first, there was just one church, and there was no division between Catholics, Protestants, Eastern Orthodox, and other branches of Christianity. Christians all over the known world were united, and together, they made their spirituality bloom. Their religion took over the lives of villagers, nobles, kings, queens, and even newly-arrived pagan armies that came to conquer Europe.This book strives to give a simplified answer to the complex question of the Catholic Church's existence. It deals with the topics of the foundation of the church, its legitimacy, papal supremacy, authority, and the church's right to dominate the spiritual lives of people. But to answer these philosophical questions, we have to dive into the history of the Catholic Church and touch on topics such as the existence of Jesus Christ, the persecution of Christians, the development of monasteries, and the Catholic dominance over the church.The long existence of the Catholic Church makes it one of the most interesting institutions to observe through the lens of history. This book will attempt to treat Christianity and the Catholic Church objectively. The many successes and victories that the Roman Catholic Church achieved are recognized in the pages of this book, as well as its flaws, defeats, and scandals it caused. Continue reading Catholic History to find out:How Christ built the church on the rock that is Saint PeterLearn about Christianity during the age of ApostlesHow the first monasteries came to lifeWhy Christians were persecuted through the agesHow one emperor embraced the faith and legalized itThe Great Schism that divided the ChristiansHow the pope founded the Holy Roman EmpireHow emperors asserted their authority over the churchWhy Martin Luther revolted against the churchWho started the reform of the churchWho were the Jesuits, Jansenists, and GallicansHow the church survived the Age of ReasonHow the French Revolution influenced the papacyHow liberal Catholics rose to powerWhy Pope Pius IX issued his famous Syllabus of ErrorsHow the Catholic Church developed outside of Europe and traveled to the AmericasWhat the role of the church is in the modern world and how the popes changed the conservative views of the medieval church into democratic and liberal onesScroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about catholic history!

Why is a region in northern Italy called Lombardy?It was named after the Germanic barbarians known as the Lombards. As one of several founding ethnic groups, they left their mark on the peninsula. They established dukedoms that set the country on a path to the formation of many independent city-states during the Late Middle Ages.Previously a nomadic people, who, according to legend, came from Scandinavia, the Lombards settled first in northern Italy or what is today called Lombardy and then later expanded their kingdom to encompass most of Italy, from the Alps to Mezzogiorno, or southern Italy.The Lombards, living up to their designation as barbarians by the Romans, were a warlike people. The chronicle of their history is one of battles against other barbarian tribes, the Romans, the Byzantines, Muslims, and the pope and his army. The Lombards were finally removed from power by the overwhelming forces of Charlemagne in northern Italy and the Normans in the south.From time to time, the Lombards fought enemies on all fronts. But their most intriguing struggles were against each other. Claimants to the throne and regional dukes continuously vied for power. They were invariably duplicitous in negotiations and sought allies wherever they could find them. The Lombard duchies were conquered one after another by foreign invaders, and their culture and language gradually disappeared, being absorbed into the matrix of cultures that subsequently came to dominate Italy.In this book, you will learn:The route the nomadic Lombards followed as they migrated from northern Germany to Italy.How the Lombards eventually turned against the Romans who invited them to settle in Italy.How the first Lombard king in Italy was murdered in 572 CE by his wife as revenge for the murder of her father.Why the Lombards reinstituted their kingship after ten years of managing without a king.The intricacies of Lombard strategic alliances that allowed them to expand their kingdom from the north of Italy to the southern tip of the Italian Peninsula.Why the Lombards gradually abandoned a heretical Christian sect and adopted orthodox Catholicism.The role played by a traveling Irish monk who established monasteries in Lombardy.How the chronicler of the Lombards, Paul the Deacon, came to write the history of his people.What the Lombard laws tell us about the people's culture.How the Lombard rule in northern Italy collapsed before Charlemagne's army and the Normans' success in ending Lombard rule in southern Italy.Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the History of the Lombards!

¿Qué tanto conoce la historia de Canadá?Puede pensar que sabe mucho sobre Canadá, especialmente si vive en Norteamérica. Pero, en realidad, es sorprendente lo poco que sabemos la mayoría de nosotros sobre la historia de Canadá. A pesar de que Canadá está al otro lado de la frontera con Estados Unidos, tiende a quedar injustamente eclipsada. Sin embargo, su historia es vibrante.La historia registrada de Canadá comienza con el contacto europeo en el siglo XVI, pero existen un montón de ricas leyendas y folclore transmitido por los nativos norteamericanos que llenan los vacíos. Este libro sigue los hilos de las numerosas civilizaciones que formaron Canadá y su fusión final para forjar el rico tapiz que constituye el Canadá actual.La historia de Canadá es más de lo que parece a simple vista, así que siga leyendo para saber más.En este innovador tratado sobre la historia de Canadá, descubrirá:Los orígenes de las Primeras Naciones, los artefactos que dejaron atrás y cómo les va hoy en día.Los primeros asentamientos franceses e ingleses y cómo interactuaron con las Primeras Naciones.La participación de Canadá en las guerras mundiales y la valentía de sus soldados en el campo de batalla.El papel de Canadá durante la guerra fría y cómo actuó como una de las primeras defensas contra las amenazas nucleares en América del Norte.La independencia de Canadá y cómo los francófonos de Quebec también buscaron su propia independencia.Y mucho más.¡Adquiera este libro ahora para aprender más sobre la historia de Canadá!

2 manuscritos completos en 1 libroHistoria de los francos: Una guía fascinante sobre un grupo de pueblos germánicos que invadieron el Imperio romano de OccidenteHistoria de los lombardos: Una guía fascinante sobre un grupo de pueblos germánicos que invadieron Italia y gobernaron amplias zonas de la península itálicaTras asimilarse con los romanos en la provincia imperial de la Galia, los francos establecieron un dominio unificado bajo el rey Clodoveo a finales del siglo V y principios del VI. Bajo los sucesores de Clodoveo, el reino franco se fracturó. Las facciones de francos en guerra, bajo el liderazgo de los descendientes reales de Clodoveo, se encarcelaban o, más a menudo, se mataban entre sí.Obligaron a los más afortunados de sus rivales a ingresar en monasterios y eliminaron a las potenciales esposas reales exiliándolas a conventos.Los distintos reyes de Francia no solo lucharon entre sí, sino que también combatieron a los invasores bárbaros y cristianos. Sus distintos dominios se encontraban bajo la continua amenaza de grupos étnicos belicosos que se adentraban en los territorios francos desde el oeste y el sur. No fue hasta el ascenso de un genio militar llamado Carlos Martel, en el siglo VIII, que los francos pudieron recrear el país unificado que había establecido Clodoveo.La historia de los francos está salpicada de asesinatos, matrimonios por alianzas políticas, engaños e intrigas. Las batallas libradas entre las familias reales francas contendientes y contra los invasores extranjeros implicaron estrategias y tácticas que formarían la base del posterior militarismo caballeresco en la Edad Media.Los francos eran a la vez unos belicistas violentos y unos generosos patrocinadores de la Iglesia cristiana. Mostraron un comportamiento muy civilizado, como la codificación de leyes y la fundación de monasterios. Por otro lado, los reyes, sus esposas, sus hijos y sus secuaces aristocráticos estaban en una lucha constante por mantener la autoridad. El poder se conseguía a veces mediante maniobras políticas, pero la mayoría de las veces se conseguía por la vía sencilla del asesinato.La primera parte de este libro incluye:De dónde venían los francos antes de llegar a la Galia romanaCómo los francos, a través de la habilidad militar y la astucia, lograron adquirir el poderCómo Clodoveo creó un reino unificado y por qué se disolvió por disputas familiaresEl origen de los santos cristianos que hoy se veneran en FranciaCómo un monje irlandés fundó un nuevo tipo de monacato en FranciaCómo los francos, bajo familias reales enfrentadas, consiguieron mantener a Francia a salvo de los invasores extranjerosCómo el gran líder militar Carlos Martel consiguió unificar FranciaSegunda parte de este libro, usted:La ruta que siguieron los nómadas lombardos en su migración desde el norte de Alemania hasta Italia.Cómo los lombardos acabaron volviéndose contra los romanos, los cuales les invitaron a establecerse en Italia.Cómo el primer rey lombardo de Italia fue asesinado en el año 572 por su esposa como venganza por el asesinato de su padre.Por qué los lombardos reinstauraron su realeza tras diez años de gestión sin rey.Los entresijos de las alianzas estratégicas lombardas que les permitieron expandir su reino desde el norte de Italia hasta el extremo sur de la península italiana.Por qué los lombardos abandonaron gradualmente una secta cristiana herética y adoptaron el catolicismo ortodoxo.El papel desempeñado por un monje irlandés itinerante que estableció monasterios en Lombardía.Cómo el cronista de los lombardos, Pablo el Diácono, llegó a escribir la historia de su pueblo.¡Obtenga este libro ahora para saber más sobre Historia de los francos

Eight captivating manuscripts in one book: The Wild West: A Captivating Guide to the American Old West, Including Stories of Famous Outlaws and Lawmen Such as Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickok, and MoreBilly the Kid: A Captivating Guide to a Notorious Gunfighter of the American Old West and His Feud with Pat GarrettBuffalo Bill: A Captivating Guide to a Cowboy Who Served in the American Civil War and Is Known for the Wild West ShowsSeth Bullock: A Captivating Guide to Deadwood''s First Sheriff Who Tamed This Wild West Town and Was Later Appointed US Marshal by Theodore RooseveltDavy Crockett: A Captivating Guide to the American Folk Hero Who Fought in the War of 1812 and the Texas RevolutionAnnie Oakley: A Captivating Guide to an American Sharpshooter Who Later Became a Wild West Folk HeroJesse James: A Captivating Guide to a Wild West Outlaw Who Robbed Trains, Banks, and Stagecoaches across the Midwestern United StatesGeronimo: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Well-Known Native Americans Who Was a Leader of the Apache Tribe and a Prominent Figure of the Wild WestSome of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:What the Native Americans of the West were really like before colonizationHow the Spanish were some of the first Europeans to explore the WestThe seven years during which Texas was its own countryHow the mountain men were the first settlers of the NorthwestAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:The childhood of Billy the Kid in a New York slumHow his teachers liked him as a boyThe tragic death of his motherAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:Reaping the Rewards He Was GivenBuffalo Bill Answers the CallJust a Matter of InterpretationThe Gentleman FarmerAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include:Surviving a childhood filled with abuseRebellious escapes from a cruel, corrupt fatherBecoming an integral part of founding Yellowstone National ParkAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 5 of this book include:The FrontiersmanThe MilitiamanThe CongressmanThe CelebrityThe MythAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 6 of this book include:Phoebe Ann Moses: Early Life of Miss SharpshooterThe Huntress of the North StarAnnie and the Star Shooters of the WestThe Birth of Annie OakleyMiss "Little Sure Shot" and Chief Sitting BullAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 7 of this book include:A Boy Named JesseBack HomeAn Unlikely AllyNorthfield: A WatershedAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 8 of this book include:The Days of His YouthGeronimo Continues His QuestThe Apaches Go on the WarpathThe Greatest WrongGeronimo the RenegadeAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Old West, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Did you know that the United States tried to buy territory from Mexico before the war?The Mexican-American War was a short war 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 long-lasting effect on both countries. However, why is the war often overlooked by people?Even though it was one of the first major offensive wars fought by the United States, the truth is that it often gets overshadowed by notable events that followed it, like the American Civil War. In fact, most people likely know more about the Battle of the Alamo, which preceded the war, than the Battle of Palo Alto.This book aims to fix that. Get ready to learn more about this short conflict between two neighboring nations in North America and how it changed the course of history.In this book, you will discover:The causes of the war, such as Spanish colonialism and the age of expansionism in the United StatesThe Texas Revolution, including the famed Battle of the AlamoThe perspectives of both sides before, during, and after the war, to better understand the reasons behind each decisionThe main political figures of the period, including US President James K. Polk, Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, and General Santa Anna of MexicoThe motivations, goals, and actions of the various figures involved in the war, such as Zachary Taylor, who would later become a US presidentThe detailed events of the conflict itself, which spanned a period of almost two years and took the lives of more than thirteen thousand peopleAnd much more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the Mexican-American War!

From the first agricultural settlement more than seven thousand years ago to the Indian campaign of Alexander the Great and the vast Maurya Empire, ancient India tells a story weaved with captivating legends and cultural legacy.Find out how the Indus Valley civilization became one of the oldest societies in the history of humankind and how small agricultural settlements transformed into the urban centers of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro. Dive into the origin story of Buddhism, and follow the path of a privileged young prince who became one of the most famous religious figures.Learn everything about Ashoka the Great, his grandfather Chandragupta of Maurya, and the greatest empire in the history of India: the Maurya Empire. Our captivating guide about ancient India will take you on a journey through the rich past of the Indian subcontinent, from the beginning of civilization to the fall of the Maurya Empire.In this book, you can discover the answers to the following questions:How did the people of the Indus Valley and Indo-Gangetic Plain live?What was a day like in the life of a Mauryan?What kind of food did they eat, what did they do for a living, and what was their favorite form of entertainment?Who was the first king in ancient India, and who was the greatest king of all time?How did the Kuru Kingdom come to be?Why couldn''t Alexander conquer the Nanda Empire?Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the Ancient India!

2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro:Historia de Prusia: Una guía fascinante sobre el reino de Prusia y su papel en las guerras napoleónicas, la guerra franco-prusiana y la unificación de Alemania en 1871La guerra franco-prusiana: Una guía fascinante sobre la guerra de 1870 entre el Imperio francés y los Estados alemanes y el papel que desempeñó Otto von Bismarck en la unificación de AlemaniaSi quiere una respuesta a esta pregunta, eche un vistazo a nuestra guía acerca de la Historia de Prusia.Este libro le llevará a un emocionante viaje por la historia, empezando por los modestos orígenes de Prusia y su dinastía Hohenzollern. Se asombrará de cómo atravesaron las alambradas históricas de la época medieval tardía, enredados involuntariamente en guerras con potencias mayores y en la reforma religiosa.Entonces, justo cuando piense que Prusia será arrasada por fuerzas violentas fuera de su control, verá lo obstinados que fueron los prusianos al superar diversos obstáculos. Aprenderá de sus luchas contra los Habsburgo y Austria, Francia y Napoleón, y muchos otros adversarios en las innumerables guerras en las que se encontraron los prusianos, guerras que no siempre fueron ganadas por ellos.A lo largo de la obra, se le presentará cómo el estado, la sociedad y la cultura prusianos cambiaron a lo largo del tiempo, transformándose de un país feudal medieval a un imperio industrial moderno. Este libro también mostrará cómo la identidad local prusiana, procedente de un lugar de humildad, evolucionó y creció hasta convertirse en una nación orgullosa y en un baluarte de la identidad y la nación alemanas.Por último, esta guía le mostrará la apasionante historia de cómo Prusia reunió la fuerza suficiente para lograr la unificación de las tierras alemanas en un único estado-nación a través de una serie de guerras y audaces políticas y maquinaciones. A través de todo esto, aprenderá lo que marcó el curso de la historia alemana que tendría tanto impacto en el siglo XX.La primera parte de este libro incluye:¿Cómo surgió el Estado prusiano en el escenario histórico?¿Qué impulsó su crecimiento y cómo encajó en el Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico?¿Cómo la dinastía Hohenzollern dio forma al relato prusiano?¿Cómo sobrevivió Prusia a la guerra de los Treinta Años?¿Qué salvó a Prusia de desmoronarse bajo Napoleón?¿Qué cambios fueron necesarios para que su ejército se convirtiera en el mejor del mundo?¿Cómo unificó Prusia el Imperio alemán a través del conflicto?¿Por qué el rey Federico II fue el mejor monarca de Prusia?¿Qué importancia tuvo Otto von Bismarck para la evolución final de Prusia?¿Cuáles fueron las raíces del nacionalismo prusiano?Segunda parte de este libro, usted:¿Cuándo comenzó la animosidad franco-alemana?¿Qué llevó al estallido de la guerra en 1870?¿Por qué el ejército prusiano fue superior en el frente?¿Cuáles fueron los mayores defectos de los generales franceses?¿Dónde tuvo lugar la mayor derrota francesa del siglo XIX?¿Por qué la guerra solo duró seis meses?¿Cómo se unificó el Imperio alemán a través del conflicto?¿Cuáles fueron los términos más devastadores del tratado de paz de 1871?¿Qué importancia tuvo el papel de Otto von Bismarck a lo largo de la guerra?¿Cuáles fueron las consecuencias de una victoria alemana sobre los franceses?¡Y mucho más!¡Adquiera este libro ahora para saber más sobre Historia de Prusia y La guerra franco-prusiana!

Did you know that one obscure sheep-herding and wool-making family in the Italian region of Tuscany went from humble beginnings to becoming one of the richest and most influential families of all time?Meet the Medici family, who, in some ways, can be considered to be the godfathers of the Renaissance. They patronized Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Sandro Botticelli, among many other famous artists. They helped to recover many famous ancient Roman and Greek writings and built academies to encourage the spread of learning.Inside Captivating History''s House of Medici, you''ll discover:The humble beginnings of a family that is estimated to have made over one hundred twenty billion dollars in today''s currencyCosimo the Great, the true founder of the Medici dynasty, who built the city of Florence into one of the greatest cities on EarthCosimo''s son Lorenzo, called "the Magnificent" for his athletic abilities, knowledge, wisdom, and desire to improve not only the lives of his family but also those throughout EuropeLorenzo''s Platonic Academy, where the greatest minds of the Renaissance gathered to discuss and debate the great questions of both the age and human existenceThe bloody attempt on Lorenzo''s life and his swift revengeThe growth of Florence into both a city of great culture and great pleasureSavonarola, the religious fanatic who terrified Lorenzo and who ruled a city by fear and was finally burned at the stake himselfThe Medici popes, Leo X and Clement VIIThe great Dome of Florence, which was built by the revolutionary thinker BrunelleschiCatherine de'' Medici, the de facto ruler of France and mother of three kingsScroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the House of Medici!

Who were the Teutonic Knights?The Teutonic Knights were established to help the sick and injured in the Holy Land in a similar vein as the Knights Hospitaller. Once they were battle-tested in war, however, they were commissioned to be full-fledged fearsome warriors, fighting for the cause of Christendom. Those causes would have the Teutonic Knights leave the Holy Land altogether when they were redeployed to Eastern Europe.Soon the knights were attempting to subdue pagans, extending their presence throughout the Baltic by way of a string of fortresses. Their fate would rise and fall with the political and ideological situations that were prevalent in the European continent. The rise of both Poland and Lithuania would come to threaten the Teutonic Order, and the climactic Battle of Tannenberg in 1410 would have repercussions that would reverberate for centuries to come.This book follows the meteoric rise, the climactic fall, and the many years of rebirth undergone by the Teutonic Knights. From Jerusalem to the modern-day charitable organizations headed by the order, this text covers the complete history of the Teutonic Knights in full.Here in this book, you will discover:How the Teutonic Order was formedTheir mission in the Holy LandTheir Crusades in the Balkans and the BalticHow the Protestant Reformation affected the orderAnd a whole lot more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about The Teutonic Knights!

What happened to Imperial Russia?Russia has long been a powerful country. Even today, Russia stands as one of the great powers on the planet. But modern-day Russia is just a vestige of the greater territory that once constituted Imperial Russia. The Russian Empire spanned continents, and at one time, Imperial Russia could claim territory from Alaska to Poland and just about everything else in between.Russian rulers felt that they were the inheritors of the Roman Byzantine Empire, and like the Caesars of old, they stylized themselves as "tsars." These tsars ruled as absolute autocrats, directing the empire through the sheer force of their own willpower. However, despite its size and power, the Russian Empire was often plagued with massive internal problems.An entire class of Russian peasants known as serfs, for example, were basically enslaved to the land they toiled on, unable to escape their lot in life. For much of the empire, the average Russian''s feelings were ignored by the tsar and the elite, but in the latter years of Imperial Russia, these unresolved problems would come back with a vengeance.For the Russian Empire was not extinguished by an outside foe but rather collapsed from within. This book follows the rise of this Russian juggernaut from its earliest formation to its ultimate demise.In this book, you will learn:How the Russian Empire was foundedAbout the most important rulers of the Russian EmpireOf the major wars fought on behalf of Imperial RussiaAbout the revolutions that rocked the empireAnd much more!Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about The Russian Empire!