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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...
2) 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.
En La Edad...
3) 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...
4) La antigua Roma para niños: Una guía fascinante de la historia de Roma, desde el surgimiento de la R
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Con este audio libro, viajarás a la antigua Roma, donde los gladiadores luchaban en el famoso Coliseo, los emperadores eran asesinados para dar paso a nuevos emperadores, se creaban calendarios y la mitología griega se convertía en mitología romana. Diviértete viendo lo que queda de esta increíble sociedad mientras exploras las antiguas ruinas y los mapas de guerra. Pon a prueba tus conocimientos con las actividades al final de cada capítulo...
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Sarmatians and Scythians, then pay attention...
Masters of the horse, the Scythians and Sarmatians opened the Eurasian Steppe to nomadic civilizations like it had never seen before. For the first time, a group of tribes sharing a common culture called the Steppe their home, adapting themselves to its harshness. Born out of this environment, a very particular way to live was adopted and later...
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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 JFK
Jackie Kennedy: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Explore the Fascinating Life of John F. Kennedy
Gallup's List of Widely Admired People of the 20th Century places President John F. Kennedy in the third slot, behind Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mother Teresa. Needless...
7) Historia de los judíos: Una guía fascinante de la historia de los judíos, desde los antiguos isra
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Si desea descubrir la cautivadora historia de los judíos, siga leyendo...
El pueblo judío es uno de los grupos humanos más antiguos del planeta. Los judíos vivieron junto a los antiguos egipcios, babilonios, fenicios y sumerios, todos los cuales han desaparecido de las páginas de la historia. Sin embargo, los judíos siguen existiendo. A pesar de todo, la cultura, la lengua, las leyes y la religión judías han permanecido intactas a lo largo...
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Imperial Rome: A Captivating Guide to Events and Facts You Should Know About the Roman Empire
Pax Romana: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Rome during the Roman Peace Period
In the first part of this audiobook, 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...
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the barbarians, then keep listening....
Seven captivating manuscripts in one book:
• Celts: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Celtic History and Mythology, Including Their Battles Against the Roman Republic in the Gallic Wars
• The Vandals: A Captivating Guide to the Barbarians That Conquered the Roman Empire During the Transitional Period from Late Antiquity to the Early Middle Ages
• The Gallic...
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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...
11) History of Africa for Kids: A Captivating Guide to African History, From Ancient Times Through Throu
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Three manuscripts in one audiobook:
In the first part of this audiobook, you will learn about:
In the second part of this audiobook, you will discover:
In the third part of this audiobook, you will discover:
Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the history of Africa!
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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...
14) American Military History: A Captivating Guide to Events and Facts You Should Know About Armed Confl
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Americans generally show great respect for their troops, and rightfully so. But what is the history of the US Armed Forces? How did the American military come about?
The answers to these questions might not be quite as straightforward as you might think. The American military industrial complex, as one former president once called it, was not always so streamlined and efficient.
It began more or less as a ragtag bunch of colonialists and revolutionaries...
15) Modern Japan: A Captivating Guide to Modern Japanese History, Starting From the Period of the Tokuga
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Mention Japanese history to a non-Japanese, and the first thing that will likely come to mind is the samurai, the legendary warrior elite who ruled the country for over one thousand years. But how did they meet their end?
With their two swords, top-knot haircut, and legendary code of honor, the samurai were the absolute, unquestioned rulers of the country. That all began to change rapidly when the "black ships" of US Commodore Matthew Perry arrived...
16) British Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Largest Empire in History and its Impact on the Age of
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For better or worse, the British Empire was the largest empire in human history. Find out how the British cultivated their empire and raised it to magnificent heights.
In the Age of Exploration, the British began building an enormous and highly profitable foreign empire. While the British Empire initially lagged behind other European powers such as Spain and Portugal, it still managed to colonize the New World and discover highly-lucrative trade routes.
British...
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Explore the captivating history of the Culper Ring!
Spying and warfare have always gone hand-in-hand. From Julius Caesar to modern generals, we have accounts of commanders covertly gathering information about their opponents, ensuring they have the intelligence they need to conduct a war. George Washington was not late to realize he needed a spy ring to defeat the British in the American Revolution. So, the Culper Ring was created, and their work...
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2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro
• Historia de España: Una guía fascinante de la historia española, desde la Hispania romana, los visigodos, el Imperio español, los Borbones y la guerra de la independencia española hasta el presente
• Los vascos: Una guía fascinante de la historia del País Vasco, desde la prehistoria, pasando por la dominación romana y la Edad Media hasta el presente
Este libro examinará los altibajos de la historia...
19) European History for Kids, Volume 2: A Captivating Guide to the History of Europe from the Age of En
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Journey through modern European history in Captivating History's second volume of European history for kids.
Discover the most important historical events in modern European history, such as the Industrial and French Revolutions, the First and Second World Wars, the Holocaust, the Great Depression, the women's suffrage movement, the Cold War, and so much more.
From revolutions to warfare, history comes alive with fun facts, fascinating pictures, and...
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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...
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