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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.

While the words and actions of the 12 apostles can be found scattered throughout the New Testament, putting together the pieces can be confusing, taxing, and just plain hard. Names are often repeated or changed. Previous jobs and possible destinations are mentioned, but even a map of the ancient world can be difficult to piece together.

The Progressive Era, a time of social, political, and economic reform in the United States, spanned the years 1877 to 1929—the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the Great Depression. In those decades, the rural way of life was replaced by the siren call of teeming cities filled with new immigrants, agitators, and unruly women.

The history of the Caribbean is an exciting ride, but few outside of the region know much about it in depth beyond Columbus’s discovery. This audiobook will lead you through the history of the region, which witnessed some of the world’s most important events. We will begin with Christopher Columbus’s accidental discovery and the race for control over the islands of the Caribbean.

2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro: Historia de Portugal: Una guía fascinante de la historia portuguesa desde la antigüedad hasta el presente, y El 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 Oceanía

El rey Midas convertía en oro todo lo que tocaba. Shahmaran era un ser de conocimiento infinito que ayudó a crear el primer médico del mundo. ¿Qué tenían en común? La antigua Turquía era una tierra de mitos y misterios, pero sus secretos se van descubriendo poco a poco. Conozca las culturas legendarias que dejaron su huella en esta región única y descubra qué historias son reales y cuáles son ficción.

From 1897 to 1898, over 100,000 men and women walked, rode, paddled, and sailed thousands of miles to the Klondike River area of the Canadian Yukon in search of gold. Out of those 100,000 people, only about a quarter ever made it to the goldfields, and those who did mostly went home empty-handed. But for a very lucky, hard-working, and fortunate few, the goldfields of the Yukon meant fame and fortune beyond their wildest dreams.

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.

Empezando por los renombrados años 20, vamos a ver cómo era la vida en los Estados Unidos en aquella época e incluso encontramos algunas notables imágenes espectaculares que son un reflejo de cómo era la vida en esta época. Veremos la importancia del alcohol y hasta qué punto una década pudo ser el motor de la siguiente. Analizaremos cómo los pequeños inventos marcaron una gran diferencia en Estados Unidos y la idea de si una nación debe utilizar su poder para cuidarse a sí misma o para dejar huella a nivel internacional.

The Renaissance was only a short period in European history, but it was the revolution needed to move from the Middle Ages to the modern world. It was full of new philosophies and art, new architecture and inventions, and new governments and churches. In a short span of time, the Europeans found themselves creating, acting, and living in completely new ways. People now had access to new ideas, and Europe would never be the same again.

You’ll be amazed to discover the incredible leaps humanity made and how each ancient civilization flourished. Learn more about the culture, achievements, and religions of some of the world’s most famous civilizations. You will be surprised to learn just how much the six ancient civilizations in this audiobook had in common, despite being thousands of miles apart or even thousands of years apart! And you’ll be amazed when you hear how much their cultures have shaped our own societies today.

Ancient Turkey was a land of myth and mystery, but its secrets are slowly being uncovered. Find out about the legendary cultures that left their mark on this unique region, and discover which stories are fact and which are fiction. The history of ancient Turkey is important since it gives insight into what Anatolia was like before the Roman and Byzantine Empires, but much of the information has been buried by time.

Ethiopia has a long history. It boasts one of the longest-running continuous civilizations on the planet; even the origins of humanity have been traced back to Ethiopia. Ethiopian kingdoms date back to the days of the Bible, and mentions of Ethiopian monarchs can be found all throughout the historical record.

Africans, though fascinatingly diverse, share a common evolution, all of which is characterized by the powerful strides of many names etched in the memories of their people. This audiobook presents these memories with a stimulating detailed account. This book shares the knowledge you need to know about modern Africa. Discover how the continent has come to be what it is today, and learn how other countries influenced events.

Poland, a modern state in the very center of Europe, used to be a battlefield of many nations. Throughout its history, Poland had to fight for its independence—for its very existence. This captivating guide to Polish history will get you acquainted with the country that is probably most overlooked in historical studies. Sure, everyone knows the Second World War started with the Nazi occupation of Poland, but the country is old and very rich in events, great kings, ruling nobles, and defining culture.

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Just what is Latin America? How do you define it? Latin America comprises the Caribbean, South America, and Mexico. These regions are diverse in culture yet share a common bond of history that was forged when the Old World of Latin Europe met the New World of the Americas. This audiobook takes you through the history of this vast and complex region.

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Today, Russia is the biggest and one of the most populous countries in the world. From the early, primitive state-like formations in the 9th century, all the way to the creation of the first true tsardom of Russia in 1547, the history of medieval Russia is one filled with constant struggles for power, personal rivalries between various princes, bloody wars, and a search for identity.

King Edward I was the first of three Edwards who reigned in perfect succession. He was one of the most important kings in English history, but he was also one of the most controversial. This was the king who subdued Wales and fought Scotland to a standstill for much of his reign. He battled leading Scottish figures that are recognizable to even novice history students. Both William Wallace and Robert the Bruce butted heads with this English ruler.