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The medieval historian of the Armenian people Movses Khorenatsi was the first Armenian to give a wonderful account of the inception of his nation in Babylon, the power struggles of the Armenian aristocracy, and the final dissolution of the Armenian kingdom. As the author said about his compatriots: "For although we are a small garden, and are very limited in number, and deprived of power, and have been conquered by other nations many times, still...
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The book begins with the description of the family history of Claytons, which serves as the foundation. Then the book follows it up through its various changes to the present time. It gives an account of how Rollo made peace with the King of France, and Dukedon of Normandy was confirmed. It tells about the details of that settlement after a thirty-year war. From that time, Normandy began to flourish, and during the time of its first six Dukes, it...
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Royalty would be an age old institution born of ancient ages. It was invented and consecrated to focus a state, to provide for government, and to maintain the order. It would thrive for ages but decline due to democracy and dictatorship. It survives on in many states as a legacy of national heritage, a link to the past, history come alive. Here in this book, we will explore the nature of royalty and its place in history and the world.
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World history is the study of human societies, cultures, and civilizations from ancient times to the present, encompassing a wide range of events, developments, and interactions across continents. It explores the evolution of human societies, the rise and fall of empires, significant social, political, and economic changes, as well as cultural and technological advancements that have shaped the world. World history helps us understand the interconnectedness...
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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Get the Summary of Amitav Ghosh's Smoke and Ashes in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Smoke and Ashes" by Amitav Ghosh explores the historical and cultural significance of the opium trade between India and China, and its global impact. Ghosh's interest in Chinese history was sparked while researching for his novel "Sea of Poppies," leading him to investigate the deep-rooted connections between India and China, particularly...
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Get the Summary of Bea Koch's Mad and Bad in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. ""Mad and Bad: Real Heroines of the Regency" by Bea Koch explores the lives of women in the Regency era, challenging the romanticized narratives often found in historical novels. The book delves into the complex realities of marriage as a commercial transaction among the upper classes, with social gatherings serving as marketplaces for...
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Disasters are part of our national history and some were so terrible in their consequences, like the Black Death, the Great Fire of London and the Blitz, that they have come to define an era. In regional history, too, they have had an extraordinary effect, and this is the theme of Glenda Gouldens gripping book. From the long history of East Anglia she has selected those disasters that have had the deepest impact and reconstructed them in telling detail....
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Hidden behind the picturesque facade of country lanes and rugged coastlines, quaint villages and busy market towns, the South West counties of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset have witnessed some of the most shocking murder cases in British history. West Country Murders brings together over 30 cases from the authors' previous collections here in one volume. They include stories of those who killed for greed, jealousy and lust, as well as those who committed...
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From the early years of Western Expansion to the present day, our history is marked by the heroic exploits of the rescuer and the rescued in some of the most daunting geographic, meteorological, and otherwise life-threatening challenges. "First responders" have variously been members of law enforcement to ordinary good samaritans who couldn't look the other way in the face of their brethren in peril. This book collects the most compelling search-and-rescue...
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Lancaster, the county town of Lancashire, stands at the lowest bridging point of the river Lune. A chartered borough since 1193 and a city since 1937 it has had a long and turbulent history. Since the Roman army first saw the strategic possibilities of a low hill by the river it has housed garrisons and acted as a fortress. Its position on the main west-coast road to and from Scotland has on numerous occasions led to the passage of hostile armies.
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Excerpt: "A number of years ago it happened to the writer of this book to live in Venice. He accordingly read, as every good English-speaking Venetian does, Mr. Howells's "Venetian Life." And after the first heat of his admiration he ingenuously said to himself: "I know Constantinople quite as well as Mr. Howells knew Venice. Why shouldn't I write a 'Constantinople Life'?" He neglected to consider the fact that dozens of other people knew Venice even...
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A history of the various manifestations and shifting meaning of the Twentieth Century's single great contribution to mythology: the UFO.
Neither a credulous work of conspiracy theory nor a sceptical debunking of belief in 'flying saucers', How UFOs Conquered the World explores the origins of UFOs in the build-up to the First World War and how reports of them have changed in tandem with world events, science and culture. The book will also explore...
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The Short History of Railroads takes readers on a journey along the trail of the evolution of the railway. Discover the role trains had in the transportation revolution that changed the world. Readers will find an extensive list of railroad museums across the United States.
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About the Book As the second part in The Journey series, Equality Is Just an Illusion continues to illuminate the historical reality of African Americans in the United States over the past two centuries, with an emphasis on the effects of whitewashing and the strategic cover-up of America's racist past. With the threat of banning Critical Race Theory and many culturally significant books in schools, the need to safeguard historical truth is more necessary...
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From the murder of James I and the brutal torture of his betrayers to the beheading of Radical Weavers Baird and Hardie, the history of crime and punishment in Stirling's Royal Burgh has reflected the passions and prejudices of the Scottish nation. Here are shocking tales of the brutal and the bloody, the sad and the seditious, of the thieves, traitors, murderers and martyrs who shaped the destiny of those who dwell upon the Castle Rock. Richly illustrated,...
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Get the Summary of Jim Sciutto's The Return of Great Powers in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Return of Great Powers" delves into the geopolitical tensions and military strategies of the early 21st century, focusing on the resurgence of Russia and China as formidable global actors challenging the post-Cold War international order. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine,...
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Am 19. Juni 1938 wurde der Metzgergehilfe Bernhard Strauß in Bad Ems in Vorbeugehaft genommen und über Frankfurt mit der Begründung »Arbeitsscheu« im KZ Sachsenhausen bei Berlin verbracht. Erst sieben Jahre später und nachdem er noch Groß-Rosen, Auschwitz, Mittelbau-Dora und Bergen-Belsen überlebt hatte, kam er wieder frei.
»Strauße Bernhard« kehrte in seine Heimatstadt Bad Ems zurück. Aber auch nach 1945 holte ihn die Vergangenheit immer...
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In the captivating world of history, few figures have left an indelible mark as Catherine of Aragon. This remarkable woman, who would go on to become the first wife of King Henry VIII of England, had a lineage steeped in grandeur and a birth that would shape her destiny.
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