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Thanksgiving is a popular holiday in the US. But many people don't know the true or whole history of the holiday. Readers will learn how Thanksgiving really started and its lasting legacy in the US.
Have you ever considered what's missing from history books? In Left Out of History, explore the misunderstood and underexamined...
82) History of Georgia: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events That Shaped the History of the Peac
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Georgia's history is more than just peaches-it's a story of prisoners, preachers, and presidents who rose above the status quo to help transform a nation.
Georgia has been home to many influential figures in US history, including President Jimmy Carter and Martin Luther King Jr. But how much do you really know about the state?
Did you know, for instance, that Georgia was the last of the Thirteen Colonies to be created? Or that it was the last state...
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Are you interested in learning more about the rich and diverse history of Canada?
This new book offers an engaging and comprehensive exploration of Canada's past through a series of vivid stories and in-depth research.
Some of the fascinating topics covered in this book include:
This book offers readers a unique opportunity to explore the amazing story of Canada's history.
Ready to dive into the fascinating world of Canadian history?
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Never before had any century in history known the continually accelerating rate and scope of change experienced in the twentieth century - with its revolutionary discoveries, technological inventions, political upheaval, and scientific advances, radical transformation touched virtually every arena of life. In The Twentieth Century: A World History, R. Keith Schoppa uses a global lens spanning Africa, the Middle East, Russia, Asia and the Pacific,...
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This is the foundation of all: that we are not to imagine or suppose, but to discover what nature does, or may be made to do.
Thus did Francis Bacon, early in the 17th century, outline the future of science and technology. This drive for knowledge and power has now given us a world dominated by science, and this text tells the story of how we have arrived there. The achievements of the great scientific thinkers of the ages — Copernicus, Newton,...
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Want to learn more about the fascinating, rich, and complex history of Cambodia?
If so, you won't want to miss "The History of Cambodia: From Ancient Kingdoms to Modern Times".
This gripping book takes you on a journey through the centuries, exploring the rise and fall of empires, the clash of cultures, and the resilience of the Cambodian people. Here are just a few of the many reasons why this book is a must-read:
Whether you're a history buff, a...
93) History of Iceland: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Land of Fire and Ice, From the Viki
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Did you know that Iceland was likely initially settled by Irish monks?
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, has a storied history. After the Norse discovered Iceland, they began to settle it, allying the island nation with Norway. However, as power shifted in Scandinavia, Iceland would come to be governed by Denmark for several centuries.
For much of Iceland's history, it practiced a subsistence society. The people were dependent on fishing and farming...
94) History of New Zealand: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Land of the Long White Cloud, f
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Did you know New Zealand was the first country to offer universal suffrage?
Many people today only started dreaming of visiting New Zealand after discovering it was the beautiful filming place of the Lord of the Rings series. However, ignoring the two islands in the Pacific Ocean is not a modern thing. The remote lands of New Zealand were the last large, livable lands to be discovered, inhabited, and colonized.
Since the Polynesians (the first humans...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were told they were freed-two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Explore Juneteenth's little-told history, from the first Jubilee to the making of a national holiday.
Have you ever considered what's missing from history books? In Left...
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A journey through French history from the bestselling author of Absolute Monarchs.
Beginning with Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul in the first century BC, this study of French history comprises a cast of legendary characters—Charlemagne, Louis XIV, Napoleon, Joan of Arc, and Marie Antoinette, to name a few—as John Julius Norwich chronicles France's often violent, always fascinating history. From the French Revolution—after which neither France...
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From the Publisher: From the evolution of Homo sapiens to the exploration of space, the vast landscape of human history appears in J.M. Roberts's History of the World. Deftly written and evocatively illustrated, this book offers an outstanding one-volume survey of the major events, developments, and personalities of the known past. In a truly remarkable work of compression and synthesis, Roberts sweeps through thousands of years of history, weaving...
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Prepare yourself for an enchanting quest into the heart of French history with our 4-in-1 bundle: History of France – From Roman Gaul to the 20th Century.
These captivating audiobooks will take you on a journey through time, exploring the legends, tales, and triumphs that have shaped the nation of France.
Our book begins in the ancient times of Roman Gaul. You'll uncover the mysteries and secrets of a time long past, as you follow the story of a...
99) Viking History
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Join us on an epic journey through time as we explore Viking History!
Our book will take you back to a long-forgotten era where brave warriors embarked on daring raids, merchants traded exotic goods, explorers mapped uncharted lands, and settlers established new homes.
Get to know the remarkable viking culture like never before, discovering what drove them to such great heights and understanding why they left such a lasting legacy.
From King Harald...
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Superbly designed and freshly illustrated, this book tells the story of man from the stone age to the atomic bomb. What emerges is a colorful picture of wars and conquests, grand works of art, and the spread and limitations of science.
Tells the story of man from the stone age to the atomic bomb.