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Introducing "1346: The Battle of Crécy," a gripping historical account that plunges you deep into the heart of one of the most pivotal battles of the Hundred Years' War. Immerse yourself in the tumultuous events of the 14th century as you follow the footsteps of knights, archers, and kings, all locked in a struggle for supremacy on the battlefield.In this meticulously researched and vividly written narrative, you'll be transported back in time to...
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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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The definitive history of the first 30 years of heavy metal, containing over 100 interviews with members of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Judas Priest, Twisted Sister, Slipknot, Kiss, Megadeth, Public Enemy, Napalm Death, and more.
More than 30 years after Black Sabbath released the first complete heavy metal album, its founder, Ozzy Osbourne, is the star of The Osbournes, TV's favourite new reality show. Contrary to popular belief, headbangers and...
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The medieval town of Old Winchelsea was destroyed by a great storm in 1287. Remarkably, it lasted for several hundred years on a shingle bank in the middle of Rye Bay in Sussex, England. This book describes the formation of the town, its incredible history of seaborne heroism, privateering and piracy, and its final destruction along with Dunwich in Suffolk, Old Romney and Broomhill in a hurricane-like tide of massive proportions. The book describes...
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Descendiente de una familia de origen hispánico, Marco Aurelio nació en Roma el año 121 de nuestra era y, tras ser adoptado por Antonio Pío, lo sucedió como emperador, ocupando el cargo desde el año 161 hasta su muerte en 180. Su reinado estuvo marcado por las numerosas y dilatadas guerras que mantuvo contra los pueblos que habitaban en los límites del Imperio. Sin embargo, su devoción por las letras fue notoria y Marco Aurelio dedicó muchas...
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Follow the line in the story to find out from where it was that life on planet really originated. Discover the secular reason with proof found in the historical details instructing us as to why it is that we should adamantly reject the entire theory of evolution and Darwin's Origin Of The Species. Find out the reason it is that we are all being lied to, and why it is that the world's most prestigious universities and scientist promote a theory that...
7) Entraîner la culture générale Comment améliorer votre culture générale, votre intelligence et votre
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Vous est-il déjà arrivé de ne plus pouvoir participer à une conversation intéressante ? Avez-vous eu l'impression que tout le monde autour de vous participait à un débat passionnant dont vous ne compreniez que la moitié ? Ce n'est pas un sentiment agréable et cela peut conduire à des situations embarrassantes o vous avez l'air d'être mal informé et de ne rien savoir. Si vous ne savez presque rien des choses du monde, vous serez vite largué...
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This delicious saga of how immigrant food became American food follows European immigrants on a remarkable journey from the Ellis Island dinning hall to tiny tenement kitchens, from Lower East Side pushcart markets and delicatessens out into the wider world of American cuisine.
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Napoleon The Man Who Ruled the World volume 1
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From the day he was born, Napoleon appeared destined for greatness, despite his below-average scholarly record. When he came of age and joined the military, Napoleon discovered a remarkable ability to impress influential people.
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Napoleon The Man Who Ruled the World volume 3
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As the world entered the 19th Century, Napoleon's career was in full swing. By 1804, his rise to the status of Emperor, combined with remarkable military victories, left Napoleon a short step from proclaiming himself Emperor of Europe.
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Napoleon The Man Who Ruled the World volume 2
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Marriage to Josephine Rose de Beauhamais did little to quell Napoleon's vaulting ambition. His early military campaigns in Italy and Egypt demonstrated his burgeoning military talent and ingratiated him in the minds of French soldiers.
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Napoleon The Man Who Ruled the World volume 6
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The final chapter in Napoleon Bonaparte's life begins with his exile on the island of Elba where he imagined returning to France. When he did once again step foot on home soil, his people were waiting, but Waterloo proved his undoing.
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Napoleon The Man Who Ruled the World volume 5
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With the Peninsular War still raging, Napoleon made a fateful decision in 1812 to invade Russia. Nothing could have prepared he and his men for what awaited them as they marched towards Moscow, nor the appalling horrors upon their retreat.
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Napoleon The Man Who Ruled the World volume 4
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Prior to 1807, Napoleon had experienced almost uninterrupted success, but change was in the air. The Emperor's determination to impose the Continental System on the whole of Europe was the main impetus behind The Peninsular War.
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Victory Girls, Khaki-Wackies, and Patriotutes offers a counter-narrative to the story of Rosie the Riveter, the icon of female patriotism during World War II. With her fist defiantly raised and her shirtsleeves rolled up, Rosie was an asexual warrior on the homefront. But thousands of women supported the war effort not by working in heavy war industries, but by providing morale-boosting services to soldiers, ranging from dances at officers' clubs...
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LA ECONOMÍA EN LA PREHISTORIA Y LA ANTIGÜEDADEUROPA PREINDUSTRIALLA CRISIS DEL SIGLO XVIILA REVOLUCIÓN INDUSTRIAL: LAS POSIBLES DEFINICIONES Y EL DEBATE HISTORIOGRÁFICOEN LOS ORÍGENES DE LA REVOLUCIÓN INDUSTRIALFACTORES CONDICIONANTES DEL PROCESO DE INDUSTRIALIZACIÓNLA PRIMERA REVLUCIÓN INDUSTRIAL (1750-1850)EL COMIENZO DEL PROCESO DE INDUSTRIALIZACIÓN EN EL CONTINENTE EUROPEOLA INDUSTRIALIZACIÓN EN GRAN BRETAÑA, BÉLGICA, FRANCIA, ALEMANIA...
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There have been many books and movies about whether Atlantis really existed and where it was located. Now we have a new candidate location which meets the criteria established by Plato much better than any of the other candidates. A location which is the exact same size as the fabled city and is located by more than one ancient source. The story of the Eye of the Sahara is truly amazing and once you read it you will become convinced like I am of this...
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The Peace of Thorn was a peace treaty formally ending the Polish-Lithuanian-Teutonic War between allied Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth on one side, and the Teutonic Knights on the other. It was signed on February 1, 1411 in Thorun, one of the southernmost cities of the Monastic State of the Teutonic Knights.The Peace of Thorn was not politically stable. It took two other brief wars to solve the territorial disputes between the powers. However, large...
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Indigenous peoples in North America boast a rich and diverse tapestry of artistic traditions that reflect their unique cultural identities, histories, and spiritual connections to the land. This exploration delves into the multifaceted world of Indigenous art, encompassing a wide array of visual languages, symbolism, and crafts that have been passed down through generations.
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This is the second part of a survey of Iberian railways and tramways in 1963, when the author and his friend Larry Veysey made a long circular tour of the Peninsula. In 1963 the traditional tramways were large and busy, though already in the sights of modernizing bureaucrats. The broad-gauge national RENFE and most independent railways were still largely powered by steam; many passengers rode in wood-bodied coaches. Much of the railway scene was comparable...
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