Books with author History Captivating

Explore the Captivating History of the American RevolutionFree History BONUS Inside!In an era where political discourse is becoming increasingly polarized, it is worth reflecting on the circumstances of America’s foundation. This captivating history book presents a general outline of the American Revolution, focusing largely on the period between the outbreak of rebellion in 1765 until the ratification of the US Constitution in 1789. In homage to the original thirteen colonies, the book is divided into thirteen chapters. Chapter 1 outlines the context of the Thirteen Colonies as British colonial possessions. Chapters 2-4 deals with American responses to British attempts to raise taxation in the Thirteen Colonies.Chapter 5 assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the American and British armies at the outbreak of the war, and how these dynamics shifted over the course of the conflict. Chapters 6-10 cover the period of military hostilities from the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781.Chapters 11 and 12 cover the uneasy period of peace during which the central government was unable to resolve disputes between individual states, and the results that came from this. Chapter 13 briefly outlines the key debates and themes that would run through American history in the half-century following the adoption of the Constitution. This book seeks to remind readers that the United States was created by a set of founding fathers who had competing visions, but shared a common set of principles dedicated to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In The American Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the American Revolutionary War and the United States of America's Struggle for Independence from Great Britain, you will discover topics such asColonial AmericaThe Seven Years’ War and Its ConsequencesTaxation Without RepresentationThe Road to WarDavid Versus GoliathIndependenceWashington on the RopesThe International DimensionWar in the SouthSurrender at YorktownAn Imperfect UnionA More Perfect UnionManifest DestinyAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the American Revolution, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating life of Augustus, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!The life of Augustus is historically important because his leadership marked out a new era in the story of the Roman world, an era that would see the expansion of the Roman Empire across the Mediterranean and beyond. However, the influence of the Roman Empire extended much farther than its territory and had a profound effect on the development of Western culture. Moreover, the stories and legends that emanate from the Roman world have become part of the cultural consciousness of the Western world today. Our fascination with the Roman world is boundless; there are thousands of movies, books, plays, and video games that are inspired by ancient Rome. The stories of the lives of great Romans have, in turn, become stories and ideas that have been taken up by everyone from Shakespeare to the Star Wars franchise.What is absolutely fascinating about the story of Augustus is the way that he masterminded his ascent to power by leading people to believe that power was the last thing he wanted, so that as a leader, he was willingly accepted—and often demanded—by the people. At the same time, he also proved indispensable to the Senate, whose job it was to check his power.In Augustus: A Captivating Guide to the First Emperor of Rome and How He Ruled the Roman Empire, you will discover topics such asRomeThe Early YearsEarly CareerCaesar’s SonThe Road to ActiumAugustusThe Birth of an EmpireImperatorDeath and LegacyAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Augustus, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating History of World War 1Free History BONUS Inside!The First World War was one of the most devastating conflicts in our history. The death toll was like nothing experienced before, and it is estimated that over 11 million soldiers were killed, wounded, or went missing, and many of those bodies have never been found. Regardless of how people remember the First World War, and whether or not they romanticize the life of a soldier on the front lines, it is important that the world never forgets this brutal and bloody conflict. The tumult and chaos that remained in the wake of the First World War had far-reaching and devastating consequences, not just for Europe and the survivors of the war, but for the entire world. The ruins of Europe provided a fertile breeding ground for fierce nationalism, which led to the rise of the Third Reich and allowed the evil of Adolf Hitler to go unchecked for far too long. In World War 1: A Captivating Guide to the First World War, Including Battle Stories from the Eastern and Western Front and How the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 Impacted the Rise of Nazi Germany, you will discover topics such asThe Fatal Shots That Set the Stage for WarThe Western Front and the First Battle of MarneWar in the TrenchesThe Eastern Front and the Battle of TannenbergThe Battle of Ypres and the Christmas TruceSecond Battle of Ypres and the Introduction of Chemical WarfareChemical Warfare on the Western FrontMy Boy Jack, the Very Human Cost of the First World WarThe Gallipoli CampaignThe Battle of JutlandThe Decline of the Russian EmpireThe Battle of VerdunThe Battle of the SommeAmerica Joins the WarThe Final Days of the War and the Treaty of VersaillesWorld Leaders Who Played a Pivotal Role in the First World WarAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about World War 1, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Barbarians, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!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 WarsThe Vandals: A Captivating Guide to the Barbarians That Conquered the Roman Empire During the Transitional Period from Late Antiquity to the Early Middle AgesThe Gallic Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Military Campaigns that Expanded the Roman Republic and Helped Julius Caesar Transform Rome into the Greatest Empire of the Ancient WorldSarmatians and Scythians: A Captivating Guide to the Barbarians of Iranian Origins and How These Ancient Tribes Fought Against the Roman Empire, Goths, Huns, and PersiansThe Goths: A Captivating Guide to the Visigoths and Ostrogoths Who Sacked Rome and Played an Essential Role in the Fall of the Western Roman EmpireAttila the Hun: A Captivating Guide to the Ruler of the Huns and His Invasions of the Roman EmpireAnglo-Saxons: A Captivating Guide to the People Who Inhabited Great Britain from the Early Middle Ages to the Norman Conquest of EnglandIn part 1 of this book, you will:Who Were the Celts?The Celtic MigrationsThe Many Celtic Tribes of EuropeThe CeltiberiansThe Gallic WarsThe Insular CeltsCeltic WarriorsCeltic Way of LifeCeltic ReligionCeltic ArtAnd much, much more!In part 2 of this book, you will:Origins of the VandalsFrom the Danube to AfricaRise of the Vandal KingdomDownfall of the VandalsVandal SocietyReligion, Culture, and the VandalsAnd much, much more!In part 3 of this book, you will:Ancient GaulGaius Julius CaesarThe Helvetii CeltsThe Helvetian WarAriovistus, the German KingBattle of the SabisThe Germanic WarUnited Gaul Versus Caesar of RomeThe Battle of AlesiaAnd much, much more!In part 4 of this book, you will:Origins of the Scythians and SarmatiansArt, Culture, and ReligionEconomy and SocietyWarfare and ConquestEnd of the Scythians and SarmatiansAnd much, much more!In part 5 of this book, you will:Who Were the Goths? Names, Origins, and Early SettlementsHistory of the Goths: Relations with Romans, Gothic KingdomsOstrogothic and Visigothic RulersThe Culture of Goths: Religion, Customs, Social HierarchyEveryday Life of Goths: Jobs and Division of Labor, Housing and Architecture, Art, Written WorksAnd much, much more!In part 6 of this book, you will:The Origins of Attila and the HunsThe Wars of the Huns Before AttilaAn Alliance Between the Huns and the RomansAttila Attacks the ByzantinesAttila Attacks the Byzantines AgainAttila Foils a Byzantine PlotAttila’s Diplomatic Strategy Evolves in the WestAttila Raids GaulAttila Raids ItalyThe Disintegration of Attila’s KingdomAnd much, much more!In part 7 of this book, you will:Anglo-Saxons ArriveEarly Anglo-Saxons: Origins and Pre-Settlement HistoryThe Culture of Anglo-Saxons: Religion, Customs, Social Hierarchy, Early ChristianityEveryday Life of Anglo-Saxon England: Jobs and Division of Labor, Food and Drink, Clothes, Architecture, Travel, Wars, Gender and Age Norms, Art, Written WorksAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about history of the Barbarians, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Explore How World War 2 Began, the Aftermath and the Events in BetweenFree History BONUS Inside!The Second World War was one of the most traumatic events in human history. Across the world, existing conflicts became connected, entangling nations in a vast web of violence. It was fought on land, sea, and air, touching every inhabited continent. Over 55 million people died, some of them combatants, some civilians caught up in the violence, and some murdered by their own governments.It was the war that unleashed the Holocaust and the atomic bomb upon the world. But it was also a war that featured acts of courage and self-sacrifice on every side. Some of the topics covered in this book include:The Rising TideFrom Poland to the Fall of FranceBritain’s Darkest HourBarbarossa UnleashedEarly Operations in Africa and the MediterraneanA Day Which Will Live in InfamyGermany’s Eastern OffensivesGuadalcanal and the War in AsiaOperation Torch and the Taking of North AfricaThe Tide Turns in Eastern EuropeAdvancing on JapanThe Invasion of ItalyFrom D-Day to the BulgeThe Fall of GermanyThe Fall of JapanAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!Scroll to the top and download the book for instant access!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Napoleonic Wars, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!The Napoleonic Wars, which took place between 1803 and 1815, were spearheaded by probably France’s best tactician and military strategist to date, General Napoleon Bonaparte. His tactics and strategies were so grounded that it has served as the basis for many major warfare campaigns and maneuvers, both during his lifetime as well as after his demise. Even France’s sworn enemy for most of the medieval era, the British, acknowledged his ingenuity despite his ultimate defeat at the hands of the British army at the end of life.In this book, we will take an interesting journey through the annals of history to inspect the Napoleonic Wars: why they started in the first place, a glimpse into the life of the legendary commander Napoleon Bonaparte, the course of events and some of the major players on the board, and the stories of the last glimmer of France’s military greatness. While the French Army did play a crucial role in both World Wars, they pale in comparison to the army of France, which was led by one of the most brilliant military minds in history, during the country’s last great military campaign against its greatest rival, Britain. In this captivating book on the Napoleonic Wars and the French Revolution, we will examine Napoleon’s role in the war not only as a military genius but also as a politician, ruler, and social reformer, and perhaps uncover some of the more dubious aspects of the legend that is Napoleon Bonaparte. In The Napoleonic Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Conflicts That Began Between the United Kingdom and France During the Rule of Napoleon Bonaparte and How They Stemmed from the French Revolution, you will discover topics such asThe French Revolution and Post-Revolution FranceThe French Revolutionary Wars: A Divided EuropeThe Political Rise of Napoleon BonaparteThe Rise of Bonapartism: An Alternative Monarchy Readying for the Napoleonic WarsThe Beginning of the Napoleonic WarsThe Napoleonic Wars, Part 1The Napoleonic Wars, Part 2The French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars from a British Socio-Political PerspectiveWhat Led to the Fall of NapoleonAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Napoleonic Wars, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating Life of Nikola TeslaFree History BONUS Inside!Obsessive, brilliant, and tortured, Nikola Tesla was lauded for his invention of the alternating current (AC), and other significant contributions to science. His claim that “harnessing the forces of nature was the only worthwhile scientific endeavor" both impressed and enraged the scientific community. Eventually, his peers could no longer dismiss his eccentricities and began to view him as a crackpot — a potentially dangerous one. Although Tesla’s work was a major factor in the success of the second Industrial Revolution, he died alone, impoverished, and largely shunned by the scientific community that once hailed him a genius.Beset by visions, without a wife or children, Nikola Tesla’s brilliant mind changed the world, even though at the time of his death he passed unnoticed into obscurity.Some of the topics covered in this book include:ChildhoodEducation and Early CareerPatents and PoliticsThe Eccentric GeniusTesla’s Coil and the Niagara ContractInfluential Friends and the Lure of FlightThe Wardenclyffe Tower1914 and BeyondAnd much more!Scroll to the top and select the "BUY NOW" button for instant download

Explore the Captivating History of the Roaring TwentiesFree History BONUS Inside!Few decades capture the imagination like the 1920s. Like so many good stories, it got its start from a time of great turmoil and ended in a dramatic fashion. What happened between 1920 and 1929 has passed beyond history and has become legend.The lessons of the 1920s are still relevant today. Many of the debates and issues of the era are still part of the national conversation. Economic policies, consumer behaviors and mass culture of the 1920s are reflected in our culture almost 100 years later. By understanding the past, we can better prepare for the future and this new captivating history book is all about giving you that knowledge.This book includes topics such as:World War One and the 1920sFear of the OtherOld Causes Finishing BusinessThe Cost of ProhibitionA New WorldAfrican-AmericansPolitics and PoliciesHow Did It All End?And much, much more!Scroll to the top and download the book now for instant access!

Discover the Captivating History of RussiaFree History BONUS Inside!Russia, or the Russian Federation as it is officially known, is the world’s largest country and covers almost a sixth of the global landmass. The country is often associated with harsh climates and autocratic government. The shadow of communism and the Cold War continues to influence global attitudes towards Russia. This new captivating history book serves as an overview of Russian history over the span of more than a millennium, from the foundation of the Russian state by the Viking prince Rurik in 862 AD until the collapse of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991. In Russian History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Russia, Including Events Such as the Mongol Invasion, the Napoleonic Invasion, Reforms of Peter the Great, the Fall of the Soviet Union, and More, you will discover topics such asThe Foundation of RusThe Christianization of RusThe Fragmentation and Subjugation of RusThe Rise of MuscovyOverthrowing the Tatar yokeGathering the Russian LandsThe Birth of a DynastyThe Road to ReformImperial MajestyEnlightened DespotismReform and ReactionWar and RevolutionTerror and UpheavalThe Great Patriotic WarCold WarReform and CollapseAnd much, much more!So if you want to discover more about the startling history of Russia, click "buy now"!

Explore the Captivating History of Ancient GreeceFree History BONUS Inside!The culture and events of Greece were so influential they have a significant effect on modern-day people all over the world. The ancient Greeks gave birth to democracy, a political system frequently used and considered by some as the best form of government. Great minds from Greece also made incredible and vital discoveries such as the water mill, the basics of geometry and using medicine to cure illness. The ancient Greek philosophers laid the groundwork for a whole new field of thought and study. Ancient Greece offered the foundation of the Olympic games, which still run regularly today. Particularly famous historical figures such as Alexander the Great and Cleopatra also had ties to and roles during Greek history, through the course of wars and empire expansion. Given the influence of Ancient Greece, as you learn about this time and place, you will learn about your history and the origins of the people, places, and institutions you likely regularly studied in school. Starting in the Dark Ages, this book will take you on a captivating journey through the darkness, democracy, discovery, and development of Western Civilization. Some of the topics covered in this book include:Dawn of the Dark AgesFrom Darkness to DemocracyOlympic OriginsGreece Grows from War to WarThe Fight for DemocracyThe Peloponnesian WarEnter Alexander the GreatGreat Minds of Ancient GreeceRoman Take-OverCleopatra and her ConsortsHadrian’s TravelsGothic Raids on GreeceRise of ChristianityEnd of AntiquityAnd much more!Scroll to the top and select the "BUY NOW" button for instant download

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Napoleonic Wars, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!Two captivating manuscripts in one book:The Napoleonic Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Conflicts That Began Between the United Kingdom and France During the Rule of Napoleon Bonaparte and How They Stemmed from the French RevolutionThe War of 1812: A Captivating Guide to the Military Conflict between the United States of America and Great Britain That Started during the Napoleonic WarsThe Napoleonic Wars, which took place between 1803 and 1815, were spearheaded by probably France’s best tactician and military strategist to date, General Napoleon Bonaparte. His tactics and strategies were so grounded that it has served as the basis for many major warfare campaigns and maneuvers, both during his lifetime as well as after his demise. Even France’s sworn enemy for most of the medieval era, the British, acknowledged his ingenuity despite his ultimate defeat at the hands of the British army at the end of life.In this book, we will take an interesting journey through the annals of history to inspect the Napoleonic Wars: why they started in the first place, a glimpse into the life of the legendary commander Napoleon Bonaparte, the course of events and some of the major players on the board, and the stories of the last glimmer of France’s military greatness. While the French Army did play a crucial role in both World Wars, they pale in comparison to the army of France, which was led by one of the most brilliant military minds in history, during the country’s last great military campaign against its greatest rival, Britain. In the first part of this captivating book on the Napoleonic Wars, we will examine Napoleon’s role in the war not only as a military genius but also as a politician, ruler, and social reformer, and perhaps uncover some of the more dubious aspects of the legend that is Napoleon Bonaparte. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:The French Revolution and Post-Revolution FranceThe French Revolutionary Wars: A Divided EuropeThe Political Rise of Napoleon BonaparteThe Rise of Bonapartism: An Alternative Monarchy Readying for the Napoleonic WarsThe Beginning of the Napoleonic WarsThe Napoleonic Wars, Part 1The Napoleonic Wars, Part 2The French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars from a British Socio-Political PerspectiveWhat Led to the Fall of NapoleonAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:Prelude to the WarKey Players and Statistics of the War of 1812Timeline of the War of 1812The War of 1812- The Invasion of CanadaThe War of 1812- The Taming of the WestThe War of 1812- The Creek WarThe War of 1812- Naval Battles of the War of 1812And much, much more!So if you want to learn more about The Napoleonic Wars and The War of 1812, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!The Battle of the Little Bighorn, which is also commonly referred to by American historians as Custer’s Last Stand, is one of the most iconic events during the Great Sioux War that occurred between 1875 and 1876. The war itself became widespread among other tribes within the surrounding regions of the Black Hills territory of present-day South Dakota after conflicts started between the U.S government and the local Lakota and Cheyenne tribes in 1854, which lasted all the way to 1890. Most textbooks and history buffs often romanticized Custer’s Last Stand as a modern-day Battle of Thermopylae, often portraying it as the brave last stand of a seasoned warrior, for over half a century after the battle took place, but later archeological finds tend to suggest otherwise. In fact, there have been so many conflicting statements from both American and Native American participants that most of the details of the event are often unclear even to this day. Most of the confusion that remains are of critical nature, for instance, the exact manner in which the battle took place and the timing of the events. In this book, we aim to separate facts from fiction in regards to one of the most iconic battles during the American Indian Wars and provide the reader with a clear and fact-based interpretation of the events that took place prior to and during the Battle of the Little Bighorn, as well as its ensuing impact on both the Americans and the Native Americans. In The Battle of the Little Bighorn: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Significant Actions of the Great Sioux War and How Custer's Last Stand Impacted the Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, you will discover topics such asThe Great Sioux WarGeorge Custer, Sitting Bull, and Crazy HorseThe Battle of the Little BighornUnderlying Factors of Custer’s Loss in the Battle of the Little BighornAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Battle of the Little Bighorn, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!