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Explore the Captivating History and Mythology of the MayaFree History BONUS Inside!In this captivating guide, you will discover why Maya have gained such worldwide admiration over the many other civilizations that existed in Mesoamerica at the time. You will learn how the Maya civilization developed, the major turning points in their 3,000-year-long history, the mysteries surrounding their demise, and some of the unique places where Maya exist to this day. In the first part of this book, you will discover the origins of the Maya civilization and the Mesoamerican cultures that may have influenced them. You will find out why Maya (out of all the different tribes that existed in the region at the time) have captured the imagination of the West so much. The book will reveal how they lived, ate, slept, whom they worshipped, and how they used herbal medicines and hallucinogenic plants to treat the sick.You learn about their trading routes and rivalries with another famous Mesoamerican tribe—the Aztecs. The book will go into the decline of the Maya civilization and how their rivalries with the Aztecs aided the victory of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, led by the famous Spaniard Hernán Cortés. You will also learn about the heroic efforts of the Maya to fend off the Spaniards, and why they were able to succeed at this task for much longer than the Aztecs. The book will also track down the Maya living today, a population that is still six-million strong and adhere to many of the traditions that their ancestors once held. In among the battle tales and gore of human sacrifice, you will get some delicious cocoa recipes, Maya-style, that you can make at home.After you have discovered all about the Maya origins, their cuisine, and their most notable events to present day, the book will go into the aspect that’s often the reason why so many people have been fascinated by the Maya civilization throughout the ages. You will learn about their mythology, cosmology, and the solar calendar that resulted in the infamous doomsday scare back in 2012.Some of the topics and questions covered in this book include:Maya TimelineGlossary of Important Maya TermsThe Origins of the Mesoamerican CivilizationsThe Archaic period: 7000 – 2000 BCThe Olmecs: 1,200 – 300 BCThe Preclassic Period and the Magnificent ZapotecEarly Preclassic period: 2000 to 1000 BCCuello and early Maya architectureMiddle Preclassic period: 1000 to 300 BCThe Zapotec: 600 BC to AD 800Late Preclassic period: 300 BC to AD 250The Classic Period, Doomsday Calendar, and the Mystery of the Red QueenEarly Classic – AD 250 to 600How Maya measured the timeLate Classic – AD 600 to 900The mystery of the Red QueenTerminal Classic – AD 900 to 1000Food, Rites, and Gruesome TalesHow to make Maya hot chocolate at homeHow did the Maya grow their food?The Maize godThe Maya beauty standardsThe sacred Ball GameThe Decline of the Maya Civilization and Human SacrificeEarly Postclassic – AD 1000 to 1250Inside Chichen Itza – features of Maya citiesThe Maya Observatory (El Caracol)Human sacrifice and the methodsThe Kukulkan pyramidLate Postclassic Period and the Spanish ConquestMaya TodayMaya Creation StoryThe Maya CosmologyAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!Scroll to the top and download the book now for instant access!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Middle Ages, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!Two captivating manuscripts in one book:The Dark Ages: A Captivating Guide to the Period Between the Fall of the Roman Empire and the RenaissanceThe Black Death: A Captivating Guide to the Deadliest Pandemic in Medieval Europe and Human HistoryFollowing the fall of Rome in 476 CE, the entire dynamic of Europe underwent a complete shift in power and culture. The Dark Ages was an interesting period of about six centuries, and during it, Europe was still trying to figure out what it was and how it would survive the chaos that followed the fall of Rome. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:The Misconception of the Dark AgesThe World after RomeThe Rise of the Christian ChurchRome Continues – The Byzantine EmpireThe Rise of the Caliphate and the Conquest of SpainThe Lombard KingdomCharlemagneThe Treaty of Verdun and the Rurik Dynasty – Beginnings of Modern NationsAlfred the GreatOtto 1 and the Founding of a Loose FederationThe Reign of VeniceThe VikingsThe Second Half of the Middle AgesThe RenaissanceAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:The First PandemicsThe Black DeathThe Unlikely Use of the Black DeathRumors and ArrivalPerceptions Vs. The RealityThe Ultimate EqualizerStealing the Future – Princess JoanDecline of the Catholic Church and the Rise of MysticismArt of the Black DeathThe First Quarantine and Successful ContainmentBeyond the Human TollLasting Effects on Europe’s FutureAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Middle Ages, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Holy Roman Empire, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!Beginning with Charlemagne, the great and educated king who would serve as an inspiration for world leaders from Frederick II to Adolf Hitler, the Holy Roman Empire’s intricate ties with the Roman Catholic Church would provide for plenty of excitement and drama in its early years. However, as the empire staggered through the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, it would eventually be forced to declare its allegiance with a new way of thinking: Protestantism. Throughout the story of the Holy Roman Empire, a wealth of fascinating tales from interesting people proliferates. Monks and emperors will clash, poets sing the praises of kings, and the pope rides blind and bareback on a frightened donkey through the streets of Rome. The mightiest monarch in all of the world walks barefoot in the snow in repentance for his angry deeds, and two rival families stand toe-to-toe for the monarchy. Crusades are lost in war and won in diplomacy, while kings are held ransom, revolts are suppressed, and antipopes crowned. And this incredible tale spanning a full millennium is ready and waiting for you to turn the next page. In The Holy Roman Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Union of Smaller Kingdoms That Started During the Early Middle Ages and Dissolved During the Napoleonic Wars, you will discover topics such asThe First Roman EmpireThe CarolingiansA Formal EmperorThe Caligula of ChristianityAntipopeThe Walk to CanossaThe Hohenstaufen Dynasty BeginsThe Red-Bearded Warrior KingCaptor of the LionheartStupor MundiThe Great InterregnumThe King of PeaceThe Rise of the HabsburgsThe ReformationEight Million DeadThe DissolutionAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of the Holy Roman Empire, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of Iran, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!Five captivating manuscripts in one book:Achaemenid Empire: A Captivating Guide to the First Persian Empire Founded by Cyrus the Great, and How This Empire of Ancient Persia Fought Against the Ancient Greeks in the Greco-Persian WarsParthian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Enemy of the Roman Republic and Roman EmpireSasanian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Neo-Persian Empire that Ruled Before the Arab Conquest of Persia and the Rise of IslamThe Safavid Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Persian Empire That Fought Against the Ottomans in the Ottoman–Safavid WarThe Afsharid and Qajar Dynasty: A Captivating Guide to Two Iranian Dynasties Who Ruled Persia from 1736 to 1925In part 1 of this book, you will:Discover how the Achaemenid Empire got its start, as well as the conditions that allowed their culture to grow and prosperLearn how Cyrus the Great came to power and the remarkable ways in which he and his successors ruled the empireGet insights into the Achaemenid style of warfare, including rituals, strategies and tactics they used to conquer their foes as well as how they protected themselves against intrudersLearn about the roles and obligations of the people, who and how they worshipped, including their beliefsAnd much, much more!In part 2 of this book, you will:Learn about the origins of the Parthian empireDiscover the rise of the Parthian empireGain startling knowledge about the Roman–Parthian WarsBe able to visualize the powerful military tactics that the Parthians used - tactics that gradually became the standard method of warfare in the Roman empire as wellAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:The Rise of the Sasanian EmpireThe First Sasanian DeclineThe Golden Age and the End of the Sasanian EmpireSasanian Government and MilitaryArt and Culture of the Sasanian EmpireLife and Society of the SasaniansReligion in the Sasanian StateAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include:Religious Beginnings: Ismail IForeign Relations: TahmaspShort and Bloody: Ismail IICultural Consolidation: Abbas ISaru Taqi: Shah SafiInterlude: Shah Abbas IIInternal Decay: SulaymanFall: Sultan HusaynAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 5 of this book include:Geography and Ancient History of PersiaModern History of Persia and the Afsharid DynastyThe Persian Empire under the Qajar DynastyModern Persian SocietyCulture of Modern PersiaAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of Iran, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the kings of Israel and Judah, then keep reading...The history of the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah and their kings is a story of epic heroes and villains. David was the God-chosen savior who fought giants, and the remarkable individual who inspired the world’s greatest artists to create their immortal sculptures and paintings. Solomon is regarded as the author of many of the proverbs that we still use—and the ancient sources say he was married to seventy foreign princesses. The protagonists of this book also include famous rulers of the ancient world, such as Queen of Sheba and Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.You will learn how David unified the nation, but you’ll also find out about his dark secret and its terrible consequences. You will discover all about the golden age of Solomon, the building of his Temple, and the legendary Ark of the Covenant—and you’ll also learn how ruthless he was toward his subjects near the end of his reign. In addition to that, you will get to know the roots of the conflict between the Israelite tribes, why the Jewish kingdom had split in two, and how the two disunited kingdoms fell to the mighty empires of Egypt and Babylon.This book covers a timespan of about half a millennium. The first couple of chapters, which cover Israel’s shift from tribal government to a centralized monarchy, tell the stories of the people and events initially described in the two Books of Samuel (Sam. 1 and 2). The rest of the book follows the storyline of the two Books of Kings (Kings 1 and 2).In The Kings of Israel and Judah: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Jewish Kingdom of David and Solomon, the Divided Monarchy, and the Assyrian and Babylonian Conquests of Samaria and Jerusalem, you will discover topics such asThe Last JudgesGive Us a KingA Boy from BethlehemSaul Has a RivalKing DavidDavid’s DownfallThe HorrorsKing SolomonDivided MonarchyThe Kings of the Divided Monarchy Until the Fall of IsraelTen Lost Tribes: The Destruction and Fall of IsraelJudah’s Resistance and ReformsThe Fall of Jerusalem and the End of the Kingdom of JudahAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the kings of Israel and Judah, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Etruscans, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!The importance of the Etruscans can be traced back to Rome. The Roman Republic, and later the Roman Empire, was an unusual conqueror because it would absorb and assimilate elements of the cultures it dominated. A standing practice was to allow the defeated to continue practicing their culture and religion so long as they paid their taxes on time. Such a procedure was part of why Christianity would seep into the Roman Empire around the 1st century CE, for example. For the Etruscans, this meant they influenced aspects of Roman civilization, one of the most powerful cultures in the history of the Western world.The word “Rome” is Etruscan in origin as are the names of its mythological founders “Remus” and “Romulus.” Several of the Roman creation myths centered on branches of the Etruscans breaking off to found Rome, and Rome itself used to be a part of Etruscan civilization before it broke away and started to develop its own society. When the Etruscans were absorbed, elements of their culture, language, and religion would seep into Roman practice. Before their assimilation, the Etruscans gifted Rome with much of its political science and technology. Through the Etruscans, the Romans developed monarchy, walls, drainage systems, and the powerful forum. The Etruscans shouldn’t only be studied as the influencer of Rome, but it is the connection through which most individuals have heard of their illustrious civilization. Other interesting developments of the Etruscans were their flamboyant fashion, complex political structure, urban planning, and fatalistic religion. As the reader of this volume, check and see where the Etruscans sound similar to the Romans but also interpret what made the Etruscans unique, what rings of assimilation of other cultures like the Greeks, and determine whether it was possible for the Etruscans to avoid their fate against the Romans during the 1st century BCE. In The Etruscans: A Captivating Guide to the Etruscan Civilization of Ancient Italy That Preceded the Roman Republic, you will discover topics such asPolitics, Government, and Social StructureHow an Individual LivedThe Origin of the EtruscansThe Etruscan Orientation, c. 600-400 BCEThe Roman Conquest, c. 400-20 BCEMythology and ReligionArt and MusicThe Etruscan Language and WritingArchitectureSurviving Text and LiteratureAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Etruscans, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Mongol Invasions, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!Two captivating manuscripts in one book:The Mongol Conquests: A Captivating Guide to the Invasions and Conquests Initiated by Genghis Khan That Created the Vast Mongol EmpireGenghis Khan: A Captivating Guide to the Founder of the Mongol Empire and His Conquests Which Resulted in the Largest Contiguous Empire in HistoryThe Mongols were known to be both merciful as well as tolerant. Moreover, their conquests weren’t aimed against civilized life; in fact, they helped connect numerous cultures and facilitated the spread of ideas and knowledge across the continent. Of course, the Mongols themselves were not uncultured brutes, as they had their own civilization, society, and traditions. With all that being said, this does not mean they were innocent for all the destruction they caused. Instead, it is implied that the Mongols weren’t like fire, causing annihilation wherever they passed. They were more like water, capable of causing floods and carving mountains while at the same time creating fertile soil and giving life. Like many other topics in history, the Mongol story has more than one side, and this book will try to present as many as possible. It will explore both the bloody history of Genghis Khan and his conquests while showing that he and his fellow Mongols were capable of much more than that. Diving deep inside their culture and society, we’ll cast off their barbaric image. They will be exposed for what they actually were, mere humans like any other on this Earth. Hopefully, by the end of this guide of the Mongol conquests, you will get a better understanding of not only the history of the Mongols but of all of humankind as well. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:Origin of the MongolsRise of Genghis Khan and the Unification of the SteppesThe Mongol Conquest of the EastGenghis Khan’s RevengeDeath and Succession of the Great KhanFrom Unity to Division - Genghis’ HeirsThe Last of the Great KhansThe Mongol War MachineMongol State, Society, and CultureAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:The Mongolian SteppeTemüjinBecoming Genghis KhanBuilding the Mongol EmpireLife in Genghis Khan’s EmpireMilitary GeniusInnovationDeath and SuccessionThe Mongol Empire After Genghis KhanPax MongolicaThe End of an EmpireAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Mongol Conquests and Genghis Khan, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of World War 1, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!Three captivating manuscripts in one book: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 GermanyThe Battle of Verdun: A Captivating Guide to the Longest and Largest Battle of World War 1 That Took Place on the Western Front Between Germany and FranceThe Battle of the Somme: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Devastating Events of the First World War That Took Place on the Western FrontThe 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. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:The 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!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:The Road to VerdunThe Citadel of VerdunThe Significance of VerdunThe First Phase of the Battle of VerdunThe Battle of Verdun Gets Bogged Down in the TrenchesA Summer in HellAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:The Road to the SommeThe Significance of VerdunThe Battle of the Somme BeginsZ DayThe Battles of the SommeAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about The First World War, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating History of the Ottoman EmpireFree History BONUS Inside!The Ottoman world was nothing like an exotic fairytale featuring tyrant sultans, mean pashas, and ill-fated harem women. The true stories of genuine sultans and princes are a bit more complicated and no less exciting. Incredible facts about this empire still surprise anyone who starts discovering those stories. You’ll find out that, for quite a while, this Islamic state was effectively ruled by women, and that’s just the beginning.In The Ottoman Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Rise and Fall of the Turkish Empire and its Control Over Much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, you will discover topics such asThe First SultanThe ConquerorThe Just and the ResoluteThe MagnificentFriendThe Power of HaremThe Sultanate of WomenThe Supreme ValideHusbands and SonsGrandest of the GrandFlower Power: the Age of TulipsTransformationA Step toward ModernizationThe ReorganizationThe Last Absolute RulerThe End of the Ottoman EmpireAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Ottoman Empire, click "buy now"!

If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of the Ottoman Empire then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!Three captivating manuscripts in one book:The Ottoman Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Rise and Fall of the Turkish Empire and its Control Over Much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North AfricaThe Fall of Constantinople: A Captivating Guide to the Conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks that Marked the end of the Byzantine EmpireSuleiman the Magnificent: A Captivating Guide to the Longest-Reigning Sultan of the Ottoman EmpireThe Ottoman world was nothing like an exotic fairytale featuring tyrant sultans, mean pashas, and ill-fated harem women. The true stories of genuine sultans and princes are a bit more complicated and no less exciting. Incredible facts about this empire still surprise anyone who starts discovering those stories. You’ll find out that, for quite a while, this Islamic state was effectively ruled by women, and that’s just the beginning.Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:The First SultanThe ConquerorThe Just and the ResoluteThe MagnificentFriendThe Power of HaremThe Sultanate of WomenThe Supreme ValideHusbands and SonsGrandest of the GrandFlower Power: the Age of TulipsTransformationA Step toward ModernizationThe ReorganizationThe Last Absolute RulerThe End of the Ottoman EmpireSome of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:The Gateway to the WestGod Wills It: Knights of the First CrusadeBroken Promises: The Fourth CrusadeSchisms in the ChurchPreparation: The Big GunsConstantinople: The Final StandThe aftermathSome of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:The World Before Suleiman ISuccessionLover, Poet, & Patron of the ArtsFatherFriendCampaignerStatesmanAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Ottoman Empire, click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating History of Ancient GreeceThe 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!Get the book now and learn more about ancient Greece

Explore the Captivating History of ChicagoFounded as a tiny, temporary settlement, Chicago became a crux of the American fur trade before growing into one of the powerhouses of the Industrial Revolution. From procuring drinking water to implementing racial equality, nothing has ever been simple for the people who have called Chicago home – and yet there is immense pride among Chicagoans for what they and their fellow people have achieved. The city has been home to some of America’s most influential people, be they talk show hosts or U.S. Presidents. Every star on the Chicago flag represents an achievement to be remembered; every building an era that has helped shape the modern city into what it is today. In this book, you will discover remarkable stories of people and events who shaped the history of this fascinating city. History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide to the People and Events that Shaped the Windy City’s History includes topics such as:The Chicago Trail of TearsAll Roads (and Railways) Lead to ChicagoFilthiest City in AmericaThe Financial District of AmericaWorkers’ Cottage to Skyscraper; Chicago’s Architecture and Design1860 Republican National ConventionWorld’s Columbian Exposition in ChicagoThe Speakeasy and Al CaponeReal Chicago FlavorThe Great Depression and Legislated SegregationCentury of ProgressOprah Winfrey and HarpoAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the History of Chicago, click add to cart!