Books with author History Captivating

Did you know that the Mayans used saunas for healing purposes?Free History BONUS Inside!In the past decade or two, there has been an upsurge of interest in Maya history. This was partly fueled by the mythical Maya prediction of the end of the world in 2012, which for a short period of time put this civilization under the media spotlight. But there is much more to their culture than the common misconception about their calendar. You see, this is one of the most important and most influential civilizations of the whole Mesoamerican region. The Mayans did not only make achievements in the field of astronomy; they also made revolutionary accomplishments in agriculture, engineering and communications.In this new captivating history book, you will discover amazing little-known facts about the Mayans as well as the truth about their remarkable history. Maya History: A Captivating Guide to the Maya Civilization, Culture, Mythology, and the Maya Peoples’ Impact on Mesoamerican History includes:Revolutionary Findings Provided by Modern Archaeological Detective TechniquesA Simple Explanation of the Maya Civilization and Its LocationFascinating Discoveries of Maya ArtRemarkable Insights into the Maya Government and SocietyA Startling Exploration of the Mayans Everyday LifeAmazing Insights into Myths, Legends, Gods and Beliefs of the Maya People, Including Shocking Findings Related to Human SacrificeWarfareThe Spanish Conquest and Its ImpactFrom Colonial Times to TodayAnd much, much more!So if you want to go on a remarkable journey into the History of the Maya Civilization, click "buy now"!

If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of the Ottoman Empire then keep reading...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!

If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of ancient Rome then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!The Roman civilization is probably the single most important civilization in the history of the planet. Its expansion defined Europe. Its constitution shaped societies from Russia in the east to the United States and Latin America in the west. Not even its conquerors were immune to the superior Roman culture.In this new captivating history book, you’ll learn all you need to know about Roman institutions and politics. But our focus will be on the captivating stories and curious personalities of the Roman emperors, politicians, and generals—from Romulus, Caesar, Augustus, Trajan, and Hadrian, to Constantine, Justinian, and Belisarius. Equally important (and perhaps even more interesting) are the stories of influential women—mothers, wives, and lovers, from Cleopatra and Agrippina, to Theodora and Zoe with the Coal-Black Eyes—whose schemes often redirected the course of history.Here are some of the topics covered in Ancient Rome: A Captivating Introduction to the Roman Republic, The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, and The Byzantine Empire:The Seven Kings of Seven Hills: the Foundation of Rome and Its First RulersThe Early RepublicThe Punic Wars and Mediterranean Dominance: The Middle RepublicDecay, Corruption, and Civil Wars: The Late RepublicGaius Julius Caesar, Crossing the Rubicon, and Death that Shook the CityThe Rise of First Roman EmperorEarly Roman Empire: Princeps Augustus and Julio-Claudian DynastyThe Flavian DynastyThe Nerva-Antonine DynastyLate EmpireThe Empire of ConstantineConstantinian DynastyDecline and Fall of the Western Roman EmpireThe Byzantine MillenniumAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn about ancient Rome without having to read boring textbooks, click "buy now"!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Middle Ages, then keep reading...One of the least understood periods of European history occurred between the 6th century and the 14th or 15th century (depending on which historian you ask). Commonly called the Middle Ages, this was a time period of extreme change for Europe, beginning with the fall of the Western Roman Empire. To a continent that had seen a drastic shift in the power structure, the world seemed to be particularly harsh. Rome had been a major player across Europe for well over a millennium. Then it was gone. This is also a time period that still inspires art, literature, and philosophy today. There were men who lived during the Middle Ages who are still quoted and revered today, such as Saint Thomas Aquinas. They were almost always men of the cloth (religious men), but not always. People still enjoy the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, a famous writer who was also a merchant. The architecture of this time has also been used and reused for many centuries as well. The cathedrals and castles built during the Middle Ages still remain while younger structures have long since crumbled. Perhaps the most famous architecture from the time though is known as the Gothic style. The look and feel of the Gothic style have inspired many generations, including the Romantics of the 1800s and the horror/mystery genre that is still so popular today. However, it was the birth of universities that reflects the thinking of the time. Prior to the Middle Ages, there was no higher education. Many of the institutions and ideas that the men of the Renaissance would explore began during the Middle Ages. It was a time when Europe healed from the fall of one superpower and transitioned into something that more closely resembled the map of Europe today. It would undergo many more changes in the years following the Middle Ages, but nations began to find their identities without their Roman overlords. In The Middle Ages: A Captivating Guide to the History of Europe, Starting from the Fall of the Western Roman Empire Through the Black Death to the Beginning of the Renaissance, you will discover topics such asFall of the Western Roman EmpireStewards of the Future – The Rise of the Byzantine EmpireReclaiming Spain and Expanding One of the Strongest and Earliest Kingdoms of the Middle AgesCharlemagne – A Brief Return to the EmpireOtto I and His New EmpireThe Great SchismThe Famous (or Infamous) Crusades – 1095 to 1291Forging a New EnglandThe Hundred Years’ War – 1337 to 1453The Horrors of NatureHigher Education and The Gothic Period – How the Middle Ages Advanced Education and ArchitectureThe RenaissanceAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Middle Ages, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Fascinating Life of Alexander HamiltonFree History BONUS Inside!Alexander Hamilton is one of the most extraordinary figures in American history. A deep thinker, a military leader, and a political dynamo, he was George Washington's right-hand man and perhaps the most important figure in the shaping of the Constitution. His policies and practices in government set the United States down a path of commercial wealth and economic stability. His ideas still resonate in the powerful nation he helped create.During his time, Hamilton was a divisive figure. A political extremist who antagonized the conservative parts of the new republic while protecting its former opponents. The man at the heart of the nation's first major sex scandal. A political operator whose actions outraged opponents and eventually led to the duel that cost him his life.It was an extraordinary life, made more extraordinary by Hamilton's origins. He was an outsider, an immigrant from the Caribbean who arrived in New York to make a new life for himself. In doing so, he helped to shape the framework of politics and commerce in America. In retrospect, the amazing thing about his fame is not its recent resurgence, but that it took so long for him to be widely recognized.This book tells the story of Alexander Hamilton. The story of a nation born in blood, in struggle, and in the dynamism that immigrants could bring.This Book Includes Captivating Stories and Facts about Alexander Hamilton'sCaribbean ChildhoodEducation and Quest for Finding WorkMilitary CareerFirst Steps in PoliticsPart in the 1796 Election CampaignTime in Public OfficeLife After the TreasuryAffair with Maria ReynoldsLegacyFurthermore, Alexander Hamilton also played a big role inThe Constitutional ConventionCreating the Federalist PapersThe Formation of a National BankThe Creation of PartiesAnd a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on!So scroll to the top and download the book now to learn more about Alexander Hamilton's extraordinary life and memorable achievments

If you're looking for a collection of Celtic myths that speak to all ages then keep reading… Giants and fairies, druidical magic, impossible deeds done by heroes: all of these are features of Celtic myths and legends. In this book, you will discover heroic stories about gods and goddesses and epic tales of love and betrayal all filled with spiritualism and even occasional humor. The Celtic myths will be brought to life so all the details are more than merely a bunch of dry facts. Celtic Mythology: Captivating Celtic Myths of Celtic Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Legendary Creatures includes stories such as: The Children of LirThe Birth of CuchulainnHow Cuchulainn Got His NamePwyll, Prince of DyfedThe Story of Culhwch and OlwenThe Romance of Tristan and IseultAnd more!So if you want a collection of engaging Celtic myths that can cause some people to scream for more as oppose to falling asleep, click the “add to cart” button!

Explore the Captivating History of the Assyrian EmpireFree History BONUS Inside!Located in modern-day Iraq, ancient Mesopotamia, the land between the great Tigris and Euphrates rivers, is where it all began. It’s the part of the world where some 6,000 years ago people finally said goodbye to their lives as hunters and gatherers, started farming, and began building civilizations. It’s from these civilizations that we get some of the most famous contributions to world history and culture, from the Epic of Gilgamesh to Hammurabi’s famous code of law, which gave rise to the popular saying “an eye for an eye.”The story of Mesopotamia is one that is full of constantly changing borders, rising and falling civilizations, and, of course, war and conquest. The world’s first empires would emerge here and spend thousands of years exchanging territories, swapping alliances, and fighting for supremacy. It was a real-life game of Risk being played out by some of the world’s most revered, yet feared, leaders.But of all the famous civilizations to emerge from Mesopotamia, a list that includes the Akkadians, the Sumerians, and the Babylonians, it’s the Assyrians who deserve the fame and glory. The empire they constructed over the course of some 1,200 years survived constant attacks, a few defeats, and the famed Dark Age known as the Bronze Age collapse to become one of the largest and most expansive empires the world has ever seen.In Assyrian History: A Captivating Guide to the Assyrians and Their Powerful Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia, you will discover topics such asThe Assyrians Arrive in Mesopotamia: The Early Assyrian PeriodThe Birth of a Civilization: The Old Assyrian Empire to the Middle Assyrian EmpireThe Beginning of the Neo-Assyrian EmpireImperial Expansion and the Golden Age of the Neo-Assyrian EmpireThe Fall of the EmpireAssyrian GovernmentThe Assyrian MilitaryLife in the Assyrian EmpireAssyrian Culture: Art, Math, and ScienceAssyrian ReligionAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn about the Assyrians, click "buy now"!

Explore the Captivating Life of Nikola Tesla! 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 audiobook include: Childhood Education and Early Career Patents and Politics The Eccentric Genius Tesla's Coil and the Niagara Contract Influential Friends and the Lure of Flight The Wardenclyffe Tower 1914 and Beyond And much more! Listen to this audiobook now to learn more about Nikola Tesla.

Explore the cruel history of the Trail of Tears. One of the darkest and cruelest chapters in the history of the United States occurred when the nation's young government decided to remove the native peoples from their lands in the name of profit. Having helped settlers for hundreds of years, five Native American tribes found it increasingly more difficult to relate to, and trust, the country that had once acted as their allies. The native peoples had fought alongside the Americans to gain freedom from England, the nation that the colonists deemed oppressive and unfair. The native peoples acted as benefactors and teachers to help the colonists gain an advantage against an army that was far superior to the small forces that the colonists could muster. The new country owed a lot of its existence to the native peoples, yet the settlers, who were of European descent, did not see it that way. The following topics will be covered in this audiobook: The early relationship The growth of Manifest Destiny The discovery of gold and the Indian Removal Act Peaceful protests and a push for recognition The people versus the president The militia force removal The trail of tears Stories of pain, loss, and love Making a new home And a great deal more you don't want to miss out on! Get the audiobook now to learn more about the Trail of Tears!

If you want to discover captivating stories of people and events of the French Revolution, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!Two captivating manuscripts in one book:The French Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Ten-Year Revolution in France and the Impact Made by Napoleon BonaparteMarie Antoinette: A Captivating Guide to the Last Queen of France Before and During the French Revolution, Including Her Relationship with King Louis XVIFew historical events are as greatly revered and entirely misunderstood as the French Revolution that began in 1789. The memory of this complicated and lengthy political, violent uprising has been generally painted in broad—and oversimplified—strokes. While the French Revolution was certainly centered around two lavish monarchs and an enlightened common class, there was so much more going on behind the scenes. Even after the abolition of the French monarchy, France struggled to find a balance between public self-governance and European stability. A fragile government, merely a shell of its former self following the Reign of Terror under Robespierre, was no match for the military and political prowess of Napoleon I. Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:A Brief History of the French MonarchyPhilosophies of the TimesFrance in the 18th CenturyMarie Antoinette, Madame DeficitTaxes, Famine, and the EnlightenmentSieyes’ “What is the Third Estate?”The National AssemblyDeath of the DauphinBastille DayThe First Mayor of ParisDeclaration of the Rights of Man…and The Women’s MarchFrance at WarThe Flight to VarennesStorming the TuileriesThe Monarchy is OutlawedThe Fate of the ColoniesThe Louisiana PurchaseThe Reign of TerrorThe New French CalendarEmperor Napoleon BonaparteIn the Days and Years AfterwardAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:An Archduchess is BornMaria Antonia Becomes Marie AntoinetteThe DauphineQueen at NineteenA Marriage at Odds with ItselfThe Issue of HeirsMadame DeficitCount Axel von FersonThe Lost ChildrenThe Diamond Necklace ScandalQueen of FashionThe French RevolutionThe October ChapterAnxious Days at the TuileriesAn Attempt to FleeDeath of the MonarchyAnd much more!So if you want to learn more about the French Revolution, click the "add to cart" button!

Explore the Captivating History of ChicagoFree History BONUS Inside!Founded 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!Scroll to the top and download the book now for instant access!

If you want to discover the captivating history of Mesoamerica, then keep reading...Four captivating manuscripts in one book:Olmecs: A Captivating Guide to the Earliest Known Major Ancient Civilization in MexicoZapotec Civilization: A Captivating Guide to the Pre-Columbian Cloud People Who Dominated the Valley of Oaxaca in MesoamericaMaya History: A Captivating Guide to the Maya Civilization, Culture, Mythology, and the Maya Peoples’ Impact on Mesoamerican HistoryAztec History: A Captivating Guide to the Aztec Empire, Mythology, and CivilizationPart one of this book includes:Revolutionary Findings Provided by Modern Archaeological Detective TechniquesA Simple Explanation of Who the Olmecs Were and Where they Came FromFascinating Discoveries of Olmec ArtStartling Theories About the Structure of Olmec Society and How They Interacted with Their NeighborsThe Truth of Why the Olmecs Were So Rich and the Powerful Components to Their SuccessWhat There Is to Know About the Olmec MilitaryAmazing Insights Into Everyday Life of the OlmecsReligion and Beliefs and How They Played an Essential Role in Olmec SocietyRemarkable Innovations of the OlmecsAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part two of this book include:The Cloud People and their DomainThe Oaxaca ValleyUnderstanding the Zapotecs and Founding of Monte Albán in PhasesEarly Agrarian Roots and the Building of a CivilizationReligion, Myths, Sacrifices, Rituals, and PowerThe Royal Family and ClassThe Religious OrderA Day in the Life of the ZapotecsThe Arts, Athletics, and TechnologyThe War against the AztecsThe Conquistadors’ ArrivalThe Fall of an EmpireAnd a Great Deal More You Don't Want to Miss Out On!Part three of this book includes:Revolutionary Findings Provided by Modern Archaeological Detective TechniquesA Simple Explanation of the Maya Civilization and Its LocationFascinating Discoveries of Maya ArtRemarkable Insights into the Maya Government and SocietyA Startling Exploration of the Mayans Everyday LifeAmazing Insights into Myths, Legends, Gods and Beliefs of the Maya People, Including Shocking Findings Related to Human SacrificeWarfareThe Spanish Conquest and Its ImpactFrom Colonial Times to TodayAnd much, much more!In part four of this book, you will discover topics such as:Where Did the Aztecs Live?The Truth About Who the Aztecs Really WereRemarkable Insights into Government, City-States, and ExpansionThe Arrival of the Spanish and the Decline of the EmpireA Day in the Life of an Aztec CitizenThe Sovereign, the Dignitaries, and the NoblesAgriculture and DietReligionShocking Discoveries of Human SacrificeAnd much, much more!Get the book now to learn more about Mesoamerican history!