Books with author History by the Hour

Nikola Tesla pursued his ideas for wireless lighting and worldwide wireless electric power distribution in his high-voltage, high-frequency power experiments. Tesla explained the principles of the rotating magnetic field in an induction motor by demonstrating how to make a copper egg stand on end, using a device that he constructed known as the Egg of Columbus and introduced his new steam powered oscillator AC generator.Inside you’ll read aboutA promising intellectHealth complicationsInventive workA troubled mindUnusual experiencesMental breakdownControversial viewpointsA forgotten mindFrom breakdown to brainstormOvershadowed by rivalsDeath of a forgotten mindAnd much more!Based on Tesla's new ideas for electrical equipment, including a thermo-magnetic motor idea, Alfred S. Brown and Charles F. Peck formed the Tesla Electric Company. Nikola Tesla developed an induction motor that ran on alternating current (AC), a power system format that was rapidly expanding in Europe and the United States because of its advantages in long-distance, high-voltage transmission.

Alexander Hamilton started his life in the British West Indies. His story seems like a classic tale from rags to riches, of a poor boy whose hard work and perseverance allowed him to become one of the greatest historical figures of a nation. Alexander Hamilton left behind an impressive legacy, in no small part due to his success in defining the economic and political systems of the United States.Inside you’ll read aboutThe Orphan of the CaribbeanThe New Boy in New YorkA Revolutionary for WashingtonA Commanding Critic and a Man of the ConstitutionA Titan of the Treasury: ReportsA Titan of the Treasury II: The Two-Party TangoA Flawed Man Through and ThroughResignation, the Reynolds Affair, and WoundsAnd much more!Hamilton’s Federalist Papers continue to be the basis for Constitutional interpretation and court decisions throughout the nation, and his creation of a national bank and decision to support a strong federal power over states’ power helped lay the groundwork for what could be considered a national issue over a state issue. However, his reputation wasn’t always so golden. These volumes offer a fuller picture of the life of Alexander Hamilton and the various factors that combined to make the life of such a driven, intriguing man.

This book is about two great scientists. Isaac Newton’s main body of work was as a physicist and mathematician. He was a part of a scientific revolution in the 17th century which would fundamentally change the way that people would see the world. In the field of optics, he would advance our understanding of light and how we saw it. Albert Einstein was an outstanding physician and mathematician of the 20th century. He was a pure genius who created a formula that would build a bomb capable of killing thousands at a time. Albert learned to play the violin. He could play a few notes on the piano or the violin, and then he would jot down notes on some theory. Einstein won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922.Inside you’ll read aboutIsaac Newton. Born into TragedyIsaac Newton. The Start of His GeniusNewton and His RivalsIsaac Newton. The Apple MythNewton’s Dark ObsessionsNewton’s Weird and Wonderful PersonalityAlbert Einstein. A Genius Shows Up with a Deformed HeadEinstein Finds He Has EnemiesAlbert Had His Problems TooAlbert Einstein. The End is Soon to ComeAnd much more!In mechanics Newton would create his famous three laws of motion but it’s in physics that he became most well-known for his understanding of gravity, and in mathematics for his discovery of calculus and his writing perhaps the single most important scientific book of all-time, the ‘Principia’ which is still referenced today. As far as the way Einstein lived his life, well, read on, and you be the judge to see if you think he had a full and happy life. Einstein’s story awaits you on the pages ahead.

Download for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free BONUS Inside!Read On Your Computer, MAC, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet.Albert Einstein was an outstanding physician and mathematician of the 20th century. He was a pure genius who created a formula that would build a bomb capable of killing thousands at a time. Albert learned to play the violin. He could play a few notes on the piano or the violin, and then he would jot down notes on some theory. Einstein won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922.Inside you will read about...A Genius Shows Up with a Deformed HeadThe Odd Shaped Head Starts to ReadEinstein Had A “Miracle Year”Einstein Finds He Has EnemiesAlbert Had His Problems TooDid Einstein Have a 3rd Son? You DecideThe End is Soon to ComeWhat Exactly Was the Legacy of Einstein?And much more!As far as the way he lived his life, well, read on, and you be the judge to see if you think he had a full and happy life. Einstein’s story awaits you on the pages ahead.

Throughout his life, he performed first in carnival sideshows, then in vaudeville, where he would share the stage with all manner of entertainers, and later, in his thrilling show, where he became the greatest magician and escape artist of all time.Inside you’ll read aboutYouthful BeginningsFirst Attempts at PerformingRomance for HoudiniHardeenThe Early Escape Act: The “Risey Incident”The Great Illusion: MetamorphosisThe Welsh Brothers Circus ToursFirst Fraudsters ExposedBeginnings of StardomWerner Graff and the Houdini LegendHoudini and the TsarJailbreaksSome of Houdini’s Signature Escapes ExplainedHow Houdini DiedAnd much more!A brilliant showman, deeply interested in human psychology, and his life and work reflect these many interested, and he must have known the cachet being born in America would give his act. More than a little daredevil, Houdini performed feats never matched by any other person.

Unlike most artists, Van Gogh developed very slowly, beginning with work as an art dealer that exposed him to many great works. He undertook this work for several years, after which he spent time as a missionary for the Dutch Reformed Church. Thereafter, he drifted for several years before re-turning home to his parents’ house, where he took up painting, largely self-taught with books on anatomy and painting. His great works all date from the later years of his life. Frida Kahlo was ahead of her time. She was bisexual and would have fit in perfectly in the time we live in now. Her disabilities would be acceptable in our society of today and her husband, Diego would probably be run out of town by the Real Housewives of “Cheaters.” Frida came with a lot of baggage in her life starting when she was only six years old and even more baggage piled on when she was in high school. Her suffering was more than anyone can imagine but she kept her head held high and forged her way forward.Inside you’ll read aboutVincent van Gogh. Early LifeVincent van Gogh. Stylistic Developments and InfluencesVan Gogh’s DeathFrida’s Birth and FamilyFrida’s LoversA Lifetime of Frida’s CreationsA Medical Doctor’s Perspective on FridaAnd much more!Totally neglected in his life, Van Gogh suffered from psychosis for much of his life, and was treated for depression, unsuccessfully. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on July 29th, 1890. Only after his death, thanks to the efforts of his brother, Theo, he achieved recognition as a great artist. If Frida had not had a unibrow, waxed her upper lip, and shaved under her arms, she may have appeared more feminine than she did, and it may have given her more self-confidence. She never gave herself a chance because she felt it was her job to be the boy in the family.

Download for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free Bonus Inside!Read on your Computer, Mac, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet.Have you ever wondered about the lessons to be drawn from Nelson Mandela’s life stories? The truth is, there’s a lot of contradictory and even outright false information floating around about this great man. That’s why we rolled up our sleeves and uncovered all the latest information and lessons to be learned from Nelson Mandela.Inside you’ll read aboutThe top 3 decisions that made Nelson Mandela a great leaderThe ways Nelson Mandela changed the worldHow Nelson Mandela inspired the worldThe top 5 ways Mandela changed South AfricaHow Nelson Mandela became an inspiration for the aged – a case study of Elizabeth Marie MkameHow Nelson Mandela showed courageSeven leadership qualities exemplified by Nelson MandelaThe best three books about Nelson MandelaAnd much more!You’ll discover more about Nelson Mandela and his legacy. Leadership lessons from Nelson Mandela are discussed in the book. Start implementing them right away in your life because you can always practice leadership lessons wherever you maybe regardless of your status. Because the sooner you do, the sooner you’ll start affecting your life and the lives of those around you in a positive manner!

Download for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free Bonus Inside!Read on your Computer, Mac, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet.Has Ivan Chetvyorty been a wicked and ruthless leader? Has his nation suffered as he pursued his own corrupted agendas? Surely, though, none comes close to the violent, lascivious, vengeful reign of Ivan Chetvyorty Vasilyevich, born to the Rurik Dynasty in the Grand Duchy of Muscovy. Indeed, this man’s period in power was one of the longest in Russian history, lasting more than half a century. If the early years of his rule saw him as just a child, powerless to stop the corruption of his supposed mentors, he more than made up for it when coming of age. And Russia suffered as a result.Inside you’ll read aboutBirth of a TyrantA Menagerie of MarriagesA Tyrant’s AgonyThe Sacking of Novgorod, and Other CampaignsDeathAnd much more!He was also the first Tsar of this great country. A title he endowed upon himself which, as we shall later see, carried much greater significance to the Russian people than those four small letters might suggest. This is a man whose reign went unrecorded - the fear of putting in writing anything he said or did is far too great to entertain. Thus, his history is told through stories passed down through generations, legends which have entered folklore. If his history is therefore subject to the variations wrought by time, and the passions and fear he generated, one fact does stand tall and true. That is that we know this tyrant by a more memorable name. Ivan the Terrible. Perhaps the most understated title in the history of mankind.

Download for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free Bonus Inside!Read on your Computer, Mac, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet.The very first democracy in the world found its origins in Ancient Greece. The most exquisite art and architecture of the world had its origins there. While education had its roots in many cultures after the Bronze Age, education found its flowering in the rise of some of greatest literature ever written. From the very small country of Greece came the development of the higher sciences. Even the most celebrated of sports events, the Olympics, started in a small city-state of Athens.Inside you’ll read aboutWars and Omens of MoreEarly Classic GreeceThe PersiansGreco-Roman and Byzantine GreeceAnd much more!The Doric column was named after the Dorians, one of the root races indigenous to Ancient Greece. The Ionic column was named after their satellite colony, Iona in current-day Turkey. The Corinthian column is named after the ancient city of Corinth on the Southeastern coast of Greece. Live theater entertainment originated in the amphitheaters of Ancient Greece. Nowhere in the civilized world can anyone find no element from this civilization of explorers of the mind and the mysteries of myth. Greece has a history that lies within the experience of everyone.

Download for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free Bonus Inside!Read on your Computer, Mac, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet.The Vietnam War was a battle fought between democracy and totalitarianism. It was idealistically, rather than reality-based. Perhaps it was intended to help South Vietnam, which desired freedom achieve it. Even though the Allied forces won all the major battles, they lost the war! One of the reasons may have been that the Vietnam War never seemed to end. Another reason may have been that fact that the motives were lost somewhere among the 58,000 flag-draped coffins that came home.Inside you’ll read aboutThe OverlordsVietnam War – Part OneVietnam War – Part TwoShuttling between Peace and WarPanic, Lies, Desperation and DeathAnd much more!It was the second of the Indochina Wars and was officially fought between North Vietnam and the government of South Vietnam. The North Vietnamese army was supported by the Soviet Union, China, and other communist allies; the South Vietnamese army was supported by the United States, South Korea, Australia, Thailand and other anti-communist allies.

In this one-hour history book, discover why World War II happened as we uncover the main events that lead to the beginning of the most lethal war of all times..Probably no historical period has been discussed and dissected as much as World War II. Yet there is always something new to learn upon closer inspection. Events occurred at lightning speed during the war years, and you almost have to take things on a day-by-day basis to take them all in. That is why this book focuses solely on what transpired from 1938 to 1939.You’ll get a front row seat to the Anschluss—the union of Austria to Germany—the Sudeten Crisis, and the invasion of Poland. From the innuendos of the Reich to the intrigues in British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s cabinet, this book gives you the inside scoop on the lead-up to World War II.Did appeasement really cause it? Could it somehow have been prevented? By taking a close look at the pivotal years of 1938 and 1939, this book endeavors to find the best answers to those often-asked questions. If you need a detailed examination of a much-discussed subject, this book is a great source of little-known material about the road that led to World War II.This book is an easy read in less than an hour, you will know everything you need to know about how World War II started and the important event of 1939. Scroll back up and click the buy Now button located on the right side of the page.

Leonardo da Vinci achieved great things in the areas of Renaissance painting and sculpture, engineering, cartography, astronomy, geology, botany, human anatomy, history and many other areas. Uncharacteristically for the time, he traveled quite widely and worked in many disparate subject areas, because he did not really consider himself to be primarily a painter, even though he is best remembered today as the painter of two of the most critical pieces of renaissance art.Inside you’ll read aboutEarly lifeApprenticeship with VerrocchioLeonardo, Master of his CraftMastery of ChiaroscuroWorking in MilanHuman AnatomyFlight from MilanReturn to FlorenceMilitary Engineer for Cesare BorgiaThe Battle of AnchiaroSojourn in MilanRomeFinal YearsLeonardo’s Private LifeAnd much more!Leonardo had some strange attributes: he was left-handed at a time when this was not widely accepted as appropriate, he was gay at a time when it was not only socially unacceptable but illegal, and he was a free thinker at a time when northern Italian society was extremely stratified. We are about to embark on a journey through the known life and work of the world’s greatest creative genius, examining many of the lesser known facts of his creative and personal life.