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1) Las 7 maravillas del mundo antiguo: Una guía fascinante de la Gran Pirámide de Guiza, los Jardine
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Probablemente haya oído hablar de «las siete maravillas del mundo antiguo». Pero, ¿cuánto sabe realmente?El mundo antiguo albergó algunas de las mayores civilizaciones de la historia. Los egipcios, los griegos, los babilonios y otros pueblos quisieron dejar su huella en la historia para que otros recordaran su grandeza. ¿Y qué mejor manera de explorar esa grandeza que examinar algunas de las mayores maravillas que el mundo ha conocido?La mayoría...
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Condemned and yet feared by emperors, almost certain to be slaughtered and yet adored by the masses, the gladiator was the superstar of his day. His existence was invariably short and violent, improved only faintly by the prospect of honor, wealth, and public attention. Yet men gave up their freedom to become gladiators, noblewomen gave up their positions to elope with them, and Emperors risked death to fight them. This thrilling popular history of...
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¿Existen límites a la omnipotencia del Partido Comunista? ¿Es irremediable su problema medioambiental? ¿Qué consecuencias tiene la tensión con Taiwán? ¿Cuál es la realidad de la interdependencia económica entre China y Estados Unidos?
En apenas unas décadas, China se ha convertido en la segunda potencia mundial. Su mercado, su estrategia y también sus deficiencias influyen en el futuro de todo el planeta, como lo demuestra la pandemia...
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From a master historian, the definitive account of history's first terrorists
An offshoot of the Ismaili Shi'ite sect of Islam, the Assassins were the first group to make systematic use of murder as a political weapon. Established in Iran and Syria in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, they aimed to overthrow the existing Sunni order in Islam and replace it with their own. They terrorized their foes with a series of dramatic murders of Islamic...
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2023.
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For fans of World War II fiction and historical mysteries, the Beatrix Patterson Mysteries are sure to keep readers turning pages. Beatrix has a particularly gifted memory that often gets her into trouble while giving her the means to help others. Follow her through World War II and the following years. The Seer, The Finder, and The Pursuer in one convenient ebook boxed set.
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The world has seen the rise of seven remarkable ancient civilizations over the last ten thousand years.Some of these have run their full course and fallen off by the wayside, some of them are still going strong in the modern world. Nonetheless, all of them have contributed much to the remarkable history of human civilization through the ages.And it all started with the human species of Homo erectus, Homo heidelbergensis, Homo neanderthalsis, and Homo...
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Un relato histórico que nos asoma a los acontecimientos más relevantes de la historia de la humanidad.
Desde la revolución cognitiva hasta Silicon Valley, este libro ameno condensa en menos de 300 páginas la historia de la humanidad, despertando nuestra curiosidad por nuestro pasado, presente y futuro y haciéndonos reflexionar sobre la unicidad de la especie humana.
Los inicios de nuestra especie, los grandes acontecimientos históricos, las...
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Advertencia: Mucha cautela al leer este libro. Es probable que no guste a muchos su contenido. No obstante este es el resultado de muchos años de investigación y lo que aqui se expone es totalmente veridico y contrastable con diferentes fuentes accesibles a cualquiera. No pretende este ser un libro polemico pero si un libro que diga la verdad "La verdad es la que es, y sigue siendo verdad."El silencio es el que corrompe a la verdad por ello este...
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Meet today's almost fascists and learn the warning signs to intercept them on the road from populism to dictatorship. With The Wannabe Fascists, historian Federico Finchelstein offers a precise explanation of why Trumpism and similar movements across the world belong to a new political breed, the last outcome of the combined histories of fascism and populism: the wannabe fascists. This new type of populist politician is typically a legally elected...
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In WW2 information leaflets and posters proliferated. Soldiers were bombarded with Field Regulations, airmen with the latest updates about airborne early warning, bomb sights and radio navigation and sailors with material that helped them identify enemy aircraft and submarines and told them how to operate the new ship board weapons to destroy them. An abundance of familiar slogans exhorted the population to do the utmost: 'Go To IT!', 'Come Into The...
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Cet ouvrage parle en 16 chapitres de l'Histoire contemporaine, c'est-à-dire essentiellement du vingtième siècle, avec quelques rares échappées vers le vingt-et-unième. La moitié environ concerne l'Histoire de France, le reste l'Histoire mondiale. J'écris "environ" puisque l'Histoire de France peut évidemment recouper l'Histoire mondiale.L'ensemble fait approximativement 584 Ko. Chacun de ces textes fut publié dans les années deux mille...
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In this book, we are going toExplore the intricate tapestry of global politics as it undergoes a transformative journey from 2023 to 2024.Uncover the driving forces behind paradigm shifts, delving into economic, environmental, and technological dynamics shaping the international landscape.Navigate regional complexities, from the evolving dynamics of Europe and the rise of Asia to the intricate geopolitics of the Middle East.Examine the profound impact...
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Spend 24 hours with the ancient Egyptians.Ancient Egypt wasn't all pyramids, sphinxes and gold sarcophagi. For your average Egyptian, life was tough, and work was hard, conducted under the burning gaze of the sun god Ra.During the course of a day in the ancient city of Thebes (modern-day Luxor), Egypt's religious capital, we meet 24 Egyptians from all strata of society - from the king to the bread-maker, the priestess to the fisherman, the soldier...
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Falling for a German officer in Occupied Normandy in 1943 was not in Élodie Duchamp's wildest dreams. When she learns that her beloved brother Félix is working with the French Resistance, it becomes apparent that the dangers are heightened for them both. The arrival from England of a female SOE radio operator introduces an additional complication. As the conflict drags on, loyalties are divided, the risks increase, and there will be just and unjust...
19) Resistance as Idea and Action: The Epic Struggle Against Oppression and Tyranny Throughout History
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"Resistance As Idea And Action: The Epic Struggle Against Oppression and Tyranny Throughout History" is a profound exploration of the relentless human spirit in the face of oppression and occupation. This meticulously researched book delves into the myriad forms of resistance throughout history, from individual acts of defiance to large-scale revolts. A serious and thought-provoking tone illuminates the bravery and determination of those who have...
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"…Sublimely ties together the drama of high school football, gender politics, and the impact of war on a small town in Texas." – Sports Illustrated
A 2019 One of the Best Books So Far--Newsweek.com
A cross between Friday Night Lights and The Atomic City Girls, When The Men Were Gone is a debut historical novel based on the true story of Tylene Wilson, a woman in 1940's Texas who, in spite of extreme opposition, became a female football...
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