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Explore the Fascinating Life of John F. Kennedy. Gallup's List of Widely Admired People of the Twentieth Century places President John F. Kennedy in the third slot, behind Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mother Teresa. Needless to say, President Kennedy's name is one that will not soon be forgotten. Many people will simply recall him as the handsome president who reigned for a short while before his unfortunate death at the hands of an assassin in Dallas,...
2) La guerra mexicano-estadounidense: Una guía fascinante del conflicto armado entre los Estados Unidos
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Did you know that the United States tried to buy territory from Mexico before the war? The Mexican-American War was a brief military conflict between the United States and Mexico in the 19th century that played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of the continent and had a lasting effect in both countries. Yet why do people often ignore this war? Although it was one of the first major offensive wars waged by the United States, the truth is that...
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You hear about it all the time, but how much do you really know about the island nation of Hawaii? How did ancient Hawaiians navigate thousands of miles across the open ocean without modern methods, without getting lost and somehow finding new islands? How did such a rich culture come to exist in the most isolated archipelago in the world? And is the nickname "Island Paradise" an accurate description of the many types of beautiful, intriguing, and...
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Explore la fascinante historia y mitología de los mayas
En esta fascinante guía usted descubrirá por qué los mayas han alcanzado tal admiración alrededor del mundo por encima de las muchas otras civilizaciones que existieron en Mesoamérica en aquel tiempo. Conocerá la forma en que se desarrolló la civilización maya, los principales puntos de inflexión en sus 3000 años de historia, los misterios en relación con su caída y algunos de los...
5) La Guerra de los Cien Años: Una Fascinante Guía de los Conflictos entre la Casa Inglesa de Planta
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Si desea descubrir la cautivadora historia de la Guerra de los Cien Años, continúe leyendo...Caballeros y batallas, princesas y castillos, asedios y profetas guerreros que lideran el camino hacia la victoria sobre relucientes caballos blancos: todo parece ser parte de mitos y leyendas. Sin embargo, la historia de la Guerra de los Cien Años contiene estos elementos, y es una historia completamente verdadera.
La historia de esta guerra se vuelve...
6) La Edad Media: Una Guía fascinante del período de la historia entre la caída del Imperio romano y
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Si usted quiere descubrir la fascinante historia de la Edad Media, entonces continúe leyendo...Tras la caída de Roma en 476 d. C., toda la dinámica de Europa experimentó un cambio total en torno al poder y la cultura. La Edad Media fue un período de la historia interesante de aproximadamente seis siglos, durante el cual Europa estaba tratando de descubrir su identidad y cómo sobreviviría al caos provocado por la caída de Roma.
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the War of 1812, then pay attention...
Among all of the conflicts that took place in American history, the War of 1812 is one of the most unique wars that helped to shape many of the important American milestones in the years to come. It was also a battle of surprises and irony as well-firstly, the weaknesses of both parties ultimately ended up being their respective strengths in the two years of...
8) Banana Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Interventions of the United States in Central America, Mexic
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The United States Marine Corps once fought for God, country, and bananas.
This audiobook is about the Banana Wars that lasted from the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898 until Franklin Roosevelt's Good Neighbor Policy of 1934. When you listen to this story, you'll learn how and why the US Marines invaded Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. You'll also learn how the US Marines occupied and ruled...
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Do you know the bloody story of the Spanish Civil War and what we need to learn from it to understand today's world?
The Spanish Civil War is more relevant than ever, yet it is not that well known. However, the lessons that we can learn from the war can help us today in our divided world.
The Spanish Civil War is seen as a dress rehearsal for WWII. However, few understand its origins, causes, and main battles. Few historians have presented an exciting...
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When thinking about the worst known maritime disaster in history, it is impossible not to think about all of the lives lost in a single night. One of the wealthiest men alive (and the wealthiest passenger aboard the ship) died in the same accident that took the life of a baby younger than five months old in steerage.
More than 100 years after the disaster, the survivors have passed on, but they left behind harrowing stories that remind us that every...
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Explore the Lives and Relationship of John and Jackie
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John F. Kennedy: A Captivating Guide to the Life of JFK
Jackie Kennedy: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Explore the Fascinating Life of John F. Kennedy
Gallup's List of Widely Admired People of the 20th Century places President John F. Kennedy in the third slot, behind Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mother Teresa. Needless...
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Explore the captivating history of the Vietnam War!
The Vietnam War represented a watershed not only in American and Vietnamese history but also internationally. It wasn't just a battle between two nations, but between two ideologies, two military strategies, and a fight for the hearts and minds of two vastly different national populations. Few conflicts in global history symbolize as much as Vietnam. From the civil rights movement to the role of...
13) Historia de los judíos: Una guía fascinante de la historia de los judíos, desde los antiguos isra
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Si desea descubrir la cautivadora historia de los judíos, siga leyendo...
El pueblo judío es uno de los grupos humanos más antiguos del planeta. Los judíos vivieron junto a los antiguos egipcios, babilonios, fenicios y sumerios, todos los cuales han desaparecido de las páginas de la historia. Sin embargo, los judíos siguen existiendo. A pesar de todo, la cultura, la lengua, las leyes y la religión judías han permanecido intactas a lo largo...
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2 manuscritos completos en 1 libro
• Segunda Guerra Mundial: Una guía fascinante de principio a fin (Libro en Español/World War 2 Spanish Book Version)
• Día D: Una Guía Fascinante de la Batalla de Normandía (Libro en Español/D Day Spanish Book Version)
La Segunda Guerra Mundial fue uno de los eventos más traumáticos en la historia de la humanidad. En todo el mundo, los conflictos existentes se fusionaron, enzarzando a las naciones en...
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Explore the Captivating Life of P. T. Barnum
He wasn't always the Great Showman. In fact, Phineas Taylor Barnum grew up in relative poverty with only his wits to help him along. When his father died, the 15-year-old boy entered the working world as a shopkeeper's assistant. In leaps and bounds, he worked his way from assistant to shop owner, lottery office owner, and, eventually, entertainment promoter. The bulk of his career was focused on his beloved...
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the barbarians, then keep listening....
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• Celts: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Celtic History and Mythology, Including Their Battles Against the Roman Republic in the Gallic Wars
• The Vandals: A Captivating Guide to the Barbarians That Conquered the Roman Empire During the Transitional Period from Late Antiquity to the Early Middle Ages
• The Gallic...
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En general, los estadounidenses muestran un gran respeto por sus tropas, y con razón. Pero, ¿cuál es la historia de las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos? ¿Cómo surgió el ejército estadounidense?
Es posible que las respuestas a estas preguntas no sean tan sencillas como podría pensarse. El complejo industrial militar estadounidense, como lo llamó en su día un expresidente, no siempre fue tan ágil y eficiente.
Comenzó más o menos...
19) History of Arizona and New Mexico: A Captivating Guide to the Grand Canyon State and the Land of
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Two manuscripts in one audiobook:
In the first part of this audiobook, you will:
In the second part of this audiobook, you will know:
Scroll up and click on the "add to cart" button today to learn about the History of Arizona and New Mexico!
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Explora la Fascinante Historia y Mitología de los Aztecas Nada queda de la antigua civilización Mesoamericana que se autodenominaba los Mexicas, mejor conocidos por nosotros como los aztecas. Nada excepto su notable historia. En este libro, discutimos sus orígenes enigmáticos y cómo los Aztecas se elevaron de las tribus nómadas al poder dominante en Mesoamérica a una velocidad asombrosa. Vagará por las calles de su gran ciudad capital, Tenochtitlán,...
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