The CrusadesMuch has been written and much has been omitted when it comes to the Crusades; especially in modern parlance. Many talking heads in recent times have conjured up the specter of the Crusades as if it should be a source of great shame and disgust for Western Civilization. And with even President Obama drawing odd parallels in light of the beheadings of ISIS; many are wondering once again what all of this "Crusades talk" is all about.Inside ...

As General Patton once said, "The Boers? Those sons of bitches fight for the hell of it."The reputation of the Boer is not entirely unearned. At a time when South Africa was a place inhabited by the toughest of men, only those who lived in the saddle with a gun in their hands could possibly survive.Inside you will read about...✓ The Creation of the Boer✓ Growing Tensions✓ Colley Steps In✓ The End of the First War✓ The James...

American History in 50 EventsHave you ever wondered why America is the way it is?Do you want to understand the events that have shaped American culture?Are you interested in seeing the long-term historical connections that explain how America moved from a group of colonies to the most powerful nation in history?If so, this book is for you. In simple, straightforward language, this book will take you on a brief journey through the highl...

Making sense of our universe...It's an age-old practice that transcends cultures and generations. From our vantage point, the larger than life Maya civilization grappled with the urge in a grand scale. Join us as we take a voyage to understand the ways of the Maya.Inside you will read about...✓ Who Made Contact? Early Explorers and their Impact✓ How the Maya Wanted to Be Represented - History Written by the Victors✓ Different Periods of Maya Hi...

A legendary civilization vanished under the Fertile Crescent and escaped a fate worse than death until Sumerologists questioned widely accepted truths. The Sumerians reemerged onto the extraordinary timeline of human history. Their tales of kings and gods, including the Epic of Gilgamesh, and their fearless trade in distant lands, during the remarkable Bronze Age, centered in the world's first city-states that chronicled ancient rivalries and their enduring impact.Inside yo...

World War One was one of the bloodiest wars in modern history. At its end, it had claimed over seventeen million lives. It led to the collapse of nations, the abdication of monarchies and ended empires. Entire divisions of men perished in the pursuit of mere miles of uninhabitable wasteland––towns were pulverized and millions displaced. It became a horrendous war of attrition, each side competing to kill as many of their foe as possible.Inside you will read about...

This book takes a holistic look at Roman Britain, from the events leading up to its official inception in AD 43 until the Romans left the Isle entirely around AD 409. The timeline is straightforward, and each chapter delves into some aspect of Romano-British life: dealing with the concept of 'the Celts'; when Britannia actually became 'Roman'; how the two peoples attempted to blend their culture through religion; and lastly, why the Romans had to leave.Inside you will read ...

☆ Cuban History in 50 Events ☆Cuba is a nation with a long, rich history. The study of Cuban history is also the study of the development of the New World by Europe, and the first steps taken by New World countries to establish independent governments. Cuba played a significant role in the growth of the New World, and throughout its history has been a part of major world events that have taken place around it. This book is designed to familiarize readers with a broa...

Christianity and Modern Thought is a compelling anthology that navigates the intricate interplay between enduring religious convictions and the evolving intellectual landscape of modernity. The collection offers a remarkable spectrum of literary styles, from theological discourse to philosophical musings, underscoring its thematic coherence while celebrating diversity in expression. Through essays and reflections, the collection elaborates on Christianity's place amid the burgeoning philos...

Who doesn't like a dose of mystery in a festive season? And who would ever say no to the master story tellers when they have these tingling Christmas mysteries for you: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Black Bag Left on a Door-Step (Catherine L. Pirkis) A Policeman's Business (Edgar Wallace) The Flying Stars (G. K. Chesterton) Percival Bland's Proxy (R. Austin Freeman) A Christmas Capture (Fred M. White) McAllister's Christmas (Arthur Cheney Train) The Mystery o...

What kind of impact does a battle and siege from more than 200 years ago have on the world today? Yorktown held the key to the end of the American Revolution and allowed America to become not only a sovereign nation, but also set the stage for it to become a world power, worth keeping an eye on.Inside you will read about...✓ The Road to Yorktown✓ Opening Moves✓ The Troops in Motion✓ The Battle at Sea✓ The Calm Before the Storm

This book examines the opportunities, orientations and outcomes that shape education for Black people across time, place and space throughout the African diaspora. It bridges gaps in education studies and African diaspora studies, noting the connections between these two formative fields as central to a fuller understanding of the history and futurity of African descendants around the world.The chapters in this volume showcase the work of scholars across disciplinary boundaries, na...