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How could the Jews comprise less than one percent of the world’s population, yet make up 22 percent of Nobel laureates? Despite passing through innumerable challenges, the Jews have produced stunningly gifted people in the sciences, humanities, and economics. Through the millennia and around the world, Jewish history is an astounding story of survival against all odds, yet a touching narrative of faith, covenant, and tradition.

Embark on a profound journey through the veiled pathways of hope and resilience with The Underground Railroad. This audiobook pierces the shroud of myths surrounding one of history’s most clandestine escapes to freedom. Uncover the true stories of courage that fueled the Underground Railroad. Navigate through the tales of heartbreak, debunked legends, and the heart-stopping realities of those who dared to dream of liberty.

Journey on the Silk Road, and discover trade, cultures, and adventures from the ancient world! Step onto the fabled Silk Road, an epic network of ancient trade routes that spanned thousands of miles and linked the East and West for centuries. In The Silk Road, embark on a captivating voyage through time and terrain, where cultures converged, goods flowed, and history unfolded.

Según muchos egiptólogos, los antiguos egipcios nunca consideraron dioses a los animales. En cambio, los consideraban la personificación de sus poderosas deidades, lo que explica por qué los egipcios representaban a menudo a sus antiguos dioses con cabezas de animales.

Este libro narra la historia de cómo España consiguió conquistar las Américas en medio siglo, desde finales del 1400 hasta mediados del 1500. Aunque la explotación y la guerra continuaron entre colonizadores y colonizados después de este periodo, las mayores campañas contra los pueblos indígenas se llevaron a cabo en este breve lapso de tiempo, que es el tema central de este libro.

Spanning three continents and controlling lands in the Balkans, the Caucasus, Crimea, Anatolia, the Middle East, the Levant, Egypt, and North Africa, the Ottoman Empire was one of the most menacing powers at the height of its power in the 16th century. It was feared by other great empires of Europe. But how exactly did the Ottomans achieve this great power, and how did they lose it by the early 20th century?

This concise overview covers Greece’s Stone Age and Bronze Age civilizations, its archaic and classical eras, its centuries under Roman rule, and the fascinating Byzantine Empire. It travels through Greece’s period under the Turkish Ottoman Empire, then its emancipation and formation of a parliamentary democracy that continued into the 20th century.

Si es así, ya está familiarizado con el Renacimiento, que supuso un renacimiento de las artes y las ciencias. Se produjeron grandes avances en varios campos y muchos hombres se hicieron un nombre creando obras maestras o desarrollando nuevas teorías, aunque para algunos fueran controvertidas. Esta completa guía profundiza en algunas de las figuras más célebres de la época e incluye algunas que quizá no sean tan conocidas.

In the first part of this audiobook, you’ll discover: the mysterious identities of Narmer and Menes, the first pharaoh of Egypt, how the Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed with human hands, and more....

El legado de la antigua Mesopotamia fue realmente revolucionario. Dibujos infantiles rayados en arcilla húmeda evolucionaron hasta convertirse en el primer lenguaje escrito. Los mesopotámicos escribieron los primeros poemas épicos, los primeros himnos, las primeras historias y los primeros códigos legales. Desarrollaron la primera rueda para el transporte; los sencillos carros que transportaban ladrillos o productos agrícolas se transformaron en carros que corrían a sesenta kilómetros por hora.

Each story reveals a piece of the Japanese spirit and shows how these old tales still matter today. Download this audiobook to start your journey into the world of Japanese folktales and legends!

Begin learning about the History of India and Indian Mythology today!

Indian mythology stretches beyond the tales of creation. This audiobook will acquaint you with the gods and goddesses who shaped the world, as well as epic tales of hardship, struggle, and strife. Mythology attempts to explain the origins of the universe and delves deep into understanding the creation of time, matter, and life itself. Were humans born out of the light that spilled from Lord Brahma? Was the universe created out of a golden egg? Can all of the human race trace its lineage back to one man?

This audiobook takes a look at the full history of Christianity, from its earliest days as a persecuted sect, to its acceptance and formalization at the Council of Nicaea, to the Middle Ages, the Enlightenment, and the subsequent modern age.

Today, Persia is known as the country of Iran, but long ago, Persia was once home to various nomadic tribes. It saw the rise of many empires and dynasties. The Assyrians fell to the Medians, who paved the way for the emergence of the Achaemenid Empire, one of the greatest empires in ancient history.

Do you long to explore a land filled with magical creatures, brave heroes, and ancient mysteries? This audiobook opens the door to a land where myths and history intertwine, revealing tales that have shaped the heart and soul of the Scottish people. From captivating fairies to daring warriors, these stories will whisk you away to a world of wonder and adventure.

Enthralling History offers a vivid dive into the revolutionary turmoil that changed the world. Discover the fiery spirit of a nation forged in rebellion and the heroes who led the charge toward freedom.

Step into the epic world of Vikings and Norse mythology! Whether you love history or thrilling stories, this book is for you.

In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover France’s origins and its prehistory, France’s relations with the Roman Empire, how the French survived the Middle Ages, the French Revolution and the impact it had on society, the Napoleonic Wars, and the changes Napoleon made in France and its colonies.

Se puede afirmar tal cosa sin temor a equivocarse debido a la larga historia de los estados franceses que han tomado las riendas de la historia mundial. Antes de que existiera Francia propiamente dicha, sus tribus, como los francos, desempeñaban un papel central en los asuntos regionales. Por ejemplo, a medida que el Imperio romano se desmoronaba, los francos se convirtieron en el principal sostén de la seguridad del debilitado Estado romano.