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The study of Roman history is usually divided into three distinct phases: the time of the Kings, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire. Roman tradition dated the foundation of Rome to 753 BCE, and this first period of its history ended with the overthrow of King Tarquinius Superbus in 510 BCE. There is very little remaining historical evidence pertaining to this period, so much of what is known is at best legend, possibly based on varying degrees of historical fact.

For more than two generations, television has been a part of most people’s lives, and few could remember a time when it wasn’t there as a familiar, reliable source of information and entertainment...Weird Television: A Collection of Interrupted Broadcasts, Paranormal Apparitions, and Other Mysteries on TV includes strange stories that will make this familiar medium seem a bit less familiar and far more interesting. You will learn about some of the world’s strangest TV stories like never before.

The conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians is over 70 years old and counting but has its roots in over 2,000 years of history. With so much time and history, the Middle East peace process has become laden with unique, politically sensitive. Menachem Begin: The Life and Legacy of the Irgun Leader Who Became Israel’s Prime Minister looks at how Begin rose the ranks through militias and governments to become one of the Jewish State’s most consequential leaders.

The history of the ancient incense trade routes often falls victim to the excitement of the stories of important men and women, as well as the conquest and empire building that constantly changed the organization of the ancient world. Yet the importance of these interlocking trade networks and the economies built around them cannot be denied. Ancient sources clearly delineate the immense demand for frankincense and myrrh, and later other spices and exotic products, that spanned for over a millennium, peaking between the fourth century BCE and the second century CE.

While not dead, radio's familiarity has made it seem a bit mundane, but people shouldn’t think of it that way. In fact, the airwaves have always been a place of mystery, a battleground of competing ideologies, and a source of anonymous voices. Radio has been used to support war efforts, topple governments, communicate secretly, and even attempt to communicate with the dead. These strange stories will make this familiar medium seem a bit less familiar and far more interesting.

The enduring image of World War I is of men stuck in muddy trenches, and of vast armies deadlocked in a fight neither could win. It was a war of barbed wire, poison gas, and horrific losses as officers led their troops on mass charges across No Man’s Land and into a hail of bullets...The armies at the beginning of the war moved quickly through the land, but the First Battle of the Marne devolved into a bloody pitched battle that led to the construction of trenches after the Germans retreated, blocked in their pursuit of Paris.

Do you want to live longer and look 10 years younger? Do you want to transform your body and make it look as if you're aging backwards? Longevity Guide: The Diet to Live Longer, Slow Down Aging, Reverse Disease, Lose Weight and Feel Great is your comprehensive go-to guide to staying healthy and living longer using your daily diet. This audiobook will show you how you can enjoy a healthier lifestyle, nourish your body, and significantly increase your life expectancy with your diet. Aging is an inevitable process of life.

Are you feeling lost in a maze of tax deductions, tax breaks, and family-based concessions? Do you want to stay on top of all the newest laws for both individuals and corporations? Introducing Trump’s Tax Cut Guide: Everything you need to know to help reduce your tax burden! Why choose this comprehensive income tax guide? Because you want to gain an in-depth understanding of all the intricate parts of the United States taxing system. Learn everything from federal income tax to above-the-line deductions in a simple and easy-to-understand format.

This book contains 40 famous fables and three bonus fable from another book. So, you’ll get total of 43 Fables with this books. This book is part of a series of Aesop’s Fables books. You should check the other volumes of this series. Whole series consist of 102 Aesop’s Fables. Each fable ends with a moral. So, there’s something more than entertainment, your child will learn ethics and good manners. This audiobook will be an awesome gift for your kids.

Each fable ends with a moral. So, there’s something more than entertainment, your child will learn ethics and good manners. Not only for kids, so many teens, adults, and seniors have told us these fables are highly entertaining for them and bring back their childhood memories. I hope you’ll really enjoy this.

Do you want to make a better impression with colleagues? Are you struggling with your confidence in social environments? Want to have more influence over those around you? We come across so many different people in our lifetimes it can be hard to know how to navigate each connection. It can be made even more difficult if we can’t let go of past negative experiences. This book is will show you how to utilize the power of hypnosis to create a better internal dialogue and give you more social prowess as well.

If you are African-American, were active during the Civil Rights Movement era, or you just have an insatiable desire for knowledge about the enigmatic and charismatic historical figure known as Malcolm X, then you are in for a nostalgic treat. Here's why: This book is a powerful, informative, and comprehensive biographical account of the life of a firebrand, fearless man and anti-integrationist, Black civil rights movement leader, who fought to ensure equal rights for African-Americans from womb to tomb. A searching journey paused only by the bullets of an assassin.

Is your life crowded with stuff but lacking in fulfilment? It’s time to subtract? Learning to live simply is not just about having a clearer living space it’s about unshackling yourself from the things that bind you and keep you from being your truest self. When one learns to stop giving power to objects and people we can focus inward and create profound change from within.

The Severan dynasty came shortly after the Five Good Emperors, and it also consisted of five emperors who ruled the empire from 193-235, except for a brief interlude between 217 and 218 when Macrinus held the imperial throne. The Severans' story encapsulates many highs and lows, including able and venal emperors, expansion and loss of territory, great artistic achievements, and intellectual advancements coupled with some of the worst cruelty ever perpetrated by Romans.

Are you curious why some bloggers make a small fortune while others struggle to get their blog off the ground? What tactics and strategies do those top bloggers use? This audiobook is full of information that will help you grow your following, craft quality content that’s in demand, and create an income of up to five figures or more. Even if you’re new to blogging or don’t think you have expert knowledge in a field this audiobook will help you figure out your unique perspective and voice within a specific niche.

Worldwide terrorism has reached an all-time high. The Nation of Israel has been reborn. The nations of the world are coming against God's holy city, Jerusalem. Israel's latter-day enemies are rising up and allying together, just as the Holy Bible prophesied they would. Believers and nonbelievers alike will lift up their eyes to the sky after hearing the extremely captivating information, life-changing messages, and amazing revelations contained in this audiobook.

Do you want to start earning a full-time wage from home? Sick of your nine-to-five lifestyle? Interested in online business? Many often want to be their own boss but don’t know where to start. Most feel they don’t have enough in savings to begin investing in their business and so never begin their journey towards financial freedom.

Are you tired of your dead-end job? Sick of not being able to afford the lifestyle you desire? Do you long for financial freedom? The truth is many people are starting to move away from the traditional way of earning a living. Most people work really hard so that someone above them can benefit and before you know it you’re at retirement age and you’re still watching every penny.

The history of California is one that witnessed the rise and fall of several nations and peoples. From the first natives to settle the fertile lands to the encroaching foreigners from the south, east, west, and north, the land that eventually became the Golden State received them all. From across oceans, mountains, plains, and deserts, people came to take advantage of the region’s natural resources.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition, notwithstanding its merits as a feat of exploration, was also the first tentative claim on the vast interior and the western seaboard of North America by the United States. It set in motion the great movement west that began almost immediately with the first commercial overland expedition funded by John Jacob Astor’s Pacific Fur Company and would continue with the establishment of the Oregon Trail and California Trail. That quest would reach its ultimate expression ...when the last spike was driven into the Union Pacific Railroad.