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Paperback. Condition: Good. If you want to discover the captivating history of the Salem Witch Hunt, then keep reading.Decades after witch-hunting had begun to die down in Europe, North America was about to witness its bloodiest witch hunt in history. The Massachusetts of 1692 was a very different one to the state we know today. Populated by colonists, many of them a generation or less from life in an England bathed in religious turmoil, Massachusetts was not the safe haven that the fleeing Puritans had hoped it would be. Persecuted for their faith in Europe, the Puritans had pictured a kind of utopia founded on biblical principles. They saw the New World as a new beginning, a kind of second chance for humanity. It would be only 72 years after the arrival of the Mayflower that the events in Salem would make it blatantly obvious that humanity had already blown it again. This is not the story of the trials. This is the story of its people. This is not an attempt to explain the events of 1692. It is an attempt to bring to life the victims who died so unjustly. In this book, we will walk side by side with the destitute Sarah Good as she realizes that after having lost all she owns, her reputation, her baby, and even her life will still be taken from her. We stand at the bar with Rebecca Nurse, a sweet little old lady who is sentenced to hang for what she must have perceived to be the most heinous of crimes. We witness George Burroughs at the gallows, a former minister now condemned to die for his supposed alliance with Satan, as he delivers a speech so stirring that it takes quick thinking from his enemies to prevent the crowd from rushing forth to cut him down. We feel our own breaths catching as we watch the cruel and greedy Sheriff George Corwin piling rocks onto the fragile eighty-year-old body of Giles Corey, who is determined to die without entering a plea so that his sons will still get the inheritance he promised them. We will walk through this history in the footprints of those who suffered the hardest in it. The Salem witch hunt and trials killed many and ruined the lives of countless others. And this is their story. In The Salem Witch Hunt: A Captivating Guide to the Hunt and Trials of People Accused of Witchcraft in Colonial Massachusetts, you will discover topics such as Witches in Europe Salem Strange Afflictions The Affliction of Elizabeth Hubbard The Confession of Tituba Fuel on the Fire The Madness Intensifies The Reverend in League with the Devil The First Casualty Hanging A Bid for Mercy The Reverend Hangs Crushed Eight Innocent Firebrands Glimmers of Sense Not Guilty The Last Casualty Life After the Trials The Second Salem Remembering Salem And much, much more So if you want to learn more about the Salem Witch Hunt, scroll up and click the add to cart button.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Discover the Captivating History of Russia> Russia, or the Russian Federation as it is officially known, is the world's largest country and covers almost a sixth of the global landmass. The country is often associated with harsh climates and autocratic government. The shadow of communism and the Cold War continues to influence global attitudes towards Russia. This new captivating history book serves as an overview of Russian history over the span of more than a millennium, from the foundation of the Russian state by the Viking prince Rurik in 862 AD until the collapse of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991. In>Russian History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Russia, Including Events Such as the Mongol Invasion, the Napoleonic Invasion, Reforms of Peter the Great, the Fall of the Soviet Union, and More, you will discover topics such asThe Foundation of RusThe Christianization of RusThe Fragmentation and Subjugation of RusThe Rise of MuscovyOverthrowing the Tatar yokeGathering the Russian LandsThe Birth of a DynastyThe Road to ReformImperial MajestyEnlightened DespotismReform and ReactionWar and RevolutionTerror and UpheavalThe Great Patriotic WarCold WarReform and CollapseAnd much, much more>So if you want to discover more about the startling history of Russia, click add to cart>.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Discover the story of the first official battle of the American Civil War, the First Battle of Manassas, in this captivating book on what transpired on that fateful day of July 21st, 1861. The causes of the American Civil War, which lasted from April 1861 to May 1865, were many and complex. At the heart of the disagreement, however, was slavery. The Southern states of the newly formed but illegal Confederacy were prepared to fight the US federal government to the death to retain their right to keep slaves for their plantations. The election of President Abraham Lincoln in late 1860, whose open intention was to abolish slavery, created a military upheaval south of Washington, DC, and civil war ensued. Although other attacks and skirmishes between the North and South occurred before the summer of 1861, it was the First Battle of Manassas (also known as the First Battle of Bull Run) on July 21st of that year that marked the first official engagement of the long war to come. Unfolding in northeastern Virginia, not far from the American capital, seventy thousand men met across the Bull Run River, equally divided between their loyalties to Washington and Richmond-the Confederacy's capital. The armies were the largest raised by America until that time, but most of the soldiers were green and untried. Both Northerners and Southerners alike had rushed into the engagement, both overconfident and underprepared. On that fateful day, men, who had until so recently been friends and allies, fought against one another to the bitter end because their leaders were not prepared to negotiate on their ideals. Although the South was victorious at the First Battle of Manassas, in truth, over the course of the four-year-long bloody and destructive Civil War, everyone became the loser. In this book, you will learn: Why the American Civil War began.What events led up to the First Battle of Manassas.Who the main characters of Manassas were.What transpired over the days surrounding the battle.The outcome and consequences of Manassas. How Manassas was one of the first causes that defined the course of American history.Scroll up and click the add to cart button to learn more about the First Battle of Manassas. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. If you want to discover the captivating history of the Quakers, then keep reading.Many other mainline Christians viewed the Quakers as a dangerous sect, so much so that they pressured the British Parliament to pass the Quaker Act of 1662. This act set forth in law the prescribed form of prayer and worship as designated by the state. It was a formula that specifically left the traditions of the Quakers out. Unable to gain acceptance in England, the Quakers would soon leave the place of their origin altogether and try their luck in a brave new world on another continent.In The Quakers: A Captivating Guide to a Historically Christian Group and How William Penn Founded the Colony of Pennsylvania in British North America, you will discover topics such asThe Quakers Arrive in AmericaWilliam Penn Comes to the Quaker FaithWilliam Penn's Holy ExperimentWilliam Penn, Pennsylvania, and Its Quaker LegacyThe State of Quakerism after William PennQuaker Life during the American RevolutionA Time of Great AdjustmentThe Quakers the Civil War and Its AftermathSome Modern-Day Quaking in the MakingAnd much, much more So if you want to learn more about the Quakers, scroll up and click the add to cart button.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Explore the Captivating History of the Industrial RevolutionFor most of human existence, people lived in a somewhat similar fashion. Everything that has been produced, from food and raw materials to clothing and other finished products, has been done either solely by hand or with some help of animal power. This was the same across the eras and throughout the world, no matter how advanced or backward the various civilizations were. Yet our lives today couldn't be more different. Most of our products are made by machines and mechanical power, allowing for greater productivity and a higher quality of life in general. That advance was made possible by what we today call the Industrial Revolution. Its start in the mid-18th century signalized a slow but unwavering transformation from a handmade manufacturing civilization to a machine-powered industrial society.It is hard to overestimate how important and impactful this event was. The effects of the Industrial Revolution touched and changed pretty much every aspect of our lives. It not only transformed the technology and production of the entire humankind, but it also ushered social changes, both in class and gender, as well as in demographics and economic advances. At the same time, it was powered by and powering scientific and engineering breakthroughs. The Industrial Revolution was also an essential step in transforming the world into a global village, as it brought significant progress in means of transportation and communication. All that affected how wars were fought, how people lived and died, what kind of art they made, and how they spent their everyday lives. Not only was this change qualitative, but it was also quantitative, as unlike earlier historical events, the Industrial Revolution wasn't limited to a single part of the world. Its effects spread across the globe, affecting almost all of humankind to an extent unseen before.Because of that, it could be argued that the Industrial Revolution is one of the most critical events in human history, worthy of every atom of our attention. Learning about it will undoubtedly allow us to better understand our past and the world we live in today. This guide will attempt to explore all the aspects of the Industrial Revolution, from its development and evolution to its numerous and various effects on humankind.In The Industrial Revolution: A Captivating Guide to a Period of Major Industrialization and the Introduction of the Spinning Jenny, the Cotton Gin, Electricity, and Other Inventions, you will discover topics such asBirth of the RevolutionBritish Motors Start RollingCogs of the RevolutionDissemination of ChangeSparks of a New RevolutionEffects of the TransformationAnd much, much more So if you want to learn more about the Industrial Revolution, scroll up and click the add to cart button.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. If you want to discover the captivating history of Mexico, then keep reading.Before the modern country was born in 1821, the territory that today comprises 32 states and few small islands was inhabited by ancient dynasties and kingdoms of warriors, astronomers, priests, temples for human sacrifice, and, surprisingly, some of the largest cities in the world. It is estimated that the sacred city of Chichen Itza, in the Yucatan Peninsula, was larger than Paris at its height of splendor.This fascinating journey through Mexico's history, from its amazing pre-Hispanic past to the end of the 20th century, will reveal more surprises than the reader can imagine. In the words of the self-proclaimed Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, Mexico has magic. I looked for that magic, and I found it there.In History of Mexico: A Captivating Guide to Mexican History, Starting from the Rise of Tenochtitlan through Maximilian's Empire to the Mexican Revolution and the Zapatista Indigenous Uprising, you will discover topics such as The Era of Empires The Spanish-Aztec War and New Spain The Birth of a Nation From the Halls of Montezuma. The Big Division The Most Beautiful Empire in the World In the Times of Don Porfirio The Mexican Revolution The Cristeros The Second World War and the Mexican Miracle End of Century Pangs And much, much more So if you want to learn more about the history of Mexico, scroll up and click the add to cart button. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. If you want to discover the captivating history of the ancient Near East, then keep reading.Where did the first signs of civilization appear in the ancient world? When did people start to transition from the nomadic life of hunters and gatherers to living in the first urbanized settlements? Who was the first emperor in history? Which empire was the strongest and mightiest, and for how long? Where did the title King of the Universe come from, and who was the True King? All these answers are hidden in the ancient history of the Fertile Crescent, and now, they are unveiled to you in our comprehensive and captivating guide to the ancient civilizations of the Near East.Take a journey back in time and meet the first emperor and the mysterious legend that surrounds his origins. Find out who was the first pharaoh to unite the kingdom of Egypt, and discover the time when a woman ruled ancient Mesopotamia. You will also find out about the first people to inhabit the Levant and Anatolia, as well as how Persia lost their hegemony in the Levant. Join us as we discover the power of agriculture, trading, writing, and commerce, to the rise and fall of the first major empires in the world.In Ancient Near East: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Civilizations of the Middle East, Including Regions Such as Mesopotamia, Ancient Iran, Egypt, Anatolia, and the Levant, you will discover topics such asMesopotamia: The Birth of the First CivilizationEgypt: The Unification of Upper and Lower Egypt and the Birth of the PharaohsAncient Iran: From Early Urban Settlements to the Rise of the ElamitesAnatolia: The Bridge Between Asia and Europe and the Rise of the Hittite Old KingdomThe Levant: The Kingdom of Ebla and the Cultures of the Ancient LevantThe Rise of the Assyrian Empire and Babylon from the Ashes of AkkadThe Old and New Kingdom of Egypt: Dynastic Egypt and the Rise of Power in the Banks of NileThe Middle and New Kingdoms of the Hittite: The Dark Ages and the Glory of the Hittite EmpireBeyond the Wars and Thrones: The Everyday Life of Common People in the Ancient Near EastThe Birth of Religions in the Ancient Near East: The Cradle of Civilization and the GodsPolitics and International Relations in the Fertile CrescentAnd much, much more So if you want to learn more about the ancient Near East, scroll up and click the add to cart button.…

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