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Nelson Mandela: The Life and Legacy of the Father of South Africa
*Includes pictures *Includes Mandela's quotes about his life and work. *Includes a bibliography for further reading. *Includes a table of contents. “During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white...
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New Amsterdam: The History of the Dutch Settlement Before It Became New York City
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of Henry Hudson's expedition around Manhattan and relations with the Lenape natives *Includes accounts of trade and warfare between the Europeans and natives around New Amsterdam *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes...
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Niagara Falls: The History of North America's Most Famous Waterfalls
*Includes pictures *Includes historic descriptions of Niagara Falls written over the centuries *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “All trembling, I reached the Falls of Niagara, and oh, what a scene! My...
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New Zealand and the British Empire: The History of New Zealand under British Sovereignty
By the mid-17th century, the existence of a land in the South referred to as Terra Australis was generally known and understood by the Europeans, and incrementally, its shores were observed and mapped. Van Diemen’s Land, an island off the...
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Nicolae Ceauș,escu: The Life and Legacy of Romania's Notorious Dictator during the Cold War
*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading “Esteemed chairman of the court, today we have to pass a verdict on the defendants Nicolae Ceaușescu and Elena Ceaușescu who have committed the following offenses: Crimes against the...
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Nike: The Origins and History of the Greek Goddess of Victory
*Includes pictures *Includes ancient descriptions of Nike *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "To Nike (Victory), Fumigation from Manna. O powerful Nike, by men desired, with adverse breasts to dreadful fury fired, thee I invoke, whose might...
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Niels Bohr: The Life and Legacy of the Influential Atomic Scientist
“An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field.” -Niels Bohr Sticky, flaky pastries injected with generous dollops of custard or fruit fillings. The iconic, brightly colored building blocks...
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Nimrud: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Assyrian City
When scholars study the history of the ancient Near East, several wars that had extremely brutal consequences (at least by modern standards) often stand out. Forced removal of entire populations, sieges that decimated entire cities, and wanton destruction of property...
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Nineveh: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Assyrian Capital
*Includes pictures *Includes ancient descriptions of Nineveh *Includes debate over whether Nineveh was home of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “I captured 46 towns...by consolidating ramps...
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Nippur: The History and Legacy of One of the Ancient Sumerians' Oldest Cities
*Includes pictures*Includes ancient accounts of Nippur*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingIn southern Iraq, a crushing silence hangs over the dunes. For nearly 5,000 years, the sands of the Iraqi desert have held the remains of the oldest...
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Nínive: la historia y el legado de la antigua capital asiria
"Capturé 46 ciudades ... mediante la consolidación de rampas para levantar carneros, ataques de infantería, minas, brechas y motores de asedio." - Senaquerib Cuando los estudiosos estudian la historia del antiguo Cercano Oriente, a menudo se destacan varias guerras que...
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Norse Mythology: The History of the Norse Pantheon and the Most Famous Myths
*Includes pictures*Includes medieval accounts of Norse mythology*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingMuch of what is known of the Norse myths comes from the 10th century onwards. Until this time and, indeed, for centuries afterwards, Norse culture (particularly...
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North Korea: The History of the Notorious Hermit Kingdom
*Includes pictures *Includes quotes by the Kims about the nuclear program *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “There is no force in the world that can block the powerful march of our...
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Northern Rhodesia and Southern Rhodesia: The Controversial History and Legacy of the British Colonies in the 20th Century
The modern history of Africa was until very recently written on behalf of the indigenous races by the white man, who had forcefully entered the continent during a particularly hubristic and dynamic phase of European history. In 1884, Prince Otto...
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North Korea's Nuclear Program: The History of the Hermit Kingdom's Development of Nuclear Weapons
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North Korea's Nuclear Program: The History of the Hermit Kingdom's Development of Nuclear Weapons
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“There is no force in the world that can block the powerful march of our army and people, who are holding high the banner of the suns...
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Notorious Assassins: The Life of John Wilkes Booth
*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. “Right or wrong. God judge me, not man. For be my motive good or bad, of one thing I am sure, the lasting condemnation of the...
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Notorious Assassins: The Life and Legacy of Marcus Brutus
*Includes pictures of historic art depicting important people, places, and events.*Includes historical accounts of Caesar's assassination.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents.“Sic semper tyrannis!” (“Thus, always, to tyrants!”) – attributed to BrutusThroughout the annals of history, there...
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Notorious Outlaws of the Wild West: The Lives and Legacies of Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
*Includes pictures of the outlaws and important people, places, and events in their lives. *Discusses the myths and legends surrounding the lives and deaths of each outlaw. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. “There is a hell of excitement in...
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Nova Inglaterra misteriosa: uma história dos mistérios, assombrações e criaturas estranhas da região
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Nova Inglaterra misteriosa: uma história dos mistérios, assombrações e criaturas estranhas da região
“Acho que uma das razões pelas quais as histórias de Stephen King funcionam tão bem é que ele as coloca na velha e assustadora Nova Inglaterra, de onde vieram muitas lendas folclóricas americanas.” - Ted NaifehA Nova Inglaterra sempre teve...
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Notre-Dame de Paris: The History and Legacy of France's Most Famous Cathedral
*Includes pictures*Includes historic descriptions of the cathedral*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“Notre Dame de Paris, in particular, is a curious specimen of this variety. Every surface, every stone of this venerable pile, is a page of the...
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Nueva Ámsterdam y Nueva York británica: la historia de la ciudad de Nueva York como una posesión colonial antes de la guerra revolucionaria
"Uno pertenece a Nueva York instantáneamente; uno pertenece tanto en cinco minutos como en cinco años." - Tom Wolfe.Nueva York. La Gran Manzana. La ciudad de los sueños. La ciudad es tan bonita que la llamaron dos veces. Estos son...
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O antigo reino do antigo Egito: a história e o legado do início da civilização egípcia
A África pode ter dado origem aos primeiros seres humanos, e o Egito provavelmente deu origem às primeiras grandes civilizações, que continuam a fascinar as sociedades modernas em todo o mundo quase 5.000 anos depois. Da Biblioteca e Farol de...
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Nueva Ámsterdam: La historia del asentamiento holandés antes de que se convirtiera en la ciudad de Nueva York
Los primeros avistamientos europeos conocidos de la isla y sus habitantes fueron realizados por el explorador italiano Giovanni da Verrazzano en 1524 y por el explorador negro portugués Estaban Gómez en 1526. Luego de que el inglés Henry Hudson, bajo...
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O Exército Britânico durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial: a história e o legado do exército em todos os momentos da segunda grande guerra
Claro, como a maioria das pessoas já sabem, a invasão da Polônia foi meramente o prefácio para a blitzkrieg nazista da maioria da Europa Ocidental, que incluiria a Dinamarca, Bélgica e França, no Verão de 1940.A resistência apresentada por esses...
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O Exército Britânico nas Guerras Mundiais: A História das Forças Terrestres da Grã-Bretanha durante a Primeira Guerra Mundial e a Segunda Guerra Mundi
A Primeira Guerra Mundial, também conhecida em sua época como a "Grande Guerra" ou a "Guerra para Acabar com Todas as Guerras", foi um holocausto sem precedentes em termos de sua escala.Lutado por homens que vinham de todos os cantos...
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O exército britânico na Primeira Guerra Mundial: A história e o legado do exército em todos os momentos da primeira grande guerra
A Primeira Guerra Mundial, também conhecida em sua época como a "Grande Guerra" ou a "Guerra para Acabar com Todas as Guerras", foi um holocausto sem precedentes em termos de sua escala.Lutado por homens que vinham de todos os cantos...
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O Império Carolíngio: A História E O Legado DOS Governantes Francos Que Unificaram a Maior Parte Da Europa E Estabeleceram O Sacro Império R
A dinastia carolíngia, que esculpiu um grande império na Europa de 750-887, inaugurou um período importante no início da Idade Média.Os carolíngios eram vistos como os sucessores da Roma Antiga no Ocidente e, embora procurassem restabelecer a glória da antiguidade,...
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O Mito de Osíris: A História e o Legado da Lenda Mitológica Mais Importante do Antigo Egito
Para os antigos egípcios, como em qualquer sociedade composta por humanos curiosos, o mundo era um lugar confuso e muitas vezes assustador, repleto de destruição, morte e fenômenos inexplicáveis. A fim de encontrar o sentido de tal existência, eles recorreram...
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O Império Português E a África: A História E O Legado Da Exploração E Colonização Por Portugal Da Costa Da África Ocidental
Em meados do século 15, o Império Bizantino entrou em colapso, e as várias Cruzadas que haviam ocorrido na região interromperam em grande parte os caminhos terrestres da Rota da Seda e do comércio. Além das dificuldades no comércio, houve...
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O novo reino do antigo Egito: a história e o legado do Império Egípcio no auge de seu poder
* Inclui fotos* Inclui contas antigas* Inclui uma bibliografia para leitura adicional* Inclui um índiceA África pode ter dado origem aos primeiros seres humanos, e o Egito provavelmente deu origem às primeiras grandes civilizações, que continuam a fascinar as sociedades...
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