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Six manuscripts in one book:¿History of Latin America: A Captivating Guide to the History of South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Islands of the CaribbeanThe Mexican-American War: A Captivating Guide to the Armed Conflict between the United States of America and Mexico along with the Impact of the Texas RevolutionThe Paraguayan War: A Captivating Guide to a South American War Called the War of the Triple Alliance between Paraguay and the Allied Countries of Argentina, Brazil, and UruguayHistory of Brazil: A Captivating Guide to Brazilian History, Starting from the Ancient Marajoara Civilization through Colonization by the Portuguese Empire to the PresentHistory of Argentina: A Captivating Guide to Argentine History, Starting from the Pre-Columbian Period Through the Inca Empire and Spanish Colonization to the PresentHistory of Peru: A Captivating Guide to Peruvian History, Starting from the Chavín Civilization and Other Ancient Andean Civilizations through the Inca Empire to the PresentThe first part goes on to chronicle the complex development of the truly unique Latin American civilizations that followed. Discover what happened in Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Cuba, and all the points in between. This book follows the triumphs and tragedies that made Latin America what it is today.The Mexican-American War was a short war between the United States and Mexico in the 19th century that played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of the continent and had a long-lasting effect on both countries. However, why is the war often overlooked by people?The Paraguayan War of 1864-1870 was the bloodiest war between nations in South American history. Discover how tiny Paraguay had a tyrant with a giant ego and the largest army on the continent and how and why he invaded Brazil and Argentina. Learn about the biggest naval battle in South America's history and about the Paraguayan fortress called South America's Gibraltar.Brazil has a rich and complicated history that few outside South America know about. It leads the world in some of the most profitable exports (gold, sugar, oil, and coffee,) yet Brazil has one of the largest wealth disparities in the world and is known for crime and poverty. It is also an ethnically diverse country with a rich, distinct nationality and culture, yet the Brazilians seem to be at odds with each other. Would you be surprised to learn that its history has something to do with that?Argentina has a long and complex history. For hundreds of years, Argentina was inhabited by hunter-gatherer groups. For the most part, these people groups got along well with each other. In time, the Inca Empire rose to prominence and took over the Argentinian communities one by one. The Spanish arrived about twenty years later, bringing a new wave of invasion to the native inhabitants. The people of Argentina wouldn't declare their independence until 1816, and after that, they faced civil war after civil war.The land of Peru is one that, for many, seems far away and distant. Even for those living relatively nearby geographically, Peru can seem just out of reach. After all, Peru is situated high in the Andes on the western coast of South America. Those who dare to live at this high of an elevation have learned to live on their own terms.

Did you know that Arizona was the last of the contiguous states to be admitted into the Union?Even being the last, Arizona's rich history predates its statehood by centuries, and that can be hard to digest in one sitting. What happened in Arizona before it became the forty-eighth state of the United States?Step back in time with us, and witness the legacy of the Native American tribes that once thrived in this desert landscape. Uncover the tales of resilience, ingenuity, and cultural richness that continue to thrive throughout the canyons and mesas of Arizona.Learn how the early settlers and Spanish missionaries molded the territory in ways that can still be seen today.Here's a taste of what you're about to discover:Unveil the captivating tales of the ancient civilizations of ArizonaDiscover the architectural wonders that still remain todayWhat challenges the settlers enduredHow the economic foundation has affected the modern eraHow two world wars, a pandemic, and the Great Depression molded the region into what we know todayAnd so much more!

Have you ever wondered what life was like over seventy-five years ago during World War 2? Was everyone in the world fighting? And why?

Have you ever wanted to know how Homo sapiens became "human?"In the beginning, Homo sapiens was just one of the human species in the world. After centuries of coexistence, it was the only survivor. How did that happen?This captivating book on Homo sapiens uncovers the secrets of our species and what made us human. From their humble beginnings in the dawn of prehistory, Homo sapiens rose to become one of the most resilient species in the world.Unlike many other creatures, Homo sapiens lack the physical prowess of fierce predators. Yet, armed with an exceptional cognitive capacity, our species has defied the odds. How did we achieve that?This book uncovers the fascinating stories locked within our DNA, as well as our cultural legacy, tracing the history of our species since its very beginnings. Our cognitive capabilities and advanced communication skills have paved the way for our species' success. From harnessing the power of fire to mastering the art of metalworking, our ancestors were relentless inventors who tamed the wild and conquered new frontiers.Transporting readers back in time, this captivating exploration begins seven million years ago in Africa. Witness the remarkable moment when a group of primates started walking upright, setting in motion the extraordinary story of our species.In the book, you will discover these fascinating things about Homo sapiens:How walking upright made us humanWhat was the relationship between Homo sapiens and the NeanderthalsHow Homo sapiens became the last surviving human species on EarthAll about Homo sapiens migrations around the globe throughout prehistoryFascinating insights about prehistoric stone toolsHow our species developed language and human thoughtHow the invention of agriculture revolutionized the worldAnd much, much more!

Explore la fascinante historia de una guerra que pocas veces se menciona en los libros de texto estadounidenses.La guerra del Paraguay de 1864-1870 fue la guerra más sangrienta entre naciones de la historia de Sudamérica. Descubra cómo el pequeño Paraguay tenía un tirano con un ego gigantesco y el mayor ejército del continente, y cómo y por qué invadió Brasil y Argentina. Entérese sobre la mayor batalla naval de la historia de Sudamérica y sobre la fortaleza paraguaya llamada el Gibraltar de Sudamérica.También conocerá cómo el rey de Portugal se trasladó a Río de Janeiro con su corte para escapar de Napoleón y cómo declaró a Brasil igual a Portugal. Aprenda cómo su hijo y su nieto se convirtieron en emperadores del Imperio independiente de Brasil.Descubra a Eliza Alice Lynch, la mujer irlandesa que fue amante de un tirano y poseyó más propiedades que ninguna otra mujer en el mundo. Quedará cautivado por su escandaloso amor por un tirano asesino y por cómo lo siguió hasta su muerte, enterrándolo a él y a su hijo mayor en una tumba que cavó en el barro con sus propias manos.En este libro, aprenderá lo siguiente:Las misiones jesuíticas a los guaraníes, una teocracia independiente única en la historia.El Dr. José Gaspar de Francia, o el Supremo, que obligaba a los visitantes extranjeros a permanecer en Paraguay el resto de sus vidas.Carlos Antonio López, el Excelentísimo, que engordó tanto que no podía montar a caballo.Francisco Solano López, el Mariscal, que pensaba que los pelotones de fusilamiento eran un desperdicio de balas y mandaba ejecutar a bayoneta o machete.Cómo Uruguay y Paraguay sobrevivieron siendo vecinos de superpotencias.Cómo un ejército de niños y ancianos continuó una guerra durante más de un año.Cómo Paraguay logró sobrevivir a pesar de que el 90 por ciento de sus hombres murieron en la guerra.¡Y mucho más!

Did you know that Shah Jahan once planned to build another Taj Mahal in his empire?The Taj Mahal is renowned for its exceptional architecture that infuses elements from various influences around the world, including the magnificence of Mughal, Persian, and Islamic architectural styles.Shah Jahan, the reigning emperor of the Mughal Empire, had been plagued with sadness following the death of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. And so, as a parting gift to her, the mourning emperor commissioned the construction of a grand mausoleum made of white marble.Upon completion, the Taj Mahal stood on the banks of the Yamuna River, impressing those who gazed at its marvelous façade glimmering under the bright sun. A reflective pool enhanced its perfections, but it was the mausoleum's symmetrical design that captivated many. The symmetry could be seen in each corner of the complex except for Mumtaz Mahal's extravagant tomb chamber-the symmetrical design was broken when Shah Jahan's cenotaph was added years later. Some said it was intentional, while others claimed Shah Jahan never intended to be buried beside his wife. Legend has it that the emperor was planning to build another mausoleum for himself that mirrored the Taj Mahal; it was to be placed across from the Taj Mahal and made of black marble. However, whether this is true remains a debate. Ancient sources contradict each other, which can be confusing for curious readers.But that is about to change. With this all-new history book, you can easily explore the gripping events that led to the construction of the Seven Wonders of the New World.Here's just a small fraction of what you'll discover:The dark side of the construction of the Great Wall of ChinaThe different types of performances once held in the ColosseumThe rediscovery of Machu Picchu and its mistaken identityThe mysteries behind Chichén Itzá's templesHow the Nabateans hand-carved their city out of the cliffsHow the Taj Mahal changes colors during the dayHow Christ the Redeemer was installed on the mountainAnd much, much more!

Three manuscripts in one book:African History for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the History of AfricaAncient Africa for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Ancient African Civilizations, Empires, and HistoryMedieval Africa for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Mansa Musa, the Mali Empire, and other African Civilizations of the Middle AgesIn the first part, you will travel through the vast continent of Africa. Journey back to ancient times, and discover one of the earliest and most famous civilizations, ancient Egypt. We will then travel through the Middle Ages, discovering some of the largest empires in Africa to ever exist. Discover how Africa has shaped the world as we know it and how the transatlantic slave trade led to the largest, long-distance, forced migration of people in history.In the first part of this book, you will learn about:Ancient Egypt's incredible inventions, pharaohs, and architecture.The Egyptians weren't the only African nation to build pyramids. Find out what other African civilizations built more pyramids in one town than there were in the whole of Egypt!The introduction of Christianity and Islam and how they impacted tribal religions.How a huge monument was dismantled and taken to Rome for seventy years before being returned to its original site.Things are looking up! What the future holds for Africa.Ancient Africa had powerful armies that fought with each other and with civilizations that weren't even from Africa. They were also rich in things like gold, ivory, and salt, and the ancient Africans knew how to build a healthy trade network that could even cross the vast Sahara Desert. Their civilizations were wealthy and filled with beautiful art, some of which we can still see today.In the second part of this book, you will discover:Where is the Land of the Bow?Why did the Egyptians make mummies?How many war elephants did Hannibal have?What civilization conquered Egypt?What is the legend of King Solomon, the Queen of Sheba, and their son?Where exactly was ancient Ghana?For years, many scholars have ignored medieval Africa. There aren't many written documents from the African kingdoms, so historians rely on outside sources and archeology. Many people don't realize Africa was brimming with innovation during this time or that it was connected to the outside world. Although historians don't know everything about this period of African history, medieval Africa has not been lost to time. We still have so much to learn about this era and how it changed the world.In the third part of this book, you will discover:Was Mansa Musa I really the wealthiest person in world history?Why wasn't the Ghana Empire close to modern Ghana?How did Islam come to Africa?Are any of the medieval empires still here today?How did the African kingdoms react to the slave trade?Who was the most famous African leader during the Middle Ages?And much, much more!

El hogar ancestral de los pueblo. Un vestigio del imperio español en el Nuevo Mundo. El lugar donde se detonó la primera bomba atómica. Un supuesto lugar donde se estrellaron alienígenas. Nuevo México. La tierra del encanto.Nuevo México es un estado con una historia muy diversa y abundante, que se remonta a miles de años. La tierra estuvo habitada originalmente por tribus de nativos americanos, como los pueblo, apache y navajo, que desarrollaron culturas, tradiciones y formas de vida únicas.Descubra cómo cambió la región con la llegada de los conquistadores españoles, que establecieron colonias y trajeron consigo el cristianismo y la lengua española. Además, explore la agitada historia del territorio cuando cambió de manos de España a México y luego de México a Estados Unidos.Con el paso de los años, Nuevo México experimentó un rápido crecimiento, sobre todo en los sectores de la minería, la agricultura y el turismo. Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Nuevo México desempeñó un papel fundamental en el desarrollo del proyecto secreto Manhattan.No dejamos piedra sin remover. Acompáñenos a descubrir un estado conocido por sus bellos paisajes, su complejo patrimonio cultural y la diversidad de su población.Aprenderá sobre todos estos puntos y muchos otros.La búsqueda española de las siete ciudades de oro.Las ambiciones de hombres como Coronado y Juan de Oñate, que los llevaron a explorar una frontera prohibida.La larga lucha de los pueblo por conservar sus tierras y su cultura.El papel que desempeñó Nuevo México en las ambiciones confederadas durante la guerra de secesión estadounidense.El papel que desempeñó la carencia de tierras y las guerras por los pastos en la historia de Nuevo México.El efecto de la Segunda Guerra Mundial en la economía y el futuro de Nuevo México.Un extraño programa bélico estadounidense que pretendía poner murciélagos armados en primera línea.La contribución en tiempos de guerra de los codificadores navajos en el Pacífico.El desarrollo de la bomba atómica.El papel que desempeñaron arqueólogos y artistas en la conservación de la historia de Nuevo México.Mitos y leyendas de todo el estado.El episodio de 1947 cerca de Roswell que puede apuntar a una visita alienígena.¡Y mucho más!

Discover the captivating history of the first American wars in Africa!In this book, you'll learn about the Barbary Wars of 1801 to 1805 and 1815, the first American wars outside of North America. The enemies were the Muslim Barbary pirates of the North African coast.Discover how American sailors were captured and turned into slaves in Morocco, Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli. Why did this happen? And why didn't the US Navy do more to stop it? Discover the answers to these in this comprehensive guide!You'll also learn about the origin of the Barbary corsairs who made slave raids on Europe for 250 years and traveled as far as Ireland and Iceland. You'll find out the embarrassing history of how the US Congress authorized paying protection money to these pirates and how American taxes subsidized pirate ships.Discover how the pirates captured a big American frigate and its crew and threatened to burn them alive if they weren't paid a ransom. Learn how one of the most courageous special operations in Navy history stopped a ship from becoming a pirate ship.There is so much to unpack in this book. Some of the things you will be captivated to learn about include the following:How an American warship carried a harem, a zoo, a hundred slaves, and treasure to IstanbulWhy the United States decided to build a navyWhy a big pirate ship was built in New Hampshire and delivered to AlgiersWhere that phrase in the "Marines Hymn" "to the shores of Tripoli" comes fromWhy the US Navy borrowed ships from SicilyAnd so much more!

Peru is a land of majesty and wonder where myth, legend, and history all come together. And this book gives you a front-row seat!The land of Peru is one that, for many, seems far away and distant. Even for those living relatively nearby geographically, Peru can seem just out of reach. After all, Peru is situated high in the Andes on the western coast of South America. Those who dare to live at this high of an elevation have learned to live on their own terms.The Inca leader Manco II, for example, displayed his tenacity by heading a rebel kingdom in the depths of the Amazon even after much of the Inca Empire of his ancestors had been overrun by the Spanish conquistadors.Manco's struggle was later picked up by Túpac Amaru II, who waged war against the Spanish occupation. Túpac Amaru II would be captured and executed for daring to revolt against the Spanish Crown, but his legend would live on in the hearts and minds of Peruvians everywhere.Fast forward to Peru's independence from Spain, and one finds the heroic Simón Bolívar. He was pivotal in the independence of Peru, as well as a whole slew of Latin American countries, which he was put in charge of at various times during his dynamic career.Great heroes like Simón Bolívar certainly stand out, but so do other intriguing and captivating characters from Peru's past. From the great Inca ruler Atahualpa to Francisco Pizarro to modern-day Peruvian presidents like Alberto Fujimori and Dina Boluarte, Peru has quite a story to tell!In this book, you will learn about the following:The origins of Peruvian civilizationThe rise and fall of the Inca EmpireThe explorations of conquistadors like Francisco PizarroRevolutionaries like Túpac Amaru II and resistance to Spanish rulePeru's struggle for independenceThe War of the Pacific and Peru's relations with other Latin American countriesPeru's fight against narco-terrorists, such as Shining PathAnd so much more!

The Sea People were a menace to eastern Mediterranean society and contributed to the destruction of the Late Bronze Age. But what do we really know about them?It is difficult to know the Sea People intimately because the records on them aren't very comprehensive. But we set out to explore the many questions people have about this mysterious civilization. Who were they? Where did they come from? Did they do more than simply pillage, and what impact did they have on society and commerce? Would you be shocked to learn that these mysterious people were more than a band of pirates?This book is going to explore these raiders of the wine dark sea. We are going to look at where they likely came from, what strategies they used, and how they disrupted and brought down major civilizations.Come with us on this voyage through history, and explore the evidence we have on the Sea People. You will discover, just as we did, that they were fascinating shakers of history. You will also get a close look at the legacy of this ancient band of sea rovers as recorded on the walls of the temples and cities they brought down.In this book, you will learn the following:Possible ancestors of the Sea People;The groups that made up the Sea People (no, they were not just one people group!);The Sea People's role in the end of Mycenae and the Hittite Empire;What the Sea People were looking for in their conquests;Some of the major battles the Sea People engaged in;Possible links between the Sea People and the Trojan War;Archaeological evidence of the Sea People;And so much more!

La cultura finlandesa tiene siglos de antigüedad, pero Finlandia es una nación independiente desde hace poco más de cien años.La historia de Finlandia es un tema interesante lleno de conceptos erróneos. ¿Le sorprendería saber que los finlandeses, en su mayoría, no eran vikingos? ¿O que Finlandia no forma parte de Escandinavia? Los finlandeses ni siquiera están emparentados con sus vecinos más cercanos: Suecia, Noruega y Dinamarca.Este libro abre el telón para que pueda conocer mejor la historia de Finlandia. Su historia es apasionante, incluso sin los vikingos, y su proximidad a Rusia es algo de lo que se sigue hablando hoy en día en las noticias.En 2022, se hicieron gestiones para que el país ingresara en la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN) en respuesta a la invasión rusa de Ucrania. Finlandia ha entrado en una nueva fase de su historia. Pero, ¿no le gustaría conocer su pasado?En este libro aprenderá lo siguiente:Los antiguos finlandeses no adoraban a los famosos dioses nórdicos como Thor y Odín.El poema nacional de Finlandia, el Kalevala, explora el antiguo mito finlandés de la creación, así como los dioses y héroes del pasado lejano de Finlandia.La historia de Finlandia y Suecia está entrelazada; Finlandia formó parte de Suecia durante quinientos años.Finlandia también formó parte del Imperio ruso de 1809 a 1917.Los finlandeses libraron una heroica lucha contra los rusos en 1939/40, que inspiró al mundo e inspira a los finlandeses de hoy.El mariscal Mannerheim, comandante de los ejércitos finlandeses durante aquella contienda, era de ascendencia sueca/alemana y no hablaba finés especialmente bien. Sin embargo, en 2004 fue votado el mejor finlandés de todos los tiempos.El finés es una de las lenguas más singulares del mundo.¡Y mucho, mucho más!

Uncover the Untold Stories of World War I: From Poet Soldiers to Boy Scout Spies, Unleash the Secrets of the "War to End All Wars"In this book, you'll learn all about World War I: why it happened, who was involved, how and where it was fought, significant battles and people, the technological advancements, and how the war shaped the world for future generations. History will come alive with fascinating images, helpful maps, useful pronunciation prompts, and explanations for new, tricky words. Each chapter contains a round-up activity that either tests your newfound knowledge or gives you a chance to get creative. On top of this, there are interesting and fun facts-plus a bonus interesting fact chapter at the end. You'll be amazed at what you learn! Here are just a few hints at what you'll discover:How it all started because of just one manWhy soldiers spent most of their time sitting around in wet, muddy ditchesThe new inventions that changed the face of war foreverHow dogs, horses, pigeons, and even goldfish helped in the warSoldiers-poets that didn't know itWhy you could go to jail if you refused to fightBoy Scout and Girl Guide spies?The longest, biggest, and bloodiest battlesOnly twelve years old and going to war!How the "war to end all wars" may have actually caused the Second World WarWho were the Welsh Wizard and the Tiger?The popular movies and books inspired by events during WWIHow the war was fought on land, air, and seaThe legacy of World War I

Lasst uns in die Welt des antiken Griechenlands eintauchen! Von den griechischen Mythen und der altgriechischen Kultur, bis hin zu den legendären Kriegen und ihrer vernichtenden Niederlage gegen die Römer - dieses Buch deckt alle Themen ab! Es ist die perfekte Gelegenheit für Eltern und Kinder, die mehr darüber erfahren wollen, was das antike Griechenland zu so einer erstaunlichen Zivilisation machte - und warum die moderne Welt den Menschen dieser Zeit so viel zu verdanken hat.Die antiken Griechen haben viele der gesellschaftlichen Strukturen erfunden, die wir heute noch nutzen: dazu gehören beispielsweise die Geschichten der griechischen Mythologie, die wir in Schulen und Hochschulen studieren, die Olympischen Spiele, und vieles mehr. Während Griechenland heutzutage nur ein kleines europäisches Land ist, erstreckte es sich einst bis über Teile des heutigen Nordafrikas und des Irans hinweg. Die griechische Gesellschaft dieser Zeit war der unseren sehr ähnlich. Die Menschen genossen gutes Essen, Musik und Literatur; die Gesellschaft wurde so ähnlich wie in der heutigen Zeit auch regiert, und die Menschen arbeiteten größtenteils als Bauern, Politiker, Künstler und Erfinder!Du wirst überrascht sein, wie sehr diese antike Gesellschaft unserer eigenen ähnelt - und wie es zu diesen Ähnlichkeiten kam. Im Folgenden bekommst Du einen Überblick darüber, was Dich beim Lesen erwartet:Griechische Städte waren cool!Das Gesicht, das tausend Schiffe zu Wasser ließAchilles - und seine berühmte FerseDie Olympischen Spiele - keine Gewinne für den zweiten oder dritten Platz!Vom dunklen in das goldene Zeitalter und wieder zurückDrakos brutales StrafrechtssystemDie ursprünglichen Spartaner - und ihre GeschichteErst sieben Jahre alt und schon auf der Militärakademie?BC versus BCE, AD versus CE - warum das alles und wo ist der Unterschied?Langbogen und bronzene Schilde, wer hat gewonnen?Perikles, Athena, und der ParthenonDie Pelopo-was Kriege?Rache an PersienDas Hellenistische ZeitalterHier kommen die RömerBerühmte griechische Künstler und WissenschaftlerIn diesem Buch findest Du spannende Fakten und Aktivitäten zum Mitmachen, die Dir dabei helfen sollen, die Höhepunkte der griechischen Geschichte besser verstehen zulernen und sie Dir dadurch auch besser merken zu können. Bereite Dich auf eine atemberaubende Reise durch das antike Griechenland vor.

La Roma imperial vio surgir emperadores tanto buenos como malos. ¿Cuánto sabe realmente sobre sus vidas?Todavía hoy sentimos la influencia de la Roma imperial. Al fin y al cabo, la Roma imperial fue uno de los primeros crisoles de culturas. Los romanos tomaron lo que funcionaba y desecharon lo que no funcionaba, demostrando que era posible tener un gobierno estable y centralizado en un área extremadamente extensa.Pero la Roma imperial también tiene otra cara. La intriga, la traición, el amor al poder, el narcisismo y la locura se entrelazan en la fascinante historia de la Roma imperial. Si a usted le gusta Juego de Tronos, sin duda le gustará este libro; con la salvedad de que no tiene dragones.Pero no hacen falta seres de ficción para apreciar lo que humanos muy reales hicieron hace miles de años. Y los emperadores romanos, a pesar de ser venerados como dioses, eran precisamente eso: seres humanos reales con atributos buenos y malos. Profundizando en la vida de los emperadores romanos, podemos comprender mejor la historia romana y a nosotros mismos.Hay mucho que descubrir en las páginas de este libro. Algunas de las cosas que descubrirá son las siguientes:La caída de la República romana y el surgimiento del ilustre Imperio romano.La vida y las conquistas de César, así como su asesinato final a manos de sus senadores.La fascinante vida de Octavio Augusto y el inicio de la Pax Romana.La reducción gradual de la calidad de los emperadores, empezando por el burocrático Tiberio, que finalmente abandonó Roma.La increíble vida del sucesor de Tiberio, Calígula, logrando gran notoriedad.El largo reinado del emperador Claudio, cuyas dos esposas, Mesalina y Agripina la Joven, marcaron el futuro de Roma.Nerón, quien (tal vez) prendió fuego a Roma y que fue sin duda un emperador fuera de lo común, además de aficionado a las artes.La dinastía Flavia y los Cinco buenos emperadores, que llevaron a la Roma imperial a su periodo más prolífico.La erosión gradual pero constante de los valores romanos tradicionales y su disolución definitiva en la Europa altomedieval.¡Y mucho más!

In diesem Buch reist du zurück ins antike Rom, wo Gladiatoren im berühmten Kolosseum kämpften, Kaiser ermordet wurden, um Platz für neue Herrscher zu machen, Kalender erfunden wurden und die griechische Mythologie zur römischen Mythologie umfunktioniert wurde! Viel Spaß bei der Erkundung der Ruinen und der Kriegspläne, die von dieser erstaunlichen Gesellschaft übriggeblieben sind! Teste dein Wissen mit Aktivitäten am Ende jedes Kapitels und beobachte, wie Geschichte lebendig wird, während du etwas über das faszinierende Römische Reich lernst! Wir haben dem Alten Rom viel zu verdanken und du wirst erfahren, was wir abgeschafft haben - und was wir aus dieser aufregenden Zeit der Geschichte übernommen haben.Wenn du jemals einen Film mit Gladiatoren gesehen oder von Julius Caesar gehört hast, weißt du bereits etwas über das Römische Reich. Aber wusstest du, dass Caesar dabei half, den Kalender zu erfinden, auf dem unser Kalender basiert? Wusstest du, dass die Herrscher andere Herrscher töten ließen und manchmal sogar ihre eigenen Familien ermordeten? Das und vieles mehr erfährst du, wenn du in diesem wunderbaren Bericht über das antike Rom blätterst. Lies weiter, um mehr über Folgendes zu erfahren:Wie Elefanten halfen, eine wichtige Schlacht zu gewinnenDie Insel, um die zwei Städte kämpftenWie wir heute die gleiche Art von Regierung wie damals einsetzenPlebejer und Patrizier - was würdest du sein wollen? Und warum?Wie konnte ein großer Redner so wichtig werden?Warum eine Stadt einen weiteren Krieg mit der Stadt begann, die sie gerade erst besiegt hatte!Als die Römer auf die Griechen trafenJeder war ein Bürger, außer ... kannst du es erraten?Brutus, Cassius und MORDSeinen Namen ändern - das hat jeder gemacht!Diese Kleopatra - oder jene Kleopatra?Die julisch-claudische Dynastie und die fünf HerrscherUnd so viel mehr!Tauche ein in spannende und erstaunliche Geschichten über kriegerische Nachbarn - und viele Kriege innerhalb des Römischen Reiches selbst. Du wirst staunen, womit die Herrscher durchkamen und warum es im Alten Rom nie langweilig wurde.

The United States Marine Corps once fought for God, country, and bananas.This book is about the Banana Wars that lasted from the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898 until Franklin Roosevelt's Good Neighbor Policy of 1934. When you read this story, you'll learn how and why the US Marines invaded Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. You'll also learn how the US Marines occupied and ruled Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic for years.You'll read about why bananas became such an important commodity and how a combination of technologies made it possible. And you'll learn how the American public was persuaded to start buying all those bananas. You'll see how the United Fruit Company put all the pieces together to form an incredibly efficient company powerful enough to overturn presidents and dictators.You'll find out how gaining possession of California inevitably led the United States to see the Caribbean and Central America as vital to American national security.You'll learn that an episode in a world-famous novel by the Colombian novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez is true.You'll discover the story of the battleship USS Oregon circumnavigating South America in a 12,000-mile, sixty-day voyage to join the Atlantic fleet as the Spanish-American War broke out-and how the epic journey played into the design of the Panama Canal.You'll read about a 1903 crisis that led to German, British, and Italian warships blockading Venezuela and to Teddy Roosevelt amending the Monroe Doctrine.When you read this book, you'll also discover the following:An amendment by a US Senator to an obscure piece of legislation controlled the destiny of Cuba for a generation.The kind of banana all this was about has gone extinct.The Germans planned to conquer an island near Puerto Rico and use it to attack the United States.A US Marine major general wrote a book about being a gangster for capitalism.The owner of a banana corporation kept mercenary soldiers like Machine Gun Molony on the payroll in case he needed to overturn an uncooperative government.An insulted US Navy admiral almost started a war with Mexico.A defeated Mexican dictator conspired with German spies to keep the United States out of World War 1.

¿Sabía que la mayor expansión territorial de la antigua Roma tuvo lugar durante el reinado de su primer emperador, quien además fue el mandatario que más tiempo gobernó de todos los anteriores a la caída del Imperio romano de Occidente?El Imperio romano alcanzó su apogeo en los dos primeros siglos tras la caída de la República romana, expandiendo su territorio y ampliando su influencia mucho más allá de las fronteras de Europa. Durante esa época se alcanzó una especie de paz global, que los historiadores denominan la Pax Romana. Pero, ¿qué es exactamente la Pax Romana y cómo se profundiza en este enorme tema en constante expansión?Como muchos otros segmentos de la historia romana, la Pax Romana está plagada de periodos un poco confusos, información contradictoria procedente de fuentes contemporáneas y fascinantes hallazgos arqueológicos. En este libro descubrirá lo que hizo funcionar a Roma durante esos doscientos años de relativa paz.A lo largo de las páginas de este tomo, usted obtendrá pequeñas pinceladas de los reinados de muchos emperadores que hicieron de la Pax Romana lo que fue. Descubra los efectos a largo plazo de la Pax Romana y cómo consiguió consolidar el Imperio romano como el imperio al que muchas civilizaciones posteriores intentaron emular.Entre otras cosas, adquirirá nuevos conocimientos sobre los siguientes hechos:Cómo evolucionó el imperio a partir de la antigua república y quiénes fueron los hombres que propiciaron los cambios.Qué hizo único el reinado de cada emperador.Cuáles fueron algunas de las épocas más turbulentas durante este período general de paz.Quiénes fueron los mejores emperadores durante la Pax Romana y cuáles fueron considerados los peores.Qué papel desempeñaron las provincias y la expansión territorial en el crecimiento y desarrollo del imperio.Cómo se estratificaba la Roma imperial.Qué cambios sociales se produjeron con la abolición de la república y la vuelta a un modelo monárquico.Cómo vivían los romanos durante la Pax Romana .El papel del ejército romano en el mantenimiento de la paz.Qué importancia tenía el Senado y si su papel se vio disminuido o reforzado durante ciertos periodos de la Pax Romana.¡Y mucho más!

How does the Byzantine Empire, which fell in 1453, still apply to us today?Many of us do not know much about the Byzantine Empire; it lived on in the East after the Roman Empire fell, but its one-thousand-year history is full of innovations that have changed how we create art, write laws, and think about our lives today. The Byzantine Empire was a key factor that started the Italian Renaissance and moved Western Europe out of the Middle Ages. Far from being ancient history, the Byzantine Empire still impacts our lives today.Scholars have studied individual emperors or specific battles during the Byzantine Empire for years. They have discussed people like Emperor Justinian I or events like the Fall of Constantinople or The Great Schism. But the Byzantine Empire was more than a couple of important leaders or their final loss to the Ottomans. This empire survived for many years against great odds, filled with new ideas about religion, art, and how to live life.It's time to look back into history and discover the many parts of the Byzantine Empire. In this new and captivating book, you'll learn what made the Byzantine Empire so special and how it still influences us today.Here are some of the questions you will uncover within the pages of this book:How was Constantinople so well guarded against attackers?Why was the Byzantine Empire concerned about the Crusades?How was Rome related to the Byzantine Empire?Who founded Constantinople?Why was Emperor Justinian I so important?When did Eastern Orthodoxy separate from Roman Catholicism?Why did the Crusaders attack Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade?Who were the Ottomans?Why did the Byzantines maintain Greek and Roman culture?Why did the Roman Empire fall in 476 CE?How did the Byzantine Empire influence the Renaissance?Who was the Bulgarslayer?

In diesem Buch begibst du dich auf eine Reise ins alte Ägypten, als Könige noch als Götter galten, Pharaonen gewaltige Pyramiden bauten, große Schlachten geschlagen wurden und die Welt, wie wir sie heute kennen, entstand. Spannende Bilder und Karten helfen dir, dich in diese Zeit hineinzuversetzen und im Handumdrehen ein Experte zu werden! Reise durch die Zeit und lass die Geschichte mit lustigen, interessanten und aktuellen Fakten zu allen wichtigen Ereignissen einer der faszinierendsten Epochen lebendig werden!Viele der Namen hast du wahrscheinlich schon gehört, oder? Kleopatra, Alexander der Große und der Nil ... aber kennst du auch die Geheimnisse und erstaunlichen Fakten über sie? In diesem Buch erfährst du alles über:Den längsten Fluss der Welt - er fließt rückwärts!Könige oder Pharaonen - was war zuerst da?Menes und die Narmer-Palette - was hat es damit auf sich?Götter und Könige - oder beides?Sonnenuntergänge, Unterwelten und GräberDie erste Pyramide, die im Alten Ägypten gebaut wurdeSneferus FehlerDie Große Pyramide von Gizeh - das höchste Bauwerk der Welt bis ...Pharaonen des Mittleren ReichesKönig Sesostris III. - der KriegerkönigAmenemhats Labyrinth - mit über 3.000 Räumen!Die Hyksos - ein Bild beendet eine TheorieRamses II. - Warum ist er so beliebt?Die Assyrer und Perser kommen - oh weh...Alexander der GroßeKleopatra - warum sie ihren 12-jährigen Bruder heirateteUnd so viel mehr!Tauche ein in diese reiche und erstaunliche Kultur, während wir herausfinden, warum wir ihr so viel zu verdanken haben - und warum es in ihrer Geschichte nie langweilig war. Die Geschichte des Alten Ägyptens wird dich in Erstaunen versetzen.

Did you know New Zealand was the first country to offer universal suffrage?Many people today only started dreaming of visiting New Zealand after discovering it was the beautiful filming place of the Lord of the Rings series. However, ignoring the two islands in the Pacific Ocean is not a modern thing. The remote lands of New Zealand were the last large, livable lands to be discovered, inhabited, and colonized.Since the Polynesians (the first humans in New Zealand who would become known as the M¿ori) were the most modern humans to settle in an uninhabited land, it is no surprise New Zealand has always been ahead of its time. Despite its late settlement, New Zealand has been one of the most rapidly modernizing nations in the world. New Zealand was the first country to introduce full democracy, women's suffrage, state pensions, and state housing. New Zealand has a history unlike any other nation, from its late inhabitation to its unusually respectful colonization, involving hundreds of M¿ori chiefs signing an agreement to allow European settlement.Although New Zealand was the last inhabited country and one of the most isolated developed regions in the world, it has been significantly involved in historical events, adding even more interest to its complex and rich history.Intrigued? Pick up this book to learn more about the following:Extinct animals that used to call New Zealand home;The arrival of the Polynesians and what that meant for the region;The early European explorations and who is credited with discovering the island nation;Colonization efforts and their impact on the M¿ori;How New Zealand was run under European control;The progressive changes that took place;And so much more!

Two manuscripts in one book:History of Ethiopia: A Captivating Guide to Ethiopian HistoryThe Italian Invasion of Ethiopia: A Captivating Guide to Mussolini's War in AbyssiniaEthiopia has a long history. It boasts one of the longest-running continuous civilizations on the planet; even the origins of humanity have been traced back to Ethiopia. Ethiopian kingdoms date back to the days of the Bible, and mentions of Ethiopian monarchs can be found all throughout the historical record.In the first part of this book, you will discover:Ethiopia's origin and the legendary Queen of ShebaThe Aksumite Empire and the adoption of ChristianityEthiopia's Solomonic line-King Solomon to Haile SelassieThe brief intermission of the Zagwe dynastyEthiopian emperors and how they ruledEthiopia's communist takeoverModern EthiopiaAlthough the Ethiopians had beaten the Italians at their own game in the 1898 Battle of Adwa, when Italian armored divisions began pouring out of Italian-controlled Eritrea in 1935, the situation seemed almost impossible to overcome. This was not 1898 when the Italians were ill-equipped and ill-advised in their undertakings. The Italians had made sure they were guaranteed the upper hand. They had the best tanks and the best aircraft they could get their hands on.In the second part of this book, you will learn about:The geopolitical background before the invasionHow the invasion was planned and what it entailedThe international role played by the League of NationsThe major battles fought during the Second Italo-Ethiopian WarThe exile of Haile Selassie and how he continued to take a stand in exileThe Italian occupation of EthiopiaThe atrocities the Italians committedWhat happened to EthiopiaAnd much more!

¿Sabía que Brasil es el mayor productor de café del mundo? ¿O que Brasil debe su nombre a un árbol?Brasil tiene una historia rica y complicada que pocos conocen fuera de Sudamérica. Es líder mundial en algunas de las exportaciones más rentables (oro, azúcar, petróleo y café), pero Brasil tiene una de las mayores disparidades de riqueza del mundo, y es conocido por la delincuencia y la pobreza. También es un país étnicamente diverso, con una nacionalidad y una cultura ricas y distintas, y sin embargo los brasileños parecen estar enfrentados entre sí. ¿Le sorprendería saber que su historia tiene algo que ver con ello?Brasil tiene un suelo fértil perfecto para la agricultura, así como oro y otros recursos rentables, y, sin embargo, al principio de la colonización, ninguna nación europea quiso colonizarlo. Exploraremos la prehistoria de Brasil y por qué los colonos dudaron tanto en asentarse allí. Sin embargo, una vez que lo hicieron, la historia de Brasil cambió para siempre.Aunque Brasil es uno de los países sudamericanos más conocidos, su historia es casi desconocida para el público en general. Esto se debe en parte a que su paisaje es incapaz de preservar artefactos históricos y en parte a que su historia tiende a quedar eclipsada por la de otros países del hemisferio occidental. Este libro le hará revivir la historia de Brasil, le dará una idea de su rico pasado y un vistazo a lo que Brasil ha estado tratando recientemente.En este libro, aprenderá lo siguiente:Los orígenes de los primeros pueblos de Brasil.La dieta, el estilo de vida y las creencias de la población nativa de Brasil.El desinterés de los europeos por Brasil.La enrevesada colonización de Brasil por Portugal.Las industrias brasileñas del azúcar y el café.La Iglesia y su conversión de la población nativa.La fiebre del oro brasileña y su impacto en la nación.Los líderes civiles brasileños.Por qué la realeza portuguesa se trasladó a Brasil.La lucha por la independencia de Brasil.La trata de esclavos y su abolición.La participación de Brasil en la Primera y la Segunda Guerra Mundial.Las relaciones exteriores de Brasil, especialmente con otros países sudamericanos.La lucha de Brasil contra la pobreza.Acontecimientos modernos.

¿Cuál fue el punto de partida del cristianismo? ¿Fue en un pueblecito de Belén, como afirman las letras de nuestras canciones navideñas favoritas?¿Comenzó el cristianismo inmediatamente después del Sermón de la montaña? ¿Después de la crucifixión? ¿Después de la resurrección? ¿O llevó algo más de tiempo? ¿Hubo una fusión más amplia de conceptos e ideas?En realidad, en los primeros tiempos del cristianismo, cuando Pedro y Pablo salieron por primera vez a predicar el Evangelio, el sistema de creencias de los primeros cristianos se consideraba simplemente una nueva secta del judaísmo. El apelativo de cristiano era un término desarrollado por antagonistas externos, que los llamados cristianos llevaban con orgullo. El cristianismo tardó en separarse completamente de su religión madre, el judaísmo.Alrededor del año 50 d. C. se celebró un concilio en Jerusalén para que los primeros líderes de la Iglesia decidieran cuáles serían los fundamentos de la nueva fe, por ejemplo, qué normas y reglamentos del Antiguo Testamento debían permanecer para los nuevos creyentes. Desde su formación como identidad propia, el cristianismo comenzó a extenderse por todo el mundo conocido. Los primeros cristianos se reunían en iglesias clandestinas y, a veces, incluso en cementerios para evitar la persecución.Sin embargo, su secretismo a menudo desataba los rumores más descabellados. Se llegó incluso a confundir la comunión con un acto de canibalismo. Esto dio lugar al surgimiento de los apologistas cristianos, encargados de explicar los elementos más fundamentales al público laico.Este libro explora todos estos aspectos del cristianismo primitivo y mucho más. En este libro, aprenderá lo siguiente:El ministerio de Jesús.Quién difundió primero el Evangelio.El alcance del cristianismo primitivo al mundo grecorromano.El gnosticismo cristiano, el maniqueísmo y otras sectas cristianas.La lucha de los apologistas cristianos.Los primeros mártires de la fe cristiana.El impacto del Concilio de Nicea.Cómo sobrevivió la Iglesia a la caída del Imperio romano.Y mucho más.

Helden, böse Kaiser, Legenden über Männer, die gegen neunköpfige Schlangen kämpften, Zauberer, die die Zukunft voraussagen konnten, und eine Mauer, die so riesig ist, dass man sie vom Weltraum aus sehen kann ... wer hätte gedacht, dass es so viel über Chinas riesige und faszinierende Geschichte zu entdecken gibt! Begleite uns auf eine Reise in die Vergangenheit und tauche ein in die Welt der heiligen Götter, der lebensverändernden Erfindungen und der Geschichten von einst...Die Chinesen schufen eine erstaunliche Gesellschaft, die sich von den Ufern des Gelben Flusses bis zu den Ozeanen und Ländern jenseits davon entwickelte. Doch zunächst mussten sie sich gegen neidische Stämme von allen Seiten zur Wehr setzen und ihre Städte aufgrund von schrecklichen Überschwemmungen komplett umsiedeln. Doch sie arbeiteten hart und bauten eine Kultur auf, die bis heute überlebt - und gedeiht.Wir werfen einen genauen Blick auf einige der berüchtigtsten Anführer, ihre Kultur und was sie angetrieben hat, Tausende von Jahren durchzuhalten, um das China zu erbauen, das wir heute kennen. In diesem Buch wirst du folgendes entdecken:Yu der Große - ein Baumeister und Erfinder und Anführer der ersten DynastieWie ein gelber Drache und eine schwarze Schildkröte den Tag rettetenTang - Ein Frühstücksgetränk oder der erste Kaiser der Shang-Dynastie?Rätsel, Rätsel, und noch mehr Rätsel!Verhüttung und die Geburt der Bronzezeit - an einem Flussufer!Bier zum Frühstück?Orakelknochen und Schildkrötenpanzer sind gleichbedeutend mit... Schreiben?Muscheln als GeldKriege, Kriege, und noch mehr Kriege!Eine Mauer, die man vom Weltraum aus sehen kann!Und dann kam die Kaiserin...Die vielen Geheimnisse der Han-DynastieErfindungen, Kunst und Handel im frühen China - WAS haben sie erfunden?Chinesischer Tierkreiskalender - welches Tier bist du?Verrückte Begräbnistraditionen - und so viel mehr...Mach dich bereit, einige wenig bekannte Fakten über China zu erfahren - und dabei auch noch Spaß zu haben. Du erfährst alles über die vielen Feste und Traditionen und darüber, wie eine Ratte und eine Katze einen Ochsen benutzten, um etwas sehr Wichtiges zu sagen! Neugierig?

Two manuscripts in one book:House of Medici: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Medici Family and DynastyHouse of Borgia: A Captivating Guide to the Borgias and Their Feuds with the Medici Family, Sforza Dynasty, and Girolamo SavonarolaMeet the Medici family, who, in some ways, can be considered to be the godfathers of the Renaissance. They patronized Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Sandro Botticelli, among many other famous artists. They helped to recover many famous ancient Roman and Greek writings and built academies to encourage the spread of learning.In the first part of this book, you will discover:The humble beginnings of a family that is estimated to have made over one hundred twenty billion dollars in today's currencyCosimo the Great, the true founder of the Medici dynasty, who built the city of Florence into one of the greatest cities on EarthCosimo's son Lorenzo, called "the Magnificent" for his athletic abilities, knowledge, wisdom, and desire to improve not only the lives of his family but also those throughout EuropeLorenzo's Platonic Academy, where the greatest minds of the Renaissance gathered to discuss and debate the great questions of both the age and human existenceThe bloody attempt on Lorenzo's life and his swift revengeThe growth of Florence into both a city of great culture and great pleasureSavonarola, the religious fanatic who terrified Lorenzo and who ruled a city by fear and was finally burned at the stake himselfThe Medici popes, Leo X and Clement VIIThe great Dome of Florence, which was built by the revolutionary thinker BrunelleschiCatherine de' Medici, the de facto ruler of France and mother of three kingsDo you know the WHOLE story of the House of Borgia-from their rise from obscurity to the highest echelons of European society? The family produced two popes and a saint, but they are more known for stories of murder, debauchery, and incest. What is accurate, and what is just slander? Were the Borgias worse than any other powerful family of the time? Was Rodrigo Borgia, who became Pope Alexander VI, a monster? Was his son Cesare a psychopath? Was his daughter Lucrezia a murderous temptress?In the second part of this book, you will learn about:The origins of the House of Borgia in SpainThe rise of the first Borgia pope, Callixtus IIIThe power struggles between the great houses of Italy: the Borgia, the Sforza, the Medici, the Orsini, and the Colonna, among othersThe character of the infamous Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VIThe fiery battle between the Borgias and Friar Savonarola that ended in death and ruinThe reality of Cesare Borgia and his attempts to carve out his own kingdomThe real story of Lucrezia BorgiaThe role Christopher Columbus and Machiavelli played in the story of the Borgias, along with the monarchs of Spain, France, and NaplesHow the Borgias helped shape the Renaissance and the future of EuropeHow a descendant of the Borgias became a revered saint in the Catholic ChurchAnd so much more!

You probably have heard of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But how much do you really know about?The ancient world was home to some of the greatest civilizations in history. The Egyptians, the Greeks, the Babylonians, and others wanted to leave their mark on history so others would remember their greatness. And what better way to explore that greatness than to examine some of the greatest wonders the world has ever known?Most people can list a few of the wonders of the top of their head. But few know that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon might never have existed or that the remains of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus were used by the Knights Hospitaller.This book uncovers the history behind the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in easy-to-read language. Your eyes will be open to a new side of history after reading this introductory guide!In this book, you will learn the answers to the following questions:How many of the wonders are still around today?Were all of these wonders actually real, or are they more mythical in nature?Why were these wonders built in the first place?What happened to them? Did they fall apart over time, or did something catastrophic happen?How big do historians think these wonders were?And so much more!

Repasemos los últimos 120 años de historia china, desde los inicios del país como un imperio obsoleto y en apuros a finales del siglo XIX hasta convertirse en una superpotencia comunista totalitaria.La radical transformación de China desde una monarquía dinástica a un régimen comunista dominante en el mundo resulta muy atractiva para lectores de todas las edades e intereses, y este libro narra la historia de los acontecimientos más importantes de este periodo.Llena de luchas ideológicas e intelectuales, divisiones internas y guerras civiles, conflictos con naciones extranjeras y cambios influyentes a lo largo del siglo XX, la historia moderna de China promete ser una lectura interesante.A lo largo del libro, aprenderá sobre lo siguiente:El colapso de la dinastía Qing en la China de principios del siglo XX.Personajes influyentes de los primeros tiempos de la República China.Acontecimientos que marcaron los primeros treinta años del siglo XX en China y que desembocaron en el Primer Frente Unido.El ascenso del comunismo y la formación del PCCh.El impacto de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la ocupación japonesa y la guerra civil china.Mao Zedong, la victoria comunista y la huida del gobierno nacionalista a la isla de Taiwán.La formación de la República Popular China y las políticas socioeconómicas de la década de 1950.El Gran Salto Adelante y sus resultados para el pueblo chino.La Revolución Cultural, la muerte de Mao y el desarrollo del país a partir de finales de la década de 1970.Y mucho más.

How did medieval Africa impact the direction of the Middle Ages internationally?When most people think about the Middle Ages, they think about Europe. Images of knights, jousting, and even Christianity seem ingrained in our understanding of the medieval era. However, the Middle Ages stretched far beyond Europe, which was struggling to rebuild after the fall of the Roman Empire. Europe may have fumbled along for about a thousand years, but Africa became a powerhouse of trade and wealth.For years, many scholars have ignored medieval Africa. There aren't many written documents from the African kingdoms, so historians rely on outside sources and archeology. Many people don't realize Africa was brimming with innovation during this time or that it was connected to the outside world. Although historians don't know everything about this period of African history, medieval Africa has not been lost to time. We still have so much to learn about this era and how it changed the world.It's time to set out on a journey to discover the empires and people who made medieval Africa so influential. In this new and captivating book, you'll learn how medieval Africa held its power and changed the world, impacting us today.Here are some of the questions you will discover within the pages of this book:Was Mansa Musa I really the wealthiest person in world history?Why wasn't the Ghana Empire close to modern Ghana?How did Islam come to Africa?Are any of the medieval empires still here today?How did the African kingdoms react to the slave trade?Why were the Portuguese important to the Benin Empire?How did Timbuktu become a center for trade and learning?Why did the Kingdom of Abyssinia adopt Christianity instead of Islam?How did the Mali Empire build its great mosques without stones?Was the Trans-Saharan Trade Route created because of gold and salt?Why are Benin's brass plaques spread across the world?Who was the most famous African leader during the Middle Ages?