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The Crusades were a series of holy wars fought between Christians and Muslims over the ownership of certain holy sites held sacred by the Muslims, Christians and Jews. These wars were bloody, violent and cataclysmic. What caused them, and how did they happen? Inside you'll read about East meets West The Crusaders Crusader kingdoms and new venues Life as a Crusader Side Campaigns War unending Sputtering little Crusades The end of holy war in the holy land And much more!Crusades were expensive, and the rich were asked to subsidize the knights and their armies.

Holy Wars

The Crusaders

Ancient Rome is Roman civilization from the founding of the city of Rome to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, encompassing the Roman Kingdom, Roman Republic, and Roman Empire until the fall of the western empire. A myth evolves into an Empire The reign of terror Emperors, able or inept The Roman Empire is born The two faces of Caligula Division, decline and death And much more!In its many centuries of existence, the Roman state evolved from a monarchy to the Classical Republic and then to an increasingly autocratic empire. Rome professionalized and expanded its military and created a system of government called res publica, the inspiration for modern republics. It achieved impressive technological and architectural feats, such as the construction of an extensive system of aqueducts and roads, as well as the construction of large monuments, palaces, and public facilities.

The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Ancient Rome

Read Biographies of two predator leadersDownload for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free Bonus Inside!Read on your Computer, Mac, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet.Adolf Hitler was a German politician, demagogue, and Pan-German revolutionary, who was the leader of the Nazi Party, Chancellor of Germany and Führer ("Leader") of Nazi Germany. As dictator, Hitler initiated World War II in Europe with the invasion of Poland and was central to the Holocaust.Inside you'll read about Adolf's Paternal and Maternal roots A troubled childhood Joined the forces of World War I Chancellor Hitler Night of the long knives Fuhrer Hitler World War II and full effect The end is nigh And much more!Hitler gained popular support by attacking the Treaty of Versailles and promoting Pan-Germanism, anti-Semitism, and anti-communism with charismatic oratory and Nazi propaganda. He frequently denounced international capitalism and communism as being part of a Jewish conspiracy.Initially presiding over an oligarchic one-party regime that governed by plurality, Ioseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili became the de facto dictator of the Soviet Union. Joseph Stalin raised funds for Vladimir Lenin's Bolshevik faction via robberies, kidnappings, and protection rackets. Repeatedly arrested, he underwent several internal exiles.Inside you'll read about From Georgia with rage Winds of change begin to blow Warfare Purges The great terror The Great Patriotic War Victory and aftermath Cold War All things must end And much more!To eradicate those regarded as "enemies of the working class," Stalin instituted the "Great Purge" in which over a million were imprisoned and at least 700,000 were executed from 1934 to 1939. In 1939 Stalin's government signed a non-aggression pact with Nazi Germany. Germany ended the pact by invading the Soviet Union in 1941. The Soviet Red Army halted the German incursion and captured Berlin in 1945, ending World War II in Europe.

Two Predator Leaders During the World War II

Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin

Leonardo da Vinci achieved great things in the areas of Renaissance painting and sculpture, engineering, cartography, astronomy, geology, botany, human anatomy, history and many other areas. Uncharacteristically for the time, he traveled quite widely and worked in many disparate subject areas, because he did not really consider himself to be primarily a painter, even though he is best remembered today as the painter of two of the most critical pieces of renaissance art.Inside you'll read about Early life Apprenticeship with Verrocchio Leonardo, Master of his Craft Mastery of Chiaroscuro Working in Milan Human Anatomy Flight from Milan Return to Florence Military Engineer for Cesare Borgia The Battle of Anchiaro Sojourn in Milan Rome Final Years Leonardo's Private Life And much more!Leonardo had some strange attributes: he was left-handed at a time when this was not widely accepted as appropriate, he was gay at a time when it was not only socially unacceptable but illegal, and he was a free thinker at a time when northern Italian society was extremely stratified. We are about to embark on a journey through the known life and work of the world's greatest creative genius, examining many of the lesser known facts of his creative and personal life.

Renaissance Man

Leonardo Da Vinci

This book is about revolutionary friends. There are many tales of Ernesto "Che" Guevara's military might and strong character, there are those who see him as a hero and the greatest socialist mind of his time, but there are those who see Guevara as a ruthless military leader who executed people without trials and who violated several human rights. Fidel Castro ruled the country of Cuba for almost 60 years, and he changed the political structure of the country to a one-party socialist state. He ruled firstly as a Prime Minister before converting it to the title of President and Commander-in-Chief of Cuba. Castro's political journey started on a rebellious note as he participated in the revolt against right-wing administrations in Colombia and the Dominican Republic. He later rose to become the leader of the communist revolution. Inside you'll read about Ernesto Guevara. The makings of a revolutionary icon Ernesto Guevara. The Argentinian who liberated Cuba Ernesto Guevara. Exporting the revolution to the rest of the world Ernesto "Che" Guevara's praxis philosophy Fidel Castro. A long road to political recognition The Mystery that is Cuba and the Enigma that is Castro Fidel Castro. From a rogue nation to a peacekeeper Fidel Castro. 1953 insurrection and the vital lessons And much more! Very few men have been subject to as much mysticism and admiration as Ernesto Guevara. His image has been used as the symbol for revolution, freedom, and rebellion in every corner of the world. His legend, inspired by a picture of his face taken in 1960 that made him a symbol, has been written thousands of times by people who paint it as a hero or a villain. In this book, we would highlight Fidel Castro's strengths, weaknesses, mistakes and other attributes of interest. I hope you find this book interesting and inspiring enough to awaken the giant in you to achieve greatness.

Revolutionary Friends. The Biography Collection

Ernesto Guevara & Fidel Castro

Where would we be without Jack the Ripper? More than one hundred years after the unidentified killer ended his crime wave interest in his story remains immense. Strong enough to merit numerous walking tours around London's East End, plus a well-trodden museum popular with tourists and locals alike. Public interest in him has, if anything, grown over time rather than faded into the fog of our memories.Hundreds of books have been published on his actions, many seeking to provide the definitive truth about who the killer was, from a member of the Royal Family to aristocrat, wealthy industrialist and on to common cutthroat. A catalog of films exists about him. For example, that master of the mysterious and High Priest of Horror, Alfred Hitchcock, based his early 1927 piece, The Lodger: A Story of a London Fog, on the Ripper story.Documentaries, magazine articles and so forth are still written. This book, we hope, will be different to most. It is not going to try to name the killer; to do so would be mere speculation. Instead, we will cover the major aspects of his actions and try to identify the reasons behind them. We will consider some of the most common suspects, and one or two of the less well-known ones. Who knows, by the law of averages and the millions of hours that have been put in by authors, investigators and criminal historians across the globe, there is a fair chance we may hit upon the culprit.If we do, though, we will not know it!

Jack the Ripper: Leather Apron

George S.Patton An Outstanding General One of the greatest military heroes Download for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free Bonus Inside! Read on your Computer, Mac, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet. Patton

George S.Patton: The Entire Life Story of an Outstanding General

Joan of ArcDownload for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free Bonus Inside!Read on your Computer, Mac, Smart phone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet.Was Joan of Arc accused because she was a woman? Then why did so many fierce and battle-hardened male warriors line up their troops behind her? Yet, not even one of her soldiers, be they longbow men, cavalry riders, knights, artillery men, and nobles ran from the command of a woman. Instead, they marveled at her as she mounted the ladders to a heavily defended castle, right along with the men, shot arrows, thrust spears and galloped on her great white steed along with the best of them. She was wounded twice and yet did not shirk from battle. Inside you

The Maid of Orl

Joan of Arc

There are many tales of his military might and strong character, there are those who see Ernesto

Ernesto Guevara: A Guerrilla Leader. the Entire Life Story

Marcus Aurelius was an outstanding person and Emperor of Ancient Rome. He was far more concerned with ways of thinking than with warfare. Being a small boy he applied himself to task with education. Marcus preferred others over himself, putting his own welfare aside for the good of other people. His nature is obvious in his kindness and consideration for others; but his sharp intelligence is also evident in his writing and in his excellence in jurisprudence. People called him a Great Emperor and a Philosopher King. Inside you will read about... The Young Marcus Training in Oratory Antoninus's reign Antoninus's death Philosopher turned Emperor Marcus and Lucius's reign The Slumbering Tiber The War with the Parthians The Antonine plague The youngest Consul in Roman history The End of the Pax Romana And much more! This book is a chronological biography of his life. Its aim is to not only describe the historical events of his life, but also to delve into his character. It explores who the man really was, especially the contrast between the high station thrust upon him and the simplicity he longed for. Caligula was born into the first ruling family of the Roman Empire, conventionally known as the Julio-Claudian dynasty. He is described as a noble and moderate emperor during the first six months of his rule. After this, the sources about the reign of Caligula focus upon his cruelty, sadism, extravagance, and sexual perversion, presenting him as an insane tyrant. Inside you'll read about The first Dynasty of Rome The new Emperor takes the throne A changed man A very un-Roman Emperor It's all true...or is it? Poison pens Lessons to learn Good qualities Famous for bad behavior And much more! Caligula was assassinated because of a conspiracy by officers of the Praetorian Guard, senators, and courtiers. On the day of the assassination of Caligula, the Praetorians declared Caligula's uncle, Claudius, the next Roman emperor. Although the Julio-Claudian dynasty continued to rule the empire until the fall of his nephew Nero, Caligula's death marked the official end of the Julii Caesares in the male line.

Marcus Aurelius & Caligula: Rome's Most Controversial Emperors. the Biography Collection

Caligula was born into the first ruling family of the Roman Empire, conventionally known as the Julio-Claudian dynasty. He is described as a noble and moderate emperor during the first six months of his rule. After this, the sources about the reign of Caligula focus upon his cruelty, sadism, extravagance, and sexual perversion, presenting him as an insane tyrant. Inside you'll read about The first Dynasty of Rome The new Emperor takes the throne A changed man A very un-Roman Emperor It's all true...or is it? Poison pens Lessons to learn Good qualities Famous for bad behavior And much more! Caligula was assassinated because of a conspiracy by officers of the Praetorian Guard, senators, and courtiers. On the day of the assassination of Caligula, the Praetorians declared Caligula's uncle, Claudius, the next Roman emperor. Although the Julio-Claudian dynasty continued to rule the empire until the fall of his nephew Nero, Caligula's death marked the official end of the Julii Caesares in the male line.

The Third Emperor

Caligula

Had Charles Dickens a terrible life when he was a child, or his parents provided a fairy tale childhood for him? His father was sent to the prison for being in debt two times in Charles life. At ten years old Charles was forced to go to work to support the family walking five miles one way to work and working ten-hour days. He wanted a college degree so badly he could taste it. He knew hard work and how to keep his word. He had an extremely high IQ and what seemed like a photographic memory. There are different and varying opinions on whether he was a ladies man or not; but once you research Charles, you cannot help but to label him as a ladies man; some may even label him as a pedophile with his very young sister-in-law. You will find out the details of the terrible railroad accident he was involved in with his girlfriend and her mother. He became obsessed with hypnotism and was more than happy to make house calls to perform the mesmerism treatment on others to help with their afflictions. Inside you'll read about Where Life Began Charles and Maria Charles and His Children Love, Lust, Infidelity Famous Works of Dickens Some Shocking Truths About England Close Brush with Death And much more!Dickens had ten children total, and he was not into the business of raising kids and spending time with them, but when he divorced Catherine, he wound up with eight of the children and one son stayed behind to live with Catherine. Dickens never seemed to be the touchy, feely, hands-on type father and he traveled extensively and often to promote his books and lecturing. Even though Dickens had planned where he was to be buried, his wishes were not granted when he died. This book will answer that question. Even though his book "A Christmas Carol" did not seem like it with Ebenezer Scrooge, Dickens always felt sorry for the less fortunate children of England

The Greatest Novelist of the Victorian Era. The Entire Life Story

Charles Dickens

Cleopatra VII Philopator was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, nominally survived as pharaoh by her son Caesarion. She was also a diplomat, naval commander, polyglot, and medical author. As a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, she was a descendant of its founder, Ptolemy I Soter, a Macedonian Greek general and companion of Alexander the Great.<h4>Inside you’ll read about</h4><ul><li>Rome comes to Egypt</li><li>Sibling rivalry</li><li>Caesar and Cleopatra</li><li>Assassination</li><li>Antony and Cleopatra</li><li>An Alexandrian idyll</li><li>Dusk approaches</li></ul>And much more!Julius Caesar maintained a private affair with Cleopatra that produced a son, Caesarion (Ptolemy XV). When Caesar was assassinated Cleopatra attempted to have Caesarion named as his heir, but this fell instead to Caesar's grandnephew Octavian. In the Liberators' civil war Cleopatra sided with the Roman Second Triumvirate formed by Octavian, Mark Antony, and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus. Cleopatra had an affair with Antony that would eventually produce three children: Alexander Helios, Cleopatra Selene II, and Ptolemy Philadelphus. Octavian's forces invaded Egypt and defeated those of Antony, leading to his suicide. When Cleopatra learned that Octavian planned to bring her to Rome for his triumphal procession, she committed suicide by poisoning, the popular belief being that she was bitten by an asp.

THE EGYPTIAN QUEEN

CLEOPATRA

Was Sigmund Freud a sexual deviant? The book you are about to read should enlighten you to many things that you never knew about Sigmund Freud. The real issues in Freud's life and how bad it was for others. How unfair it was to all others that had the unfortunate chance to cross paths with him. Inside you'll read about Golden Sigi Freud's Education Cocaine - A Great Addiction Hysteria & Hypnosis Freud & Family Anna, O. After Freud's Death And much more! The book will introduce you to some of his unorthodox methods that you will be able to tell immediately cannot be real. It will allow you to see the rise and fall of Sigmund Freud and make you wonder what wires had gotten so crossed and so frayed in his brain to make him into the insane person he became to do everything he had done.

The Founder of Psychoanalysis. The Entire Life Story

Sigmund Freud

Was Marilyn Monroe an absolutely self-confident enslaver or hard-working insecure person? Are drugs or security services responsible for Marilyn's death? In this book, you will learn a lot about Norma Jeane (aka Marilyn Monroe) and what a horrible childhood she had, in and out of foster homes. You will also find what an insecure person she was and how she turned to alcohol and drugs to bolster her insecurities. Why she married at such a young age. You will find how she was 'discovered' as a movie star and how hard she worked to climb her way up a glass wall in the Hollywood scene. She had never felt like she could trust anyone and had good reason to feel that way. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy was an American politician who served as the 35th President of the United States from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963. He served at the height of the Cold War, and the majority of his presidency dealt with managing relations with the Soviet Union. Inside you'll read about Norma Jeane Marries for the First Time Marilyn Hits the Movies & Marries DiMaggio Marilyn and Arthur Miller's Marriage The Kennedy Rumors Psychiatrist Visits and Notes by Marilyn John F. Kennedy. Early life and education John F. Kennedy. 1960 Presidential Election John F. Kennedy. Assassination And much more! How Marilyn Monroe came to be smack in the middle of the Kennedys' lives and why she should have never become involved with anything they touched. She could not stand the temptation; she had to dip her toes in the water of their fame too. Unfortunately, it seemed to pull her to the dark side. It will be evident when you read who loved her most for all his life until he died. He never used her, but genuinely loved her. She realized it too little too late. At age 43, John Kennedy became the youngest man to be elected as U.S. president as well as being the first (and only) Roman Catholic to occupy that office. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the state crime, but he was never prosecuted.

LOVE AFFAIR. The Biography Collection

Marilyn Monroe & John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Walt DisneyDownload for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free Bonus Inside!Read on your Computer, Mac, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet.Was Walt Disney a purveyor of homely patriotic values or a representative of American imperialism? He could be said to be the quintessential American. He came from a family of immigrants, he worked his way to the top, and he always had a story to tell. The main theme always running through Disney productions was that of the underdogs and misfits trying to make it against seemingly insurmountable odds. It was just a part of his mentality since for most of his life he undoubtedly viewed himself as that self-same underdog fight against powerful forces seeking to keep him down. Because although we see Disney now as an incredible success story. It wasn't always that way. Inside you'll read about The Making of a Legend Taking his Art to the Next Level Striking it Out on his Own Mixing Family and Business Disney hits the Big Time Triumph and Tragedy Disney's War The Last Days of Disney And much more!Disney just like many of the character's he portrayed-even when the chips were down-picked himself up by his bootstraps and always showed the utmost of tenacity and perseverance. Disney knew what it was he wanted in life, he knew the vision he had for the future, and he was just stubborn enough to hold on until it was fulfilled.

The Man Behind the Mouse

Walt Disney

Frida KahloDownload for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free Bonus Inside!Read on your Computer, Mac, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet.Frida Kahlo was ahead of her time. She was bisexual and would have fit in perfectly in the time we live in now. Her disabilities would be acceptable in our society of today and her husband, Diego would probably be run out of town by the Real Housewives of

The Lonely Artist. the Entire Life Story

Frida Kahlo

Ludwig Van Beethoven A Genius Composer One of the most recognized and influential of all composers Download for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free Bonus Inside! Read on your Computer, Mac, Smart phone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet. Ludwig van Beethoven is a crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Classical music. Beethoven displayed his musical talents at an early age and was taught by his father Johann van Beethoven and by composer and conductor Christian Gottlob Neefe. Inside you

Ludwig Van Beethoven: The Entire Life Story of a Genius Composer

A Self-Proclaimed MessiahDownload for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free Bonus Inside!Read on your Computer, Mac, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet.Did Charles Manson suffer from emotional disorders which were genetically inherited from parents who themselves lived on the margins of society, or were nurtured in the environment to which he was exposed? He shared many of the characteristics we associate with cult leaders, especially those whose actions are ultimately made to further their own needs and desires. Charles Manson was a complex character; delusional, charismatic, intelligent and able to exploit the trends of his time. He brought a counter-culture to a counter culture; he and his followers became hippies whose actions opposed the values of that war opposing, peace-loving group. Inside you'll read about Death No Name Maddox: The Birth of a Mass Murderer Influences Cult Murder and Imprisonment And much more!Like many other cult leaders, Charles Manson established fear in the minds of his followers. He used quasi-religious ideas to set up the concept of an apocalyptic war, although this was based on race rather than religious dogma. Charles Manson is dead now, recently succumbing to the most every day of symptoms, a heart attack. No passing in the flames of evil or martyred on the cross of his cause. His manner of death was no doubt an anti-climax to a life lived more in myth than in reality. His tale is not yet complete. Perhaps it never will be, such is the continuing fascination he provokes. But here is his story.

Charles Manson: Helter Skelter. the Entire Life Story

Download for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free Bonus Inside! Read on your Computer, Mac, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet. We keep in our mind for some reason as we grow and get older that George Washington wore false wooden teeth and that is why you never see a picture of him smiling. The explanation sounds good when you are a child, and at that time you can

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