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American Mythology: The Art of Native American, Inuit, Aztec, and Inca Myths

Book 1: Native American Mythology. Stretching from the north to the south of the Western Hemisphere, the indigenous Americans have a long-forgotten history, and with that, myths, legends, and stories that have been passed on through generations. Many of them were in tune with nature and had their rituals, beliefs, and mythological creatures. To get a grasp of the original inhabitants of the United States, Canada, and Latin American nations, it is crucial to understand the roots of where it all came from and what was going on in people's minds before the European settlers arrived. Book 2: Inuit Mythology Inuit mythology is intricate and complex, and the ideals behind some of their mythological beliefs were often intertwined with real-life events. This audiobook will examine how both myth and fact contributed to the culture and traditions of the Inuit people and how these influences and some stories continue to live on throughout the centuries. Book 3: Inca Mythology This book is dedicated to exploring the gods and goddesses that the Incas on the American continent worshiped, and within the pages, you will find subtopics like: Historical background of the Inca empire before the colonists arrivedThe myths about creation, death, procreation, and moreStrange gods and goddesses they worshipped - sometimes in brutal, macabre ways Book 4: Aztec Mythology This book is dedicated to exploring the gods and goddesses that the Aztec people on the pre-Columbian American continent worshiped, and within the pages you will find subtopics like: The origins and influences on Aztec beliefs, or in other words, where they got it all fromThe most important themes in Aztec mythologyGods and goddesses and their background stories from Aztec mythology

Bernard Hayes (Author), Gareth Johnson, Zachary Dylan Brown (Narrator)

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American Revolution: History of the American and Mexican Revolution

These books are contained in this bundle: 1 - American Revolution: Between 1765 to 1791, the American Revolution was an ideological and political revolution in British America. In the American Revolutionary War (between 1775 to 1783), the Americans in the Thirteen Groups established sovereign countries that beat the British, getting independence from the British Crown and establishing the USA of America, the first modern-day constitutional liberal democracy. The tax of American settlers by the British Parliament, a body in which they had no direct representation, provided contention. Before the 1760s, Britain's American groups kept a great degree of internal autonomy, which was managed by colonist legislatures on a regional level. The Stamp Act of 1765 enforced internal taxes on the groups, leading to colonist outrage and the development of the Stamp Act Congress, which united members from different provinces. Stress reduced after the British rescinded the Stamp Act but flared again when the Townshend Acts were passed in the year 1767. In the year 1768, the British federal government dispatched soldiers to Boston to stop discontent, which led to the Boston Massacre in the year 1770. 2 - Mexican Revolution: The Mexican Revolution was a great revolution that included a series of army local battles instead of a single united struggle. It destroyed the Federal Force and changed it with an innovative army, changing Mexican civilization and governance at the same time It also culminated in the adoption of a new constitution that included the revolutionaries' ideal visions. In spite of the fact that President Porfirio Daz's (from about 1880 to 1911) rule had grown progressively out of favor over the prior 31 years, there was no indicator that a transformation would break out in the year 1910.

Kelly Mass (Author), Doug Greene (Narrator)

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Amerigo: The Man Who Gave His Name to America

Felipe Fernandez-Armesto (Author), Michael Prichard (Narrator)

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Ancient American Civilizations: The Original Aztec, Mayan, and Inca Societies Explained

This is a combo in which you will find three different topics, namely: Topic 1: The Mayans have lived in Central America for centuries, but many people are confused as to when and where, and what they did. In this guide, you’ll find answers to all your basic questions about the Maya people: Their religion, human sacrifice, habits, wars, conflicts, culture, art, the roles of women in their society, merchants, science, the collapse of their empire, the attack of the Spanish conquistadores, and the main temple ruins that you can still visit as tourists today. Topic 2: Many accounts of the Aztecs are about brutal, raw civilizations that were constantly at war in the jungle or were offering human lives to the sun god. And even though, there is truth in all of this, many interesting facts about the Aztec civilization (or lack thereof) have been forgotten or put in the background. Today, you can learn more about the Aztecs and the issues they were confronted with. You will see that some parts of this society were indeed harsh and merciless, but that others were sophisticated, artistic, practical, and generous. The two seem to contradict each other, which is why it’s so intriguing to study them. Topic 3: The Inca people were known for their gold and chocolate. Other aspects may have been revealed in movies, such as the human sacrifice, the ball games, the slavery, and the extensive road network they built. The Incas were a controversial yet intricate people. They spread their empire all across Peru and some surrounding countries, they had their conflicts, their prisoners, their artwork, their family structure, and much more.

Kelly Mass (Author), John Michael Jalonen (Narrator)

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Ancient Civilizations for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Early Chinese Civiliz

Journey back thousands of years to the world’s oldest civilizations. You’ll be amazed to discover the incredible leaps humanity made and how each ancient civilization flourished. Learn more about the culture, achievements, and religions of some of the world’s most famous civilizations. You will be surprised to learn just how much the six ancient civilizations in this audiobook had in common, despite being thousands of miles apart or even thousands of years apart! And you’ll be amazed when you hear how much their cultures have shaped our own societies today. History will come alive with fun facts, and entertaining activities to test your knowledge. Plus, there are helpful pronunciation tips for those trickier new words to help you become an expert historian in no time! Here is just a small sample of the things you will learn: - Which civilization is credited with being the “cradle of civilization?” - The Egyptians weren’t the only ones who built pyramids. - They found what in some burial chambers? - Who had the longest-running ancient empire? - Writing may have been the most important invention ever! - Which ancient monuments and artifacts are still here and can be visited today? - Which civilization had a death sentence over silk? - What makes the city of Teotihuacan so mysterious? - The birth of acting and the stories that inspired blockbuster movies. Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey into the past today!

Captivating History (Author), Jay Herbert (Narrator)

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Ancient Civilizations of Central and South America: An Enthralling Introduction to the Olmecs, Maya,

If you want to discover the enthralling history of ancient civilizations of Central and South America, then keep reading… Central and South America were full of great civilizations. This book discusses five of the most famous: the Olmecs, Toltecs, Aztecs, Incas, and Maya. These civilizations first showed up in Central and South America over one thousand years ago, and some descendants of these tribes are still living in these regions today! Each of these civilizations added something to history. In this book, we will look at areas of ancient Mesoamerican and South American life, such as how commoners and kings lived, what their buildings looked like, and what caused the civilizations to come to an end. Each chapter will also include beautiful pictures to help show their artwork, writing, and beautiful architectural feats. Of course, we know more about some civilizations than others. The Olmecs are almost a complete mystery, the Toltecs are a little less mysterious, the Maya left behind great written records, and the Spanish were able to talk to and write about both the Aztecs and Incas! Some of the fascinating things you will learn in this book include the following: - Did the Maya calendar actually predict the end of the world? - How did the Olmecs make their giant head sculptures? - How did the Toltecs influence other civilizations? - Why are some ancient leaders also gods in some Mesoamerican religions? - Who was Montezuma II? - How did the Spanish conquistadors impact these civilizations? - What led to their decline? Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to read this captivating introduction to pre-Columbian civilizations!

Enthralling History (Author), Jason Zenobia (Narrator)

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Ancient Civilizations: Mayan History, The Aztecs, And Inca Empire

A.J.Kingston (Author), Digital Voice Madison G (Narrator)

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Ancient Mexico: An Enthralling Guide to the Aztec Empire, Maya Civilization, Olmecs, Toltecs, and Te

Five manuscripts in one audiobook: - The Aztec Empire: An Enthralling Overview of the History of the Aztecs, Starting with the Settlement in the Valley of Mexico - The Maya Civilization: An Enthralling Overview of Maya History, Starting from the Olmecs’ Domination of Ancient Mexico to the Arrival of Hernan Cortes and the Spanish Conquest - The Olmec Civilization: An Enthralling Overview of the History of the Olmecs, Starting from Agriculture in Mesoamerica to the Fall of La Venta - The Toltec Civilization: An Enthralling Overview of the History of the Toltecs, Starting from the Classic Maya Period in Mesoamerica to the Rise of the Aztec Empire - Teotihuacan: An Enthralling Overview of the First Large City in Mesoamerica and Its Influence on Mesoamerican Civilizations Such as the Maya Civilization and Aztecs Explore the mesmerizing origins of the Aztecs, discover how a wandering desert tribe came to rule much of present-day Mexico, and investigate the spectacular – albeit somewhat depraved – culture that set their civilization apart. Maya Civilization takes readers on a journey that few have taken, deep into the Mayans' lineage, customs, politics, and daily life. Join us as we delve deep into the Maya story, uncovering stories, facts, and theories about this important – yet perplexing – society. Olmec Civilization takes readers on a journey that few have taken, deep into archaeological sites, artifacts, and the many theories surrounding the Olmecs and their history, so shrouded in mystery. Precursors to the Aztecs (amazing in their own right), the Toltec people were the pre-columbian Mesoamerican civilization honored for their artisanship and tactile warfare – considered so fierce and respectable that the Aztecs claimed descendency from them! To explore the incredible history of Ancient Mexico, scroll up and click the “add to cart” button!

Billy Wellman, Enthralling History (Author), Jay Herbert (Narrator)

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Ancient Origins of Mesoamerica: Fresh Insights into the Civilizations of the Americas

Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and, to a smaller extent, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Peru, and Bolivia in the Central Andes have deep-rooted roots in the subsoil of their pre-Columbian civilizations. The first chapters of the history of Latin America correspond to those who inhabited it before their first contact with Europeans. This is especially true in Mesoamerica. The objectives here are to show the development of the peoples and high civilizations of Mesoamerica before the establishment of the Mexica (Aztecs) in the Valley of Mexico (1325); second, to examine the key features of the political and socio-economic organization, and the artistic and intellectual achievements achieved during the period of rule of the Mexica (Aztecs) in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries; and, finally, present a vision of the prevailing situation in Mesoamerica, on the eve of the European invasion (1519), between the solid continental masses of North and South America, Mesoamerica (that is, the area where it developed with High culture difficulties, which, at the time of contact with the Spaniards, reached an area of about 900,000 km2), has a varied isthmic character, with various geographical features, such as the gulfs of Tehuantepec and Fonseca, on the Pacific Ocean coast, the Yucatan Peninsula and the Gulf of Honduras.

Norah Romney (Author), Kevin Mcalister (Narrator)

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Antiguas civilizaciones de América Central y del Sur: Una apasionante introducción a los olmecas, ma

Si quiere descubrir la apasionante historia de las antiguas civilizaciones de América Central y del Sur, siga leyendo… América Central y del Sur estuvieron llenas de grandes civilizaciones. Este libro analiza cinco de las más famosas: los olmecas, los toltecas, los aztecas, los incas y los mayas. Estas civilizaciones aparecieron por primera vez en América Central y del Sur hace más de mil años, y algunos descendientes de estas tribus siguen viviendo en estas regiones en la actualidad. Cada una de estas civilizaciones aportó algo a la historia. En este libro, veremos áreas de la antigua vida mesoamericana y sudamericana, como por ejemplo, cómo vivían los plebeyos y los reyes, cómo eran sus edificios y qué causó el fin de las civilizaciones. Cada capítulo incluirá también bellas imágenes que ayudarán a mostrar sus obras de arte, su escritura y sus bellas hazañas arquitectónicas. Algunas de las cosas fascinantes que aprenderá con este libro son las siguientes: - ¿Predijo realmente el calendario maya el fin del mundo? - ¿Cómo hacían los olmecas sus esculturas de cabezas gigantes? - ¿Cómo influyeron los toltecas en otras civilizaciones? - ¿Por qué algunos líderes antiguos son también dioses en algunas religiones mesoamericanas? - ¿Quién fue Moctezuma II? - ¿Cómo influyeron los conquistadores españoles en estas civilizaciones? - ¿Qué llevó a su declive? ¡Desplácese hacia arriba y haga clic en el botón «añadir al carrito» para leer esta interesante introducción a las civilizaciones precolombinas!

Billy Wellman (Author), Carlos Verne (Narrator)

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Antiguas Civilizaciones: Una Fascinante Guía sobre la Historia de los Mayas, Aztecas y el Imperio In

Explore la cautivadora historia y mitología de tres civilizaciones antiguas Tres manuscritos en un libro - Civilización Maya: Una guía fascinante de la historia y la mitología maya - Azteca: Una Guía Fascinante De La Historia Azteca y la Triple Alianza de Tenochtitlán, Tetzcoco y Tlacopan - Incas: Una Fascinante Guía sobre la Historia del Imperio y la Civilización Inca Algunos de los temas y preguntas cubiertos en la primera parte de este libro incluyen: - Línea de tiempo maya - Glosario de los términos mayas más importantes - Los orígenes de las civilizaciones mesoamericanas - El periodo Arcaico: 7000 – 2000 a.C. - Los olmecas: 1200 – 300 a.C. - El periodo Preclásico y la espléndida zapoteca - Periodo Preclásico Temprano: 2000 a 1000 a.C. - Cuello y la arquitectura maya primitiva - Periodo Preclásico Medio: 1000 a 300 a.C. - ¡Y mucho má Algunos de los temas y preguntas cubiertos en la segunda parte de este libro incluyen: - Los Orígenes de los Aztecas: Una Tribu Destinada a la Grandeza - La Llegada No Deseada al Valle de México - El Ascenso de Tenochtitlán y la Triple Alianza - Los Reyes Aztecas Más Grandes y su Herencia - El Esplendor de Tenochtitlán Algunos de los temas y preguntas cubiertos en la tercera parte de este libro incluyen: - Cómo Registraban su Historia los Incas - El Mito Inca de la Creación - La Fundación de la Gran Ciudad de Cuzco - La Primer Dinastía de Gobernantes Incas y sus Mayores Obras - El surgimiento del Imperio Inca: ¿Un Evento Cosmológico? - El Orden Religioso e Ideología Inca - ¡Y mucho más que no querrás perderte! ¡Obtenga el libro ahora para conocer más sobre antiguas civilizaciones!

Captivating History (Author), Massiel Pena, Nicolas Villanueva (Narrator)

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Argentina and Peronism: The History and Legacy of Argentina’s Transition from Juan Perón to Democrac

Until the 1930s, nationalism had always tended to be a phenomenon of the right-wing or the immigrant anarchists and Bolsheviks. Now, however, the emphasis shifted to the middle ground, and ironically, one of the issues driving Argentine nationalism was the outsized British presence in Argentine affairs, stoked recently by the preferential trade agreement. Perhaps most importantly, the seizure by the British in 1833 of the Islas Malvinas (or as the British termed them, the Falkland Islands) remained a sore point. This wave of cultural nationalism was very different to the more visceral, political nationalism that came before it, and it gathered a considerable following in Buenos Aires among liberal intellectuals and the middle classes. The movement was given further impetus by the outbreak of World War II and the freezing of European markets, along with the British emphasis on the imperial preference as a means of saving foreign currency. Calls began to be heard for industries to be nationalized, for goods no longer imported to be manufactured at home, and for a greater degree of protectionism and self-sufficiency. At the same time, Argentina’s neutrality during the war was punished by the United States, which excluded Argentina from a program of arming several Latin American countries. This struck the Argentine armed forces with a bout of the jitters in case they fell behind in matters of military preparedness. After the tensions had mounted for over a year, matters played out precisely as Perón’s opponents had feared. By the final months of 1945, his popularity had soared, and it seemed inevitable that he would seize control of the military government if permitted to remain in power.

Charles River Editors (Author), Colin Fluxman (Narrator)

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