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Although a couple of wars were fought on the European continent during the 19th century, an uneasy peace was mostly maintained across the continent for most of the 19th century after Napoleon. Despite this ostensible peace, the Europeans were steadily conducting arms races against each other. With Europe anticipating a potential war, all that was missing was a conflagration. That would start in 1908, when Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Balkan Peninsula, drawing it into dispute with Russia. Moreover, this upset neighboring Serbia.

For most people, the child's rhyme "London Bridge is falling down" conjures up visions of the tall, majestic, two-towered bridge spanning the River Thames near the Tower of London, with its high footpath providing one of the best views available of the city. The only problem is, this vision is wrong, for the London Bridge of modern times is neither tall nor majestic.

In a sense, it was fitting that Alcatraz became the most famous prison in American history, because hundreds of years before the penitentiary was located there, it was being used by Native Americans to banish members. Uncle Sam’s Devil Island: The History and Legacy of Alcatraz Island chronicles the history of the island before, during, and after it became America’s most notorious prison. You will learn about The Rock like never before.

Tragically, the Cherokee is one of America’s best-known tribes due to the trials and tribulations they suffered by being forcibly moved west along the “Trail of Tears”, but that overlooks the contributions they made to American society well before the 19th century. Despite all of the hostilities and the Trail of Tears, the Cherokee ultimately became the first people of non-European descent to become US citizens en masse, and today, the Cherokee Nation is the largest federally recognized tribe in the United States, boasting over 300,000 members.

Are you looking for proven, reliable ways to make more money? Trying to invest for your future? The Guide to Tax Free Wealth 2019, 2020 & Beyond is here to show you how. Don’t stress over confusing investment plans and technical jargon - in this detailed, easy-to-understand guide you’ll discover powerful ways you can make more money that will last long into the future.

This amazing audiobook is a fusion of classical ideas of power from the father of modern politics, Nicollo Machiavelli, with modern day guidelines for success in the business world. The book can be read by both current and aspiring leaders who wish to dominate the business world. The audiobook begins with a brief history on the life of Machiavelli, his principles, and some of his quotes. The author goes on to talk about change in the business world and what companies have to do in order to remain relevant in the business world.

It seems obvious to say that we live in very self-conscious world, one where the ubiquity of social media provides a constant pressure to advertise and perform for friends and peers. Because we are living in one of the most connected eras in our history, our mental makeup is surely influenced by all of it.

Kris Kringle had a hell of a Christmas last year. This year isn't shaping up to be any better. The Workshop might have provided the enemy with a piece of jewelry she now wears around her neck. What is the purpose?

If trench warfare was an inevitability during the war, it is only because the events leading up to the First Battle of the Marne were quite different. The armies at the beginning of the war moved quickly through the land, but the First Battle of the Marne devolved into a bloody pitched battle that led to the construction of trenches after the Germans retreated, blocked in their pursuit of Paris.

Introducing Plant-Based Diets for Specific Health Conditions: A Comprehensive Guide to Holistic Healing and Prevention—your ultimate guide to embracing a plant-based lifestyle tailored to your unique health needs.

In the 21st century, most people associate the idea of the possession of a person or place by a malevolent supernatural entity with the medieval world and particularly with the Catholic Church, but the truth is considerably stranger. Virtually every human culture that has ever existed has talked about both possession and exorcism, a rite or ritual used to free a person or place from possession. The terms used to describe the process of possession and entities thought to be responsible have changed throughout history, but the central theory does not.

Are you looking for a way to revitalize your body, shed pounds, repair your mind, and achieve a long life of health and vigor? Do you struggle with stubborn weight, prematurely aging skin, and brain fog that no amount of dieting or working out can cure? Intermittent fasting is the answer! For thousands of years, human beings have lived without the chronic inflammatory illnesses that have now begun to ravage our health, sap our energy, and destroy our minds.

Do you want a safe and effective way to beat the bulge? Anti-Inflammatory Diet plus the Secrets to Intermittent Fasting (2 in 1 Book): How You Can Stay Healthy, Slow Down the Aging Process, and Have a Lot of Energy is the quintessential two-book guide to beat chronic inflammation, avoid an inflammatory meltdown, shed pounds, and feel and look better. Intermittent fasting has been practiced all over the world throughout the ages and with good reason. It works.

Men from more than two dozen tribal peoples actively participated in the Civil War by fighting for one side or the other. Recent estimates are that more than 28,000 Indians served as Civil War soldiers. Native Americans in the Civil War: The History and Legacy of Various Indian Tribes’ Participation in the War Between the States explains the various roles played by Native Americans in America’s deadliest war.

Decisive Moments in History: The Manhattan Project covers the beginning of atomic research prior to the Manhattan Project, the exodus of talented scientists fleeing Nazi Germany throughout Europe, and the history and results of the grand project that ushered in the Atomic Age.

Inside The BRRRR Method, the book on real estate and rental property investing for beginners, you will discover many of the smart strategies that successful property investors use, with chapters that cover what BRRRR is; how to understand the real estate business; finding suitable properties to rent; common mistakes people make when buying; and more.

The Olympics have long been the center of attention in the sports world, but perhaps no moment in the history of the games was as poignant as Jesse Owens' performance in Berlin in 1936. Owens would finish his career with four gold medals and become known as "perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history" (as his obituary in The New York Times put it), but nearly 80 years later, it's the context that has made his performance so memorable.

Elеgаnt and роiѕеd еvеn in mоmеntѕ of еxtrеmе сriѕiѕ: Jасkiе Kеnnеdу was a rоlе mоdеl fоr women of hеr timе аnd соntinuеѕ tо remain ѕо tоdау. Whаt are the elements thаt соmроѕеd ѕuсh an iсоniс рubliс figure and a revered сеlеbritу in thе fаѕhiоn wоrld as wеll? Thоugh her wаrdrоbе rеvеаlеd hеr imрессаblе taste, it was nоt ѕimрlу her оutfitѕ thаt made her ѕо сеlеbrаtеd аѕ a раrаgоn of style.

Are you tired of looking around, wondering why others are more accomplished than you are? What makes them different from you? Do you want to improve your life, become debt-free, and learn how to freelance using your skills and passions? Then this book is for you! The Hustler's Mindset will lead you precisely where you need to be and unlock that hidden inner power to become your best self.

Lying in the middle of a plain in modern day Iran is a forgotten ancient city: Persepolis. Built 2,500 years ago, it was known in its day as the richest city under the sun. Persepolis was the capital of Achaemenid Persian Empire, the largest empire the world had ever seen, but after its destruction, it was largely forgotten for nearly 2,000 years, and the lives and achievements of those who built it were almost entirely erased from history.