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With What's So Great About America, Dinesh D'Souza is not asking a question, but making a statement. The former White House policy analyst and author argues that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, American ideals and patriotism should not be things we shy away from. Instead he offers the grounds for a solid, well-considered pride in the Western pillars of "science, democracy and capitalism," while deconstructing arguments from both the political...
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Descendiente de una familia de origen hispánico, Marco Aurelio nació en Roma el año 121 de nuestra era y, tras ser adoptado por Antonio Pío, lo sucedió como emperador, ocupando el cargo desde el año 161 hasta su muerte en 180. Su reinado estuvo marcado por las numerosas y dilatadas guerras que mantuvo contra los pueblos que habitaban en los límites del Imperio. Sin embargo, su devoción por las letras fue notoria y Marco Aurelio dedicó muchas...
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Discover the fascinating history of time, clocks, calendars and time zones. Readers can learn about the Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Mayan calendars as well as timekeeping devices like sundials and hourglasses. A History of Time reveals the journal of the development of how humans keep track of time, including daylight saving time.
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Someday soon, you might wake up to the call to prayer from a muezzin. Europeans already are. And liberals will still tell you that "diversity is our strength" while Talibanic enforcers cruise Greenwich Village burning books and barber shops, the Supreme Court decides sharia law doesn't violate the "separation of church and state," and the Hollywood Left decides to give up on gay rights in favor of the much safer charms of polygamy.
If you think...
5) Mesoamerican History & Mythology: Aztec, Inca, Maya, Toltec, Zapotec & Central American Myths, Legen
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The history of Mesoamerica is rich, complex, and filled with mystery But for too long it has been misrepresented, misunderstood, and overlooked. Embark on a Journey of Discovery through Mesoamerican History, Culture, Mythology, and Beyond But be warned, this book is not for the faint of heart. Inside you'll gain insight into rituals, sacrifices, and societal structures that may challenge your preconceived notions…Nevertheless, if you can handle...
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I'm fascinated with Ancient History because there are continuous new discoveries which push back the dawn of civilization by thousands of years. In the last couple of decades, the discoveries at Gobekli Tepe in eastern Turkey pushed back man-made structures to the time period of 9,000-11,000 B.C. Thousands of years before the next know civilizations existed. This book includes my research on ancient sites around the world, underground structures,...
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The Ukraine-Russia War Of 2022 started when Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022 in a "Special Military Operation" with a large force of over 150,000 troops. The surprising way the war progressed over the next four months was not unlike that of a mystery novel. Many mysteries and myths were perpetrated.Why did Russia choose to invade Ukraine at this time? Why did NATO and EU choose not to intervene militarily and send troops? Why did they choose...
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Crete was inhabited by Neolithic cave dwellers around 7000 BC. Aside from their wood, stone, and bone tools, they also wore simple cloth, and their clothing was made from wood, stone, and bone. There is a good chance they came from Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, or North Africa. Bull cults may have provided a clue to their origins in Neolithic Anatolia.Development was almost imperceptibly slow through migrations, influences, or internal dynamics over...
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What has Christianity ever done for us? A lot more than you might think, as Nick Spencer reveals in this fresh exploration of our cultural origins.
Looking at the big ideas that characterize the West, such as human dignity, the rule of law, human rights, science, and even, paradoxically, atheism and secularism,he traces the varied ways in which many of our present values...
10) The 12th planet
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Weaving the story of humanity's origins by means of archaelolgy, mytholoty, and ancient texts, Zecharia Sitchin documents extraterrestial involvement in Earth's history in The 12th Planet. Focusing primarily on ancient Sumeria, he reveals with awesome precision a complete history of the Solar System as told by the visitors from another planet that orbits close to Earth every 3,600years. The 12th Plenet is the critical sourcebook on the ancient astronauts-how...
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If we do not learn from history, we will repeat the mistakes of the present and the past. In earlier times, this was already not good, but in today's times, it can endanger life on earth. This book addresses the question, "Could things have turned out differently?" There are times when a choice determines war or peace, lhappiness or unhappiness. These are called nodes. Also, this book covers 120 lessons from history and certain topics are covered...
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Western civilization has been the culmination of millennia of human civilization, creativity and development. In many ways, it can be considered as the apex of the development of human civilizations through the ages.Western civilization is the current reigning hegemony of the world.But how long will this hegemony last?When will it be replaced by another hegemon?Or when will it be reduced to being just one of the many superpowers of the future world?Is...
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This excellent book covers the history of the Kings, Queens and Amazons (Women Warriors) of Danxome (Dahomey), a major African kingdom in what is currently the country of Benin, formerly known as Dahomey on the western coast of Africa. This volume was translated from the French original by the Author himself. It is based on African Local Oral History and Accounts by both Western Visitors and African Historians.
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Why are some nations so rich and some nations so poor?Is it all a matter of luck? Or the quality of leadership? Or the political systems? Or the work ethics of the people?Is it the natural distribution of wealth and resources? Is it something that should be taken for granted and not to be changed? Is humankind destined to live under such great discrepancies and such inequality? What can we do to redress this?Why should rich nations stay rich, and...
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¿Sabías que el olor de la estancia de Juana de Castilla debió ser tan espantoso que pensaban que había sido poseída por el demonio?, ¿que los aztecas veneraban a Moctezuma con vasijas de oro repletas de piojos?, ¿que Isabel II fue una de las reinas que puso de moda el mugriento verde isabelino? o ¿que los romanos discutían sobre los problemas del Imperio en el retrete?
¡Ay, la higiene! Un tema tabú para muchos de nuestros antepasados y...
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Greek mythology as we unravel the essence of these mythical creatures. Humanoid Monsters, Serpentine Creatures, Partially Human, Monstrous Animals, Ghosts and Daemons, and Other Creatures are the several categories used to describe the creatures that enrich Greek mythology and traditions from the other side of beauty and perfection. From the enchanting seductive charm of the Medusa to the formidable strength...
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This book, sub-titled "The Tribulation", is the second in "The Context: Forsaken Histories and Prophesies" trilogy; a trilogy endeavoring to contextualize global history using African antiquity and ancient history as a central nexus. An approach illuminating African antiquity and lending contextual perspective to the emergent cultures and histories of the surrounding lands and continents. The first book of the trilogy, sub-titled "End of the Beginning"...
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Ancient Roman Architecture is a comprehensive exploration of the magnificent structures and engineering marvels that defined the architectural prowess of the Roman Empire. From the iconic Colosseum to the majestic Pantheon, this book delves deep into the history, design, and significance of these ancient masterpieces.Readers will be transported back in time as they uncover the innovative construction techniques, intricate detailing, and enduring legacy...
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Ask someone today where Western Civilization originated, and he or she might say Greece or Rome. But what is the ultimate source of Western Civilization? Bestselling author and professor Thomas E. Woods, Jr. provides the long neglected answer: the Catholic Church. In the new paperback edition of his critically-acclaimed book, How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization, Woods goes far beyond the familiar tale of monks copying manuscripts and...
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Immerse yourself in the 300,000-year journey of humanity.
There is a decent possibility that you are a human if you are reading this.
We are fairly unique as humans. The top of the food chain is where we are. Humans have been venturing into space for years. Also, we are the species that developed the wheel, agriculture, the internet, and, of course, frozen pizza.
We haven't even been around that long, and we already pretty much rule the earth.
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