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History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from The Berlin Wall to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Berlin Wall was the concrete manifestation of the Iron Curtain, which signified the profound ideological difference between the capitalist, democratic Western powers and the socialist, communist Soviet Union. After WWII ended, the Allied Powers carved up defeated Germany into four blocks. They did the same to Berlin. While Russia had been part of the Allies in the war, tensions soon arose between these old allies, and the Berlin Wall was established to keep the East Berliners from seeking a brighter life in the West. The USSR claimed it was for the moral protection of its East Berlin citizens, but, in reality, it was just to stop East Berlin from hemorrhaging skilled workers to the West. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover: The history of different countries and culturesThe inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries.Different perspectives of major events in historyThe reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from The Berlin Wall to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Berlin Wall was the concrete manifestation of the Iron Curtain, which signified the profound ideological difference between the capitalist, democratic Western powers and the socialist, communist Soviet Union. After WWII ended, the Allied Powers carved up defeated Germany into four blocks. They did the same to Berlin. While Russia had been part of the Allies in the war, tensions soon arose between these old allies, and the Berlin Wall was established to keep the East Berliners from seeking a brighter life in the West. The USSR claimed it was for the moral protection of its East Berlin citizens, but, in reality, it was just to stop East Berlin from hemorrhaging skilled workers to the West. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover:The history of different countries and culturesThe inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries.Different perspectives of major events in historyThe reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from Salem Witch Trials to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Salem witch trials were a blot on American history. They occurred in colonial Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693. This period of mass hysteria by young girls and spiteful behavior among friends and neighbors caused a situation where more than 200 people were accused of witchcraft, and 20 were executed, mostly by hanging. The Salem community and the colony of Massachusetts did finally recognize the injustice of the trials, but this was of no comfort to the victims and their families, even though the families received compensation. The injustices perpetrated by the Salem witch trials had a direct effect on the protection of the accused by the modern American justice system and remind us of the risks that fear and ignorance bring to the stability of a community. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover:The history of different countries and culturesThe inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries.Different perspectives of major events in historyThe reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from Kingdom of Dahomey to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Kingdom of Dahomey, a West African Kingdom which lasted for more than three hundred years, takes us into the heart of darkest Africa. It's the land of voodoo and rituals, cannibalism, mighty kings, cruelty, and beauty. It's a fascinating story that many of us have never heard.The Fon people established the kingdom of Dahomey based on the conquest and enslavement of their neighbors. Many of the eight million enslaved people who were taken from African shores in the dark years of slave trading came through the Atlantic ports controlled by the Kingdom of Dahomey. Their fearsome band of woman warriors, called Amazons by the Europeans, conducted a reign of terror to meet the demands of a market that traded in human flesh. The story of the Kingdom of Dahomey is not for the faint-hearted. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover:The history of different countries and culturesThe inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries.Different perspectives of major events in historyThe reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from The Balkans to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Balkan peninsula's history is riddled with wars and different conquerors. Most of what happened to the people of the Balkan peninsula is due to their geographical location. There were internal and external wars, causing not only the conquerors anguish, but the Balkan people as well. But as history goes, things get better for the Balkans. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover:The history of different countries and culturesThe inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries.Different perspectives of major events in historyThe reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from The Chernobyl Disaster to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. Chernobyl was a nuclear disaster that occurred in Ukraine in 1986, caused by a combination of human error and a poorly designed nuclear plant. The results were catastrophic for the people involved and for the environment as far afield as Scotland. The reported loss of life was not high by any standards, but it's evident that the actual losses were much higher than those which the government disclosed.The Chernobyl disaster brought with it dramatic changes and consequences. It meant partially dissolving the iron curtain to force safety collaboration with the West. It also added to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover:The history of different countries and culturesThe inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries.Different perspectives of major events in historyThe reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from History of Ethiopia to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. Ethiopia's rich and wonderful history has been traced to four million years ago, based on the oldest hominid discovered by the respected American paleoanthropologist Tim D. White in 1994. First known as Abyssinia, this landlocked East African country and its empire were founded in the thirteenth century by the formidable nobleman Yekuno Amlak who claimed to be descended from the renowned Queen of Sheba and the last Aksumite king Menelik I. Enriching its vibrant, often violent history, was the country's deep-rooted faith in an ancient form of Christianity. As rulers and leaders rose and fell, wars were fought to keep the Christian faith at the heart of the land. The struggle for power came to a fraught end, along with the empire in 1974.Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover:The history of different countries and culturesThe inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries.Different perspectives of major events in historyThe reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes? Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to grab your copy now!

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from History of Sweden to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The country of Sweden has a peculiar history. It started with them being a part of Scandinavia (which they still are) and their struggles within that group of countries. Sweden also has their Vikings and their history with Christianity. Another point of interest is their neutrality during World War I and II. But Sweden is more than just its history. There is still the matter of their art and culture, and how they've progressed in the political, social, and agricultural aspects of their society. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover:The history of different countries and culturesThe inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries.Different perspectives of major events in historyThe reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from Battle of New Orleans to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Battle of New Orleans was fought as the climax of the British's Gulf Campaign between Britain and the United States of America on January 8, 1815. The conflict began five months earlier than the War of 1812 when the United States and its indigenous allies fought against the United Kingdom and its allies who were trying to recolonize the country. Brevet Major General Andrew Jackson led his troops to a triumphant victory. The United States victory at the Battle of New Orleans is noted in history as a symbol of American democracy and the end of old-fashioned European ideas about aristocracy and entitlement. The Battle of Orleans was the last armed engagement between the two warring nations. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover:The history of different countries and culturesThe inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries.Different perspectives of major events in historyThe reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from the Battle of Verdun to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Battle of Verdun was planned by German General Erich von Falkenhayn, who wanted to weaken the French army by causing heavy casualties. He believed that the British army, combined with the French army, could severely impact the outcome of the war. The other allies of the British were the Italian and the Russian armies. By then Russia had already been immobilized, and Italy was unlikely to cause any serious threat to the Central powers. That left out France and eliminating the French army would create an advantage for the Germans. Through the battle at Verdun, Falkenhayn wanted to "bleed France white." The Battle of Verdun became a symbol of the horrors of trench warfare and the destructiveness of war. It brought the armies of both sides to the brink of collapse. Several French villages were completely destroyed and remain uninhabitable to this date. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions, and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover:The history of different countries and culturesThe inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries.Different perspectives of major events in historyThe reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from Cherokee Mythology to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Cherokee Nation has a rich and fascinating mythology deeply rooted in the natural world. Stories of the earth's creation, the origin of fire, hunting, and farming all center on the belief that harmony must be maintained between man and nature. Several important spiritual ceremonies are still performed every year by the Cherokee, giving praise to the Great Creator Unetlanvhi. The Cherokees' cultural practices are strongly tied to their mythology, the creation and animal stories are portrayed through songs, dances, tales, artwork, tools, and even buildings. While today most of the Cherokee Nation identify as Christian, there remains a strong tie to their traditional practices with many Cherokees fusing traditional beliefs with Christian doctrine. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover:The history of different countries and culturesThe inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries.Different perspectives of major events in historyThe reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from Aztec Empire to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Aztec Empire began its humble beginnings in the Valley of Mexico and went through at least four rulers before they could call their civilization an empire. Their practices were centered on their religion, which involved daily human sacrifices to help appease their gods. However, their social order is quite different from the European way that we are all most familiar with. Leadership and slavery are not hereditary for them. Slaves had rights and benefits while being nobility and a merchant were hereditary social classes. The demise of the Aztec Empire was tragic, as they welcomed the Spaniards with open arms, but the latter replied with hostility. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover:The history of different countries and culturesThe inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries.Different perspectives of major events in historyThe reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from Mongolian Empire to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Rise and Fall of the Mongolian Empire is such a fascinating story that it reads like fiction. It seems quite fantastic that a few militant tribesmen could create an empire that conquered most of the then-known world in the space of fewer than two hundred years. It is an epic drama that deserves its place on any movie screen.The terrifying control wrought by Genghis Khan and his descendants gives us a stern warning about the damage that a single-minded dictator can cause. It's a trend that we have seen throughout history although not quite in the spectacular manner of the Mongolian Empire. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover:The history of different countries and culturesThe inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries.Different perspectives of major events in historyThe reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from History of Scotland to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. Scotland-its very name evokes a myriad of emotions. It's the country of romance, history, war, and hardship. It's the country of brave men dressed in kilts, playing the haunting music of the bagpipes, and raising gooseflesh on those who hear them. It's the country of crags and lochs, giant stags and of whisky distilled using water from deep peat bogs. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover:The history of different countries and culturesThe inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries.Different perspectives of major events in historyThe reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history This historical series are for anyone, no matter the age, gender or sexual orientation, who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?