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  History of Marathas EP20 - Till...

  Vikrant Pande

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  This episode will cover the sad end of the Marathas as a power, a period of nearly 60 years. It was the beginning of the end of the Maratha power, which began with Mahadji's death and
  ended with the 1857 First War of Independence.

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  James Dean: A short biography -...

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  James Dean, screen legend: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Charles Darwin: A short...

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  Charles Darwin, father of evolution: Life and works in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Fighting After the War: A...

  Editors Charles River

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  There are countless examples of battles that take place in wars after a peace treaty is signed. The last battle of the Civil War was a skirmish in Texas that Confederate forces won, nearly a month after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. As fate would have it, the last fighting of the Civil War took place two days after Confederate President Jefferson Davis had been captured in Georgia 
  It’s certainly rare for the most famous battle of a war to take place after the peace treaty is signed, but luckily for Andrew Jackson, the War of 1812 was that unique exception. Less than a year after his victory in the Battle of Horseshoe Creek, Jackson led his forces into a more important battle at the Battle of New Orleans. The British hoped to grab as much of the land on the western frontier as they could, especially New Orleans, which had a prominent position on the Mississippi River for trading. With more than 8,000 soldiers aboard a British fleet sailing in from Jamaica in early January 1815, the attack on New Orleans promised to be a significant one, while Jackson’s men defended New Orleans with about half that number. This went on despite the fact that the two sides had signed the Treaty of Ghent on Christmas Eve 1814, which was supposed to end the war.  
  Despite the fact the French & Indian War had recently concluded, Pontiac led the first major attack of Pontiac’s War in May 1763, when he and 300 of his men attacked Fort Detroit in what is now the city by the same name. Unfortunately for his cause, Pontiac failed to gauge just how strong the British presence there was, and his attack was quickly repelled. On the other hand, he was not a man who gave up easily, so instead of retreating, he and his warriors would lay siege to the British stronghold. In the days that followed, word spread of his efforts, and in short order nearly 1,000 men from various tribes in the area had joined him.

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  The Book of Aztecs - Whispers of...

  Cara C.G

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  From human sacrifices to staggering architectural feats, discover the fascinating civilization that still influences our modern daily lives. 
  How much do you really know about the Aztecs? 
  Although they sometimes sound like something more out of a storybook than a history textbook, the rituals and practices of the Aztecs helped them establish a massive empire that spanned miles and years. 
  Understanding past cultures is essential to comprehend where we are going in the future. The traditions and cultures that came before us provide an engaging way to learn about and preserve the past through oral and written traditions. 
  Cara. C.G understands how fascinating history can be and has compiled compelling information about the Aztecs that helps weave a rich tapestry of cultural achievement. 
  In this book you will discover:14 of the major gods and goddesses and the fascinating mythology that shaped Aztec culture and religion.Beliefs and rituals that reflected the ideals and goals of this ancient culture.How the family unit functioned and the cultural constructs that determined how men and women acted across different classesA comprehensive view of Aztec society – from economic and political functions to social and family dynamicsHow the Aztecs entertained themselves and used fashion and jewelry to establish a sense of individualityThe real story behind the famed human sacrifices – and the mystery that remains over the true extent.What the Aztecs ate, and how they made the most of the challenging terrain and environmental risksFrom cacao bean to the most famous dessert in the world – discover how Aztecs spread the love and knowledge of chocolate across continents. 
  Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of the ancient world, share newfound knowledge with friends, or just want to discover something new, this is the book for you!

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  On Writing and Failure - Or the...

  Stephen Marche

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  Writing is, and always will be, an act defined by failure. The best plan is to just get used to it.
  		 
  Failure is a topic discussed in every creative writing department in the world, but this is the book every beginning writer should have on their shelf to prepare them. Less a guide to writing and more a guide to what you need to continue existing as a writer, On Writing and Failure: Or, On the Peculiar Perseverance Required to Endure the Life of a Writer describes the defining role played by rejection in literary endeavors and contemplates failure as the essence of the writer’s life. Along with his own history of rejection, Marche offers stories from the history of writerly failure, from Ovid’s exile and Dostoevsky’s mock execution to James Baldwin's advice just to endure, where living with the struggle and the pointlessness of writing is the point.

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