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  Colonial North Carolina

  Joe A. Mobley

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  Historian Joe A. Mobley recounts events in the Carolinas from prehistory and the first settlement by colonists through North Carolina's emergence as a state in a new, democratic nation. The history of North Carolina began before the first European explorers gazed upon its shores. Its Native inhabitants had long dominated the land and waterways. Before the colonial era ended vast numbers of English, Scottish, Swiss, Germans, French, Welsh and Africans had immigrated to North Carolina, pushing Native Americans to the margins and leaving their mark on the culture of the colony. In some ways, colonial North Carolina was unique in the early American experience. The peculiar configuration of the Outer Banks limited its commercial opportunities, but the colony was very much a part of the Atlantic world.

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  Plato's Euthyphro

  Plato

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  In Euthyphro, Socrates is on his way to the court where he must defend himself against serious charges brought by religious and political authorities. On the way, he meets Euthyphro, an expert on religious matters, who has come to prosecute his own father.
   
  Socrates questions Euthyphro’s claim that religion serves as the basis for ethics. Euthyphro is not able to provide satisfactory answers Socrates’ questions, but their dialogue leaves us with the challenge of making a reasonable connection between ethics and religion.

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  Fall of Rome and Constantinople...

  Charles River Editors

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  For the people of the ancient Mediterranean and beyond, the city of Rome had been a symbol of power for centuries, and entering the early 5th century CE, the Eternal City hadn’t been taken by an enemy force since the Gauls had done it about 800 years earlier, an unheard of period of tranquility in a world wracked with almost constant warfare. 
  	Thus, when the Visigoths, whom the Romans considered uncultured and inferior, took the city of Rome and sacked it in 410, the world was stunned. It made theologians of the newly Christianized empire question God’s plan on Earth, and it encouraged many leading Romans to look east to Constantinople for their future. Indeed, the Western Roman Empire would completely collapse in the late 5th century, less than 70 years after the Visigoths sacked Rome, and just how it went from being a superpower to a poorly led, weak, and vulnerable shadow of its former self has preoccupied historians for centuries.  
  To this day, it remains difficult to trace just when the decline began, but it’s fair to say that the sack of Rome was the result of a number of factors that had been coalescing for many years. 	In the end, the fall of the Roman Empire was not a tale of cataclysmic events that shattered the sprawling power, but the culmination of centuries of internal dissent and decay, combined with growing external threats that led to gradual decline and eventually to the empire’s final destruction.  
  	In terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the 4th century, when Constantine the Great shifted the power center of the Roman Empire there, effectively establishing two almost equally powerful halves of antiquity’s greatest empire. Constantinople would continue to serve as the capital of the Byzantine Empire even after the Western half of the Roman Empire collapsed.

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  Martin Luther - English Edition

  Santiago Machain

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  In the convulsive 16th century, Martin Luther went from being a monk tormented by guilt to becoming the voice that shattered the religious unity of Europe. This book traces his life from his formative years and his theological 'discovery' to imperial disputes, the biblical translation that transformed the German language, and the construction of new institutions that changed daily life. Without idealizing or demonizing him, this work reveals a human and contradictory Luther: brilliant, bold, and vulnerable, capable of comforting consciences and also of unleashing conflicts when theology hit the streets. A complete portrait of the man and his time, to understand why his legacy continues to divide, inspire, and provoke questions to this day.

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  Mythology - Set of the Most...

  Bernard Hayes

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  This book contains 5 titles to enjoy: 
  Indian Mythology (2 books) 
  Polynesian Mythology 
  Korean Mythology 
  Egyptian Mythology

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  100 Facts About Philosophy -...

  Science-Based Language Learning Lab

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  Introduction to the 100 Somethings Language Learning SeriesWelcome to a revolutionary approach to language learning! This series helps you master Spanish by intertwining it with compelling topics like Philosophy. Each book centers on a theme (art, science, history) and presents 100 carefully chosen facts in both English and Spanish.How It Works:- Each fact is first introduced in Spanish, encouraging you to interpret it.- The following page provides the fact in English and then repeats it in Spanish, aiding comprehension and memorization.- The second half flips this order—English first, then Spanish, and English again—helping you practice translation in both directions for better mastery.Benefits:- Concise Learning: Focuses on one-sentence facts to ensure every word learned is impactful and directly related to your interests, making them easier to remember.- Reinforcement: Alternating languages for each fact naturally strengthens vocabulary and grammar.- Engagement: Learning vocabulary through topics you're passionate about keeps the process dynamic and relevant.- Dual Knowledge: You enrich your understanding of a specific subject while learning a new language.This series is tailored for learners who thrive on clear, targeted information, making it both educational and enjoyable. Whether you’re a beginner or expanding your linguistic skills, this series promises an effective and engaging educational journey. Embrace these 100 facts and let your passions drive your progress in mastering a new language!

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