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  Mao Zedong - The Cultural...

  Kelly Mass

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  Mao Zedong has had a tremendous impact on the Chinese nation. During his Great Leap Forward, he was responsible for more deaths than both Hitler and Stalin, making him the biggest mass murderer in history. 
  Mao Zedong, typically called Chairman Mao, was a Chinese communist revolutionary who functioned as the starting dad of peoples's Republic of China (PRC), judgment as the chairman of the Chinese Communist Party from 1949 till his death in 1976. Maoism is a Marxist-- Leninist dogma that includes his theories, army operations, and political programs. 
  What happened during the Great Leap Forward? Why did so many farmers starve to death? And what else did Mao Zedong do during his reign? You will find out more about those and other questions in this book.

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  The Norman Sicily - A Crossroads...

  Harris Ropes

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  The Norman conquest of Sicily was a transformative period that reshaped the island’s political, social, and cultural landscape. The Normans, originally of Viking descent, had settled in northern France and became known for their military prowess and adaptability. By the 11th century, ambitious Norman adventurers turned their attention to southern Italy, seeking wealth and power. Among them, the Hauteville family played a crucial role in the conquest of Sicily, led by Robert Guiscard and his younger brother Roger.  
  The campaign to seize Sicily from Muslim control began in 1061, as the Normans took advantage of internal divisions among the island’s Muslim rulers. At the time, Sicily was a prosperous and diverse society, ruled by various Arab and Berber factions who had governed the island for over two centuries. Despite their dominance, infighting among the Muslim emirs weakened their hold, providing the Normans with an opportunity to launch a well-planned invasion. Robert Guiscard and Roger initially captured the strategic town of Messina, using it as a foothold for further expansion. Over the next three decades, the Normans steadily advanced across the island, engaging in fierce battles and sieges. 
  One of the most significant victories came in 1072 when the Normans captured the capital city of Palermo, a major cultural and economic center. Palermo’s fall marked a turning point in the conquest, as it solidified Norman authority in the region. However, complete control of Sicily was not achieved until 1091 when Roger seized Noto, the last stronghold of Muslim resistance. With this final victory, the Normans established their rule over the entire island, bringing an end to Muslim governance while incorporating many aspects of its administrative and cultural systems.

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  The Story of the Printing Press...

  Zayn Anderson

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  Before the internet, before television, and even before mass literacy, one invention transformed the way humans communicated: the printing press. It gave birth to the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution, shaping the modern world as we know it. 
  This audiobook takes you deep into the fascinating story of the printing press, uncovering its origins, impact, and revolutionary effects on civilization. Discover: 
  ✅ How Johannes Gutenberg’s invention democratized knowledge 
  ✅ The printing press’s role in spreading religious and scientific revolutions 
  ✅ How it challenged kings, empowered thinkers, and reshaped societies 
  ✅ Why the printing press is considered one of the most important inventions in human history 
  The Story of the Printing Press – How It Changed Civilization is a must-listen for history lovers, technology enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the forces that shaped the modern world.

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  Teaching The Invisible Race -...

  Tony DelaRosa, Liz Kleinrock

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  Transform How You Teach Asian American Narratives in your Schools! 
   
   
   
  In Teaching the Invisible Race, anti-bias and anti-racist educator and researcher Tony DelaRosa (he, siya) delivers an insightful and hands-on treatment of how to embody a pro-Asian American lens in your classroom while combating anti-Asian hate in your school. The author offers stories, case studies, research, and frameworks that will help you build the knowledge, mindset, and skills you need to teach Asian-American history and stories in your curriculum. 
   
   
   
  You'll learn to embrace Asian American joy and a pro-Asian American lens—as opposed to a deficit lens—that is inclusive of Brown and Southeast Asian American perspectives and disability narratives. You'll also find: 
   
   
   
  ● Self-interrogation exercises regarding major Asian American concepts and social movements 
   
   
   
  ● Ways to center Asian Americans in your classroom and your school 
   
   
   
  ● Information about how white supremacy and anti-Blackness manifest in relation to Asian America, both internally and externally 
   
   
   
  A must-listen for parents, families, and community members with an interest in advancing social justice in the Asian American context.

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  Empires and Kingdoms - The Rise...

  Harris Ropes

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  This book traces the dramatic stories of five of the most influential empires in medieval and late antiquity, exploring how they rose to greatness, maintained control, and ultimately declined or transformed. 
  Begin with The Fall of Rome, the collapse that set the stage for the medieval world. Learn how internal strife, economic decay, and barbarian invasions led to the downfall of one of history’s greatest civilizations, creating a power vacuum that reshaped Europe. 
  Discover The Byzantine Empire, the eastern continuation of Rome, which blended Roman governance, Orthodox Christianity, and Greek culture to become a resilient power for over a thousand years. From Justinian’s legal reforms to the fall of Constantinople, its story is one of cultural brilliance and gradual decline. 
  Explore the fragmented yet enduring structure of The Holy Roman Empire, a complex patchwork of territories that struggled to balance local autonomy with imperial ambition. This section reveals the ongoing conflicts between emperors and popes, as well as the empire's role in shaping central Europe. 
  Witness the unstoppable rise of The Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous land empire in world history. Led by Genghis Khan and his successors, it connected East and West through conquest, terror, and unexpected cultural exchange. 
  Finally, delve into The Rise of the Ottoman Empire, a story of transformation from a frontier beylik into a formidable Islamic empire that would eventually absorb Byzantine lands and challenge Europe for centuries. 
  Together, these five empires showcase the complexity, ambition, and fragility of medieval powers—and how their legacies continue to influence the world today.

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  Champagne Charlie - The...

  Petie Kladstrup, Don Kladstrup

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  Champagne Charlie tells the story of a dashing young Frenchman, Charles Heidsieck, who introduced hard-drinking Americans to champagne in the mid-nineteenth century and became famously known as Champagne Charlie. Ignoring critics who warned that America was a dangerous place to do business, Heidsieck plunged right in, considering it "the land of opportunity" and succeeding there beyond his wildest dreams. Those dreams, however, became a nightmare when the Civil War erupted and he was imprisoned and nearly executed after being charged with spying for the Confederacy. 
   
   
   
  Only after the Lincoln administration intervened was Heidsieck saved, but his champagne business had gone bankrupt and was virtually dead. Then, miraculously, Heidsieck became owner of nearly half the city of Denver, the fastest-growing city in the West. By selling the land, Heidsieck was eventually able to resurrect his business to its former glory. 
   
   
   
  For all its current-day glamour, effervescence, and association with the high life, champagne had a lackluster start. It was pale red in color, insipid in taste, and completely flat. Champagne's success can be traced back to King Louis XV and his mistress Madame de Pompadour, Napoleon Bonaparte, countless wars and prohibitions, and, most important to the United States, Charles Heidsieck.

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