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  Moctezuma II and Tupac Amaru II:...

  Editors Charles River

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  From the moment Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortés first found and confronted them, the Aztecs have fascinated the world, and they continue to hold a unique place both culturally and in pop culture. Nearly 500 years after the Spanish conquered their mighty empire, the Aztecs are often remembered today for their major capital, Tenochtitlan, as well as being fierce conquerors of the Valley of Mexico who often engaged in human sacrifice rituals.  
  	Ironically, and unlike the Mayans, the Aztecs are not widely viewed or remembered with nuance, in part because their own leader burned extant Aztec writings and rewrote a mythologized history explaining his empire’s dominance less than a century before the Spanish arrived. Naturally, Cortes and other Spaniards depicted the Aztecs as savages greatly in need of conversion to Catholicism. While the Mayans are remembered for their astronomy, numeral system, and calendar, the Aztecs have primarily been remembered in a far narrower way, despite continuing to be a source of pride to Mexicans through the centuries. 
  	As a result, even though the Aztecs continue to interest people across the world centuries after their demise, it has fallen on archaeologists and historians to try to determine the actual history, culture, and lives of the Aztecs from the beginning to the end, relying on excavations, primary accounts, and more. 
  	The Incas had consolidated their empire only a century before Pizarro and his Spanish conquistadores took control of Inca lands in the 1530s. The Incan heartland was the Andes Mountains from Ecuador down through Peru into parts of northern Chile, including what is now Bolivia, some of Argentina, and in the north, bits of what is now Colombia. It covered about 770,000 square miles, far larger than Spain, and held an estimated 14 million people, more than in Spain, comprised of many different indigenous groups.

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  Russian History Through the Ages...

  History Retold

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  - The Third book in Our Captivating Russian History Series. 
  Embark on a fascinating journey into Russia's 20th-century history with the latest book in our acclaimed series, "Russian History Through the Ages: Revolution and Transformation in the 20th Century." This riveting volume unveils the events and personalities that defined a nation's extraordinary path through a century of upheaval and change. 
  Witness the epic Russian Revolution, which toppled the centuries-old Romanov dynasty and ushered in the era of the Soviet Union. Discover the indomitable spirit of the Russian people as they faced world wars, internal strife, and a rapidly changing global landscape. 
  Delve into the lives of iconic figures like Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin, whose ideologies and actions shaped the course of history. Learn about the Soviet Union's meteoric rise as a superpower and its subsequent fall, culminating in the end of the Cold War and the birth of a new Russia. 
  This book presents a balanced and engaging account of Russia's history, capturing the essence of a nation that has endured revolution, war, and transformation. This meticulously researched book combines vivid storytelling with insightful analysis, making it perfect for readers of all backgrounds. 
  Whether you're an avid history enthusiast or new to the world of Russian history, this book is the perfect addition to your collection. Don't miss the chance to uncover the incredible stories of Russia's past.

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  Templars in America - The Secret...

  Tim Wallace-Murphy, Marilyn...

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  Templars in America reveals the story of two leading European Templar families who combined forces to create a new commonwealth in America nearly a century before the voyages of Christopher Columbus. Henry St. Clair of the Orkney Islands, then part of Normandy, and Carlo Zeno, a Venetian trader, made peaceful and mutually beneficial contact with the Mi'kmaq people of what is now Canada. Proof of their travels is carved in stone on both sides of the Atlantic and can be found in documentary evidence borne out by a strong oral tradition that has withstood the test of time. Historians Tim Wallace-Murphy and Marilyn Hopkins draw on archival and archaeological evidence to prove the Templar voyage. They then demonstrate how this early contact with the Americas ties into the centuries-long development of the Templars and Freemasonry, which in turn shaped the thinking of the founding fathers—and the American Constitution. 
   
   
    
  Wallace-Murphy and Hopkins also reveal the continuous history of American exploration from the time of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, through the age of the Vikings. Templars in America is a wild ride from the golden age of exploration to the founding of the United States.

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  The Legend of William Tell

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  The wonderful story of the legendary Swiss folk hero who shot the apple from his son's head.

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  How to Spot a Hijackal

  PhD Rhoberta Shaler

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  A Hijackal® can make you feel crazy. Knowing how to spot one can help you take back your power and your sanity, and help you to:Know you're not to blameExperience joy and freedom againRebuild your self-esteemFeel safe and anxiety-free 
  This easy-to-hear, short field guide to Hijackals is the first step to understanding that you are not crazy, and quite possibly not wrong and not at fault for every single thing that happens TO the Hijackal in your life. 
  The typical behaviour of a Hijackal - whether your spouse, ex, parent or child - is actually abusive. And you don't have to accept it or tolerate it. And even if you desperately love this human, you can develop skills to navigate a relationship that is safe and a lot less crazy-making. 
  Dive in for a fast primer and start understanding just how a Hijackal thinks and behaves, so you can change your approach and strengthen your boundaries to stay safe, secure and sane.

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  Galileo Galilei: A short...

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  Galileo Galilei, Italian universal genius: 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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