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  The Qing Dynasty - The Last...

  Jun Liu

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  The Qing Dynasty, the last imperial dynasty of China, was established in 1644 by the Manchu people, an ethnic group from the northeast of China. The rise of the Qing Dynasty was a result of a combination of military conquest, strategic alliances, and a deep understanding of Chinese traditions. The Manchus, initially a small tribe in what is today known as Manchuria, were able to capitalize on the weakening Ming Dynasty and internal strife within China. This chapter will explore how the Manchu rulers successfully expanded their power and established one of the longest and most influential dynasties in Chinese history. 
  The Manchu people, led by the ambitious and skilled leader Nurhaci, had been unified under his banner in the early 17th century. Nurhaci’s military campaigns in Manchuria helped create a strong foundation for what would later become the Qing Dynasty. After his death in 1626, his son, Hong Taiji, continued to build on his father’s legacy, consolidating power and forming alliances with various Chinese factions. Hong Taiji's strategic foresight helped prepare the Manchus for a successful invasion of China. In 1636, he formally declared the establishment of the Qing Dynasty, marking the official beginning of their imperial rule. 
  By the early 1640s, the Ming Dynasty was in a state of disarray. The empire was plagued by corruption, peasant uprisings, and economic instability. The most notable rebellion was the Li Zicheng-led peasant revolt, which culminated in the fall of the Ming capital, Beijing, in 1644. In this moment of vulnerability, the Manchus, under the leadership of Emperor Shunzhi, seized the opportunity to invade China. The Qing forces entered Beijing and effectively replaced the fallen Ming dynasty, marking the beginning of the Qing rule over China.

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  Turkey Travel Guide -...

  Captivating Travels

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  Unlock the Wonders of Turkey with Maps, Easy-to-follow QR Codes, and over 90 Images
  
  Embark on an extraordinary journey through Turkey, a country where the echoes of ancient empires resonate alongside the pulse of modern life. This comprehensive travel guide is your passport to exploring a land rich in history, natural beauty, and cultural experiences.
  
  From the iconic minarets of Istanbul, where East truly meets West, to the otherworldly "fairy chimneys" of Cappadocia, and the sun-drenched beaches of the Mediterranean, Turkey promises an adventure unlike any other.
  
  This meticulously crafted book goes beyond the surface, offering deep insights into each unique region.
  
  Here's just a fraction of what you can expect inside: 
  
  - Discover the archaeological marvels of the Aegean Coast, including the legendary city of Ephesus. 
  - Delve into the spiritual heart of Central Anatolia, home to the Whirling Dervishes and the stunning Pamukkale. 
  - Venture to the untamed beauty and deep history of Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia. 
  - Explore the lush landscapes and unique culture of the Black Sea region. 
  - And much, much more! 
   
  
  Whether you dream of soaring above Cappadocia in a hot air balloon, wandering through ancient cities, bargaining in historic bazaars, or simply relaxing by the turquoise sea, this guide is your trusted companion. Experience the warmth of Turkish hospitality and create unforgettable memories.
  
  Your ultimate Turkish adventure begins here! Click Add to Cart. 
   

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  Writing Landscape

  Linda Cracknell

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  Inhabiting a landscape, walking a landscape, writing a place and time. 
  Linda Cracknell is a writer of place and nature who believes in being alert, observing, and writing from the particulars of each experience. Engaging bodily with her writing, she is someone for whom getting mud on her boots, sleeping high up in the hills, or being slapped by salt water can all be part of her process. She follows Susan Sontag's advice to “Love words, agonize over sentences and pay attention to the world.”  
  In this varied collection of essays, Linda backpacks on a small island that is connected to the mainland at low tide, musing on the nineteenth-century Scottish writer whose character was shipwrecked there. She hikes the wooded mountain trail close to her home in winter snow—a place she is intimately familiar with in all weathers and seasons—and she retraces the steps of a multiday hike made almost seven decades after her parents trod the route together. She explores her inspirations, in nature and from other artists and their work.  
  Reading this collection will open your eyes to the world around you and how you can observe, take note, and later commit those notes and memories to written pieces that will evoke the place and time.

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  Useless Riddles That Will Put...

  Sleep Riddles

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  Welcome to Useless Riddles That Will Put You to Sleep Fast, the perfect companion for restless nights. This audiobook offers a collection of lighthearted, quirky, and delightfully pointless riddles, designed to calm your mind and gently lull you into deep, restful sleep. Delivered in a soothing and calming male voice, each riddle is crafted not to challenge or stimulate, but to quiet your thoughts, slow your breathing, and ease you into a state of peaceful relaxation. 
  Forget about solving them — these riddles are meant to be nonsensical, silly, and pleasantly distracting, pulling your mind away from the worries of the day. As you listen, you’ll find yourself drifting off effortlessly, carried by the slow, rhythmic narration and playful absurdity of each riddle. Whether you struggle with insomnia, racing thoughts, or simply want a new nighttime ritual, this audiobook is designed with one goal: to help you fall asleep quickly and peacefully. 
  Let go of logic, embrace the nonsense, and allow your mind to wander gently into dreamland. Press play, close your eyes, and let Useless Riddles That Will Put You to Sleep Fast be your guide to sweet, uninterrupted slumber.

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  Cask Strength - The Story of the...

  Mike Gerrard

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  From its first use by the Ancient Egyptians, the barrel has left an unmistakable imprint on human history. The Romans used the barrel in all corners of their vast empire, and explorers could not have charted the globe or opened up trade routes without barrels to store their food and water. And in all its thousands of years of use, the barrel's basic design has barely changed at all—a testament to its sheer and simple perfection. 
   
   
    
  Cask Strength is more than a history book. In it, Mike Gerrard, an award-winning travel and drinks writer, investigates the making, buying, and selling of barrels and details how drinks like wine, tequila, rum, cognac, and others are enhanced by specific kinds of barrel production. 
   
    
    
  Today, modern distillers, brewers, and wine-makers continue to use barrels in new, creative ways—with the barrel providing up to 60-70% of their flavors. Without the barrel, we would have no bourbon, no oak-aged chardonnay, no barrel-aged stouts . . . and no tabasco sauce, either. 
   
    
   
  Gerrard's expertise and palpable passion for good beverages interestingly made will ignite the curiosities of booze fans and history buffs alike as Cask Strength traces the simple splendor of the barrel.

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  American Railroads

  John F. Stover

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  Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers.A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and rebirth of railroads in the United States, John F. Stover’s American Railroads traces their history from the first lines that helped eastern seaports capture western markets to today’s newly revitalized industry. Stover describes the growth of the railroads’ monopoly, with the consequent need for state and federal regulations; relates the vital part played by the railroads during the Civil War and the two World Wars; and charts the railroads’ decline due to the advent of air travel and trucking during the 1950s.In two new chapters, Stover recounts the remarkable recovery of the railroads, along with other pivotal events of the industry’s recent history. During the 1960s declining passenger traffic and excessive federal regulation led to the federally-financed creation of Amtrak to revive passenger service and Conrail to provide freight service on bankrupt northeastern railroads. The real savior for the railroads, though, proved to be the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, which brought prosperity to rail freight carriers by substantially deregulating the industry. By 1995, renewed railroad freight traffic had reached nearly twice its former peak in 1944.Bringing both a seasoned eye and new insights to bear on one of the most American of industries, Stover has produced the definitive history of railroads in the United States.

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