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  Maurya Empire - The Rise of...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Maurya Empire, one of the most significant dynasties in Indian history, emerged in the late 4th century BCE. Its foundations were laid by Chandragupta Maurya, who, with the guidance of his advisor Chanakya, overthrew the ruling Nanda dynasty and established a powerful empire. The rise of the Mauryas marked a turning point in Indian history, as they created a centralized and efficient administration that governed vast territories. 
  Before the Maurya Empire, the Indian subcontinent was fragmented into various kingdoms and republics. The dominant power during this time was the Nanda dynasty, which ruled over Magadha, a region in present-day Bihar. Though the Nandas controlled a significant portion of northern India, their rule was marked by heavy taxation and unpopular policies, which created discontent among the people and the military. This environment of dissatisfaction provided an opportunity for Chandragupta Maurya to challenge their authority. 
  Chandragupta’s rise to power is closely linked to Chanakya, a scholar and strategist who had been humiliated by the Nandas. Seeking revenge, Chanakya trained Chandragupta in statecraft, military tactics, and governance. With his mentor’s guidance, Chandragupta built an army and gradually expanded his influence. By allying with local rulers and gaining the support of disgruntled soldiers, he launched a successful campaign against the Nandas, eventually seizing control of Magadha around 321 BCE.

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  A Rare Recording of Film Icon...

  Sophia Loren

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  Sofia Costanza Brigida Villani Scicolone (born on September 20, 1934), known professionally as Sophia Loren, was an Italian actress considered one of the last major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema. Her career spanned over 70 years, highlighted by her performance in the 1960 film, Two Women, which earned her a Best Actress Oscar. Loren has also received five special Golden Globes, a BAFTA Award, a Grammy Award, and an Honorary Academy Award for lifetime achievements. The following is a recording from 1958 when Loren was 23-years-old.

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  1996: 30 Years on From the Best...

  Dominic Mohan

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  1996: The year that shaped a generation, revisited three decades on by Ex Sun Editor, Dominic Mohan 
  1996 a year that shaped a generation – all the glamour, glitz and grit of the 1990s relived, by the man who lived through it all, Ex Sun Editor, Dominic Mohan. 
  From the death of Kurt Cobain, to the birth of Britpop, Mohan forensically examines the era when you could truly come as you are. 1996 follows the year when all elements of British culture; music, politics, football, fashion, food, art and media collided spectacularly, allowing Britain to reclaim it's title as the artistic center of the world. 
  Mohan looks back (without anger), through the lens of his insider perspective, at the decade where records sold in their millions, rock icons made friends in politics and no one knew what an iPhone was. 
  Drawing on interviews from major 90s icons and legends, 1996 is an authoritative account of the pivotal period that saw the biggest artistic bomb in the nation since the swinging sixties. This book tells the story of one of the most influential eras, with keen observations, reflections and exclusive content throughout. 
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  Leading Men in Music - Insights...

  Jene Roswell

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  Are you a fan of some high-profile male musicians, and want to know more about other highly influential men in the music industry? 
  You may have read a few biographies on some of the most influential men in music, but now you’re searching for a book that covers many great artists, all in one place. 
  Or, maybe you are familiar with all of the musicians and producers covered in this book, but you want to delve much deeper into their upbringing, their personalities, and their start in the music business... 
  Well, you’re in luck! Leading Men in Music answers all your musical questions. This book is the only reference you’ll need for facts on the top influential male musicians since the 1970s. 
  You’ll feel invested in each of these musical leaders as you learn more about them as real people, rather than celebrities. 
  You’ll not only find yourself fascinated by their music and how their career developed, but also their personal lives behind the music. 
  This book highlights the common themes of decency and generosity across all of these musical leaders and shows you how all of these men maintained high-profile and successful careers. 
  Inside Leading Men in Music, discover the facts on various artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Ed Sheeran, Freddie Mercury, Kenny Rogers, Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, and much more! 
  It’s time you learned the truth about these influential and successful men of the music industry. 
  Read Leading Men in Music today and take your knowledge of the most influential men in music to the next level!

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  Ancient Greece: An Enthralling...

  Enthralling History

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  Do you want to explore the energizing and stunning story of Ancient Greece? This fascinating history will unpack the brilliant people, the astonishing wars, and the enchanting legacy of the ancient Greeks, from the Archaic era through to the Hellenistic period.  
  Exploring ancient Greece’s history is spectacularly inspiring. The Greeks gave us our foundational concepts of geometry, our first astronomical models, the beginnings of modern medicine, and our understanding of democracy. Greek sculptures, paintings, and mosaics captured the human form realistically and movingly – like nothing ever seen before. The ancient Greeks were a powerhouse of all things new! 
  This thoroughly researched and compelling narrative vividly presents an extraordinary insight into ancient Greece. 
  A glimpse of the questions this audiobook will uncover includes:What ancient Greek scientists first proposed that spherical earth rotated around the sun?Why was Socrates forced to drink hemlock poison?Did the ancient Greeks believe a great flood destroyed humankind?When did the Olympic Games begin, and did the athletes really compete in the nude?How did Anaximander predict an earthquake and get the Spartans to evacuate?What happened when the Oracle at Delphi breathed in the fumes from the crevasse?Why did the Bacchiadeae family send assassins to kill Labda’s baby?What brilliant tactics made Sparta a military super-power?Who killed his father and married his mother without realizing who they were?Did Alexander the Great really name a city after his horse?How did Xerxes’ Persian engineers bridge the Hellespont?What catastrophic plague hit Athens in the middle of the Peloponnesian War against Sparta? And much, much more! 
  Get this audiobook now to learn the stories of incredible Ancient Greece!

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  Tea From Assam

  Anil

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  Tea from Assam. 
  This story about Tea From Assam. When Bhodhidharama,an ancient Buddhist ascetic, cut off his eyelids because he felt sleepy during meditation. Tea ten plants grew out of the eyelids. Tea was 1st drunk in china. In fact words such as tea, 'chai' and 'chini'are from Chinese.Tea is really popular in world.

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