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Money is so vital to us it is almost impossible to imagine a way of life that doesn't include it, yet for most of human history there was no such thing as money and even when it appeared, it rarely crossed the paths of ordinary people. Bartering surpluses can only get a society so far; if it is to become complex, productive and diverse it needs to take the next step and choose an item - perhaps fish-hooks, perhaps flint - to use as a 'medium of exchange'...
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El servicio público de radiodifusión es un deber del Estado en naciones democráticas desde el siglo XX. Sin embargo, hasta la primera década del siglo XXI, México no se había preocupado por desarrollar la radiodifusión como un servicio público y para el público. Había creado emisoras estatales y culturales, pero con la ausencia de una política de Estado hacia la radiodifusión. Específicamente en el marco neoliberal, el sistema político...
3) Gladiator
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"When everyone had had plenty to eat and drink they called for the gladiators. The moment anyone's throat was cut, they clapped their hands in pleasure. And it sometimes even turned out that someone had specified in their will that the most beautiful women he had purchased were to fight each other…." – Athenaeus, The Learned Banqueters With their origins as blood rites staged at the funerals of rich aristocrats, gladiatorial combat is one of the...
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Founded by Angles in the sixth century and recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, Great Haywood, with its manor that included the adjacent estate of Shugborough and the ancient Forest of Cank, became an important political, religious and commercial centre in the Middle Ages. It was involved in the tumultuous events surrounding the overthrow of Richard II in the 14th century, the Wars of the Roses of the 15th century, Tudor intrigues in the 16th century,...
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The only certainty in life is death. Even the most powerful leaders throughout history were unable to cheat the Grim Reaper. World leaders, whether revered or reviled, are rarely allowed to exit gracefully from life but instead receive a state funeral, a major international event incorporating splendid symbols and messages, religious faith, and tradition.
The body of Tsar Alexander III was carried across half of Russia before finally being buried...
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In this gripping account, M. L. Jordan unveils the raw truths of the Civil War era. Beyond polished tales, dive into a world filled with desire, mystery, and chaos. Personal letters shed light on passionate love, deep betrayals, and unwavering faith. Experience America's pivotal moment through the eyes of those on the battlegrounds and in whispered secrets. This isn't just history: it's the heart and soul of a nation at war.
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I am not a love guru. I am the guy love gurushave been trying to figure out.'Gayton McKenzie knows a thing or two about women.But what he could never quite understand was how reluctant so many women seem to be to face up to the uncomfortable realities about men, themselves and their relationships.Not knowing and accepting these 'truths' can get women into deep trouble, cause heartache and result in even greater damage. Because a woman who accepts...
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About the Book THE GREEN BOOK, VOL. 1: The Intertwined Musical and Historical Journey by People of Color in America provides a comprehensive exploration of the music that occurred alongside some of American history's biggest events. This impressive and extensive guide spans from 1380 until 1959. This book's purpose is to share, illuminate, and stick to the positive achievements of the people who've helped to spread the message of music. That will...
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Two great mysteries of English history – who was the real Robin Hood and who killed William II, 'Rufus', in the New Forest, in 1100? ROBIN unHOODed presents new evidence in solving these unanswered questions of our history. Perhaps the most in-depth, innovative study of these mysteries for decades, Peter Staveley's ground breaking book provides totally fresh and startling hypotheses - once the hood is off. The search for Robin's true identity has...
10) Discovery
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Discovery is a work of historical fiction examining the collapse of French colonialism in the Western Hemisphere, and the frenzy of the French Revolution as the fledgling United States of America begins to aspire toward its Manifest Destiny. A forward thinking Thomas Jefferson recognizes the importance of the great Mississippi River drainage and tasks his most trusted man, Meriwether Lewis, to explore its most important tributary, the mighty Missouri...
11) Letters of Wars
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In this eBook are actual war letters written from World War I and World War II from one family that were cherished for over 90 years. Learn how long a letter took to arrive to someone in France and about the cost of chocolate sent overseas from World War II. Read the letter from a nurse who wrote to his family back home that she took care of. The wounded were kept in barns while the Germans surrounded them and doctors did operations until the Allied...
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Over fifty years of misconceptions, distortions and outright lies that have created a popular myth of the American Civil Rights movement as nonviolent. The myth glosses over the fierceness of white racist violence, the complicity of the federal government, and the hypocrisy of many white liberals. It confuses "rights" with power, and ignores the persistence of poverty and the endurance of entrenched racism. While this myth is comforting, it is also...
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Bill Russo's riveting story, as seen on National Television on 'Monsters and Mysteries in America', and on 'America's Bermuda Triangle'; as well as in the award winning documentary film, 'The Bridgewater Triangle'. Bill Russo's story, as seen on National Television on 'Monsters and Mysteries in America', and on 'America's Bermuda Triangle'; as well as in the award winning documentary film, 'The Bridgewater Triangle'.Bill Russo had lived for over 20...
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Although the Napoleonic Wars ended in 1815, the world entered a new era of conflict as the newly-industrialised European powers sought to contain the expansion of their neighbours on battlefields that spanned the globe, while the United States laid the groundwork for its future superpower status. The Wars of Empire and Revolt 1815–1914 volume in the Encyclopedia of Warfare Series describes the wars and battles that took place during the height of...
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The two world wars were amongst the most convulsive events in human history. Millions of people died, many millions more had their lives transformed, and the nature of warfare itself was changed forever. The Era of World Wars 1914-45 – volume six in the Encyclopedia of Warfare Series – charts the cataclysmic world wars of the twentieth century. This is a chronological guide to conflict on every continent, including the far-reaching effects on...
17) Manhunt
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A manhunt can involve helicopters, hounds and hundreds of military or police personnel, but it can also turn on the evidence of one broken spider's web. Manhunts today might involve the technology of infrared cameras and surveillance devices such as powerful satellite technology, but they may also rely on examining the width, depth, tread and intervals of footprints, or observing minute changes in the natural environment. From searching for high-value...
18) Guerra de los Treinta Años Historia para principiantes Circunstancias, curso y efectos de la Guer
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Unas nubes oscuras ensombrecen la Europa del siglo XVII y tiñen el continente de una niebla tenebrosa. Cuando estallan, un diluvio de sangre y sudor se extiende por los países, destruyendo paisajes y arrasando ciudades enteras. Nunca ha habido una guerra más despiadada en la historia de Europa. Entre la construcción del Estado y los conflictos religiosos, se envía a los soldados a una muerte segura y se arrasan pueblos. Pero, ¿hasta qué punto...
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White Slavery in Barbary" is a captivating non-fiction book that sheds light on the dark and forgotten history of white slavery in Barbary. Contrary to popular belief, the pirates of North Africa did not discriminate based on race or ethnicity; instead, they targeted anyone who could be captured and sold into slavery for profit. The book delves into the 16th to 19th centuries, exploring how European sailors and coastal communities fell victim to these...
20) Entrenar los conocimientos generales Charla hábil: cómo mejorar tus conocimientos generales e irradi
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¿Te ha ocurrido alguna vez que de repente no has podido seguir una conversación interesante? ¿Has tenido la impresión de que todos los demás a tu alrededor participaban en un apasionante debate que tú sólo podías entender? No es una sensación agradable y puede llevar a situaciones embarazosas en las que parezcas desinformado y despistado. Si apenas sabes nada del mundo, te quedas atrás rápidamente en las conversaciones y te resulta difícil...
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