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1) History of Latin America: A Captivating Guide to the History of South America, Mexico, Central Am
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Latin America is a complex and fascinating place. Would you like to learn more about it? Then pay attention!
Just what is Latin America? How do you define it? Latin America comprises the Caribbean, South America, and Mexico. These regions are diverse in culture yet share a common bond of history that was forged when the Old World of Latin Europe met the New World of the Americas. This audiobook takes you through the history of this vast and complex...
2) Ancient Mexico: An Enthralling Guide to the Aztec Empire, Maya Civilization, Olmecs, Toltecs, and Te
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Five manuscripts in one audiobook:
The Aztec Empire: An Enthralling Overview of the History of the Aztecs, Starting with the Settlement in the Valley of Mexico
The Maya Civilization: An Enthralling Overview of Maya History, Starting from the Olmecs' Domination of Ancient Mexico to the Arrival of Hernan Cortes and the Spanish Conquest
The Olmec Civilization: An Enthralling Overview of the History of the Olmecs, Starting from Agriculture in Mesoamerica...
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Discover the captivating culture and history of the Ancient Maya!
· Uncover the secrets of the Ancient Maya – their cities, kings, religious rituals, and more
· Delve into the captivating culture, architecture, and history of the Maya
· Explore the mysteries of the Maya calendar and astronomy
· Learn about the Maya practice of human sacrifice
· Discover the influence the Maya civilization has had on modern-day culture
Unlock the secrets of...
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Mexico's history is rich and complex, and this book takes you on a journey through its diverse culture, people, and events.
Here are a few key things you'll discover in this book:
The ancient civilizations of the Maya and Aztecs, and their enduring impact on Mexican culture and society.
The Spanish conquest and colonization, and the resulting mixture of European and Indigenous cultures.
The Mexican War of Independence, and the birth of the modern...
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For fans of The Lost City of Z, The River of Doubt, and Lost in Shangri-La-a real-life Indiana Jones story, set in the mysterious jungles of Honduras.
"I began to daydream about the jungle...."
On April 6, 1940, explorer and future World War II spy Theodore Morde (who would one day attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler), anxious about the perilous journey that lay ahead of him.
Deep inside "the little Amazon," the jungles of Honduras's Mosquito...
6) Inca Empire for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Incas and Their Civilization, From Early Beginni
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Get ready for a journey into the mountains of South America!
Grab your investigative tools, and get ready to meet the Inca people. They were the biggest civilization in the Americas during their time, so how did they fall so quickly to the Spanish conquistadors? Dive into this audiobook to learn more about the Inca Empire in a fun, up-to-date journey through its history.
The Incas existed around the same time as the Aztecs and the Maya, but archaeologists...
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Discover the enthralling story of the Maya, from their emergence in the Pre-Classic period to their decline in the Post-Classic period.
This book is an essential guide for anyone interested in learning about the Expansion, Growth, and Decline of the Maya civilization.
• Uncover the fascinating history of the Maya, from their emergence in the Pre-Classic period to their eventual decline in the Post-Classic period.
• Explore the Expansion, Growth,...
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Acclaimed around the world and a national best-seller, this is the definitive work on Che Guevara, the dashing rebel whose epic dream was to end poverty and injustice in Latin America and the developing world through armed revolution. Jon Lee Anderson's biography traces Che's extraordinary life, from his comfortable Argentine upbringing to the battlefields of the Cuban revolution, from the halls of power in Castro's government to his failed campaign...
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In the hot, steamy world of Brazil's history, secrets lurk around every corner, and the ghosts of the past still haunt the present. Our latest book is an exploration of Brazil's rich and complex history, a story of love and loss, triumph and tragedy.
Through the pages of this gripping narrative, you will discover:
A rich and layered portrait of Brazil's history and culture. This book captures the essence of Brazil and its people.
A nuanced and detailed...
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A "carefully researched" account of the rise and fall of notorious dictator Manuel Noriega-and America's role in both (The Washington Post).
Written by a prize-winning NPR veteran who spent years covering Latin America, this blend of biography, history, and political reporting details the events that lead to the American invasion of Panama.
"Describes in considerable detail the fascinating and appalling relationship between Noriega and the...
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Jose "Pepin" Almeida is an unlikely hero. He never acted in the movies, never threw the winning pass, never sat in high office. Even his involvement in the event that u-turned his life, the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961, failed and became a national embarrassment.
He laments, "We were in a helpless and hopeless situation." But Pepin Almeida soon, out of necessity, created his own hope. Denied all tangible things- clothes, family, food, he discovered...
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La conquista de América fue el proceso colonialista a través de la sucesión de guerras y conflictos militares ocurridos en el continente americano emprendidos por las monarquías europeas, o en su nombre, con el propósito de incorporar dichos territorios y los indígenas a sus dominios. Para ello se emplearon voluntarios y mercenarios armados organizados por empresarios militares, que podían emplear huestes reales, y que actuaban en nombre de...
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This lush romantic drama depicts a family of cigar makers whose loves and lives are played out against the backdrop of America in the midst of the Depression. Set in Ybor City (Tampa) in 1930, Cruz imagines the catalytic effect the arrival of a new "lector" (who reads Tolstoy's Anna Karenina to the workers as they toil in the cigar factory) has on a Cuban-American family. Cruz celebrates the search for identity in a new land.
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