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The Irish tomb called Newgrange dates back 5,000 years. It's no ordinary tomb. The impressive mound is surrounded by 97 stones, is decorated with artwork, and seems to have passages built for a purpose. Readers are invited on a tour of this mysterious monument, on which they'll discover the latest theories about the builders of Newgrange, who was buried there, and what these ancient people believed about the afterlife. Archaeology and history lovers...
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It was once said that anyone who entered the Russian village of Dargavs would never leave...alive. This community, now called the City of Dead, contains about 100 crypts in the form of tiny white houses, some dating back more than 300 years. This noteworthy volume addresses the legends and myths of this mysterious place, including lore that people were sealed into their crypts while still alive. Thoughtful sidebars, carefully selected images, and...
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Westminster Abbey is a breathtakingly beautiful church in London, England-that happens to hold more than a thousand tombs! Many of the most famous British personalities were laid to rest in Westminster, including Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton, and Charles Dickens. Readers will learn about both British history and architecture as they investigate the church through the appealing pages of this well-designed volume, complete with interesting sidebars,...
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The Pyramids of Giza are 4,000-year-old tombs built for three Egyptian pharaohs. Though all have been looted over the years, they still hold many surprises and curiosities. And they reflect much about Egyptian culture at that time. This comprehensive volume covers the structures' histories, including still-controversial theories about how they were built, and the latest excavations and discoveries. Modern photographs will give readers an idea of the...
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The subterranean tombs known as the Roman Catacombs are truly time capsules. Some tunnels date to the first century. Both Jewish and Christian graves are found there, including cremated and skeletal remains, and some have only been discovered recently. It's challenging to receive permission to explore these tunnels. Luckily, young historians can find all they need to know in the well-researched pages of this intriguing book, full of extraordinary...
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The tomb of China's First Emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, is guarded by an army of more than 6,000 life-size terracotta warriors. Doubtless many untold treasures and secrets are sealed in the unopened burial chamber-and perhaps a deadly river of mercury, too. Young archaeologists will delight in learning about this famous ruler and his quest for eternal life. They'll find out how the latest technology is being used to reveal more about the tomb's contents...
13) The Modern Age
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Advancements in transportation, communication, and medicine made the world smaller, more connected, and more populated. This improved many lives but often brought nations into conflict. Documents, images, and the words of those caught up in key events provide context to the situation in our world today.
14) The Renaissance
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The rebirth of knowledge, art, and philosophy, and a rejuvenation of banking and business, mark the period known as the Renaissance. Follow the important events in this flourishing of Western culture through the words spoken and the works done by the people of this period.
15) The Middle Ages
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The time period from the Fall of Rome to the middle of the fifteenth century is explained in the artwork created and the words spoken by people in various cultures. Read about the roles played by the Vikings, the Ottomans, the Chinese, Islam, Christianity, and even the Black Death in this tumultuous period.
16) The Reformation
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The authority of the pope was challenged by Martin Luther, a monk who wished to reform some corrupt practices of the Catholic Church. This challenge ended up changing not just Christianity but the social order. Artwork and texts provide a window into the events of this fascinating time.
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The transition from an agricultural economy to an industrial one in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in the West caused one of the great upheavals in the history of the world. Words and images document the people, places, and events caught up in this transformative time.
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When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, it prompted the United States to enter World War II on multiple fronts. From Africa to Europe, the Pacific to the home front, explore the American experience of World War II through the first-hand documents of the war.
19) World War II
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When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, it prompted the United States to enter World War II on multiple fronts. From Africa to Europe, the Pacific to the home front, your readers will explore the American experience of World War II through the details of the first-hand documents found in this fascinating volume.
20) La Primera Guerra Mundial: la guerra para terminar todas las guerras (World War I: The War to End Al
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Eyewitness accounts that provide primary source information about World War I combine with fact boxes and overview analysis to give a comprehensive look at the Great War.
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