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During the Middle Ages, Europe’s nations began to forge new identities, moving away from the lost glory of the Roman Empire and developing their own ethnicities. This growth was often clumsy and uneven, as each nation struggled to replace Rome’s protection with their own strength. However, one constant remained—the Roman Catholic Church, which acted as the spiritual protector of Christian believers.

As the Middle Ages ended, though, a shift occurred. The Renaissance was a time when Europeans began to question what had once been deemed unquestionable. Through art, science, inventions, literature, and theology, the emerging nations sought answers that the Church was unwilling, or unable, to provide.

The Cherokee were the first Native American tribe to create a written language, constitution, and newspaper. Despite adapting to life in the U.S., they were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands during the Trail of Tears.

This book covers their struggles, decisions during the Civil War, and the leaders who brought both triumph and loss. From their forced relocation to the painful experiences in the residential school system, this account shares the highs and lows of Cherokee history, shining light on stories often left untold.

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SIMÓN BOLÍVAR—known as El Libertador—liberated six nations from Spanish rule and remains the most revered figure in South American history. His journeys took him from the dense Amazon jungles to the towering Andes mountains, where he fought relentless battles and united diverse and often conflicting groups. Bolívar’s life was an epic tale of heroism, heartbreak (his beloved wife died young), and legend (he famously survived an assassination attempt thanks to one of his mistresses).

In her sweeping biography Bolívar, Marie Arana brings to life the world of early 19th-century South America, where Bolívar rose to become a fearless general, brilliant strategist, diplomatic mastermind, staunch abolitionist, eloquent writer, and a flawed but passionate leader. Using an abundance of primary sources, Arana paints a vivid picture of the man behind the myth while offering a powerful reflection on what it means to be South American.

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India's Struggle for Independence is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative and comprehensive accounts of India's monumental journey to freedom. This essential work traces the timeline from the 1857 revolt—the first bold, but ultimately unsuccessful, uprising against British rule—to the triumphant moment of India's Independence in 1947. What makes this book truly remarkable is not just its depth of historical detail but also the personal touch woven into its narrative, drawn from years of rigorous research and firsthand interviews with countless freedom fighters who lived through the struggle. Their stories, along with detailed insights, provide a vivid and compelling view of the period, offering readers an unforgettable perspective on the countless sacrifices, bravery, and determination that led to India’s hard-won independence. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply someone eager to learn about one of the most important chapters in global history, this book offers a captivating and enlightening journey through the events that shaped modern India.

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On October 26, 1881, a deadly confrontation erupted in what would become the most famous shootout in the history of the American frontier. In just 30 seconds, 30 bullets flew, leaving three men dead and three others wounded. The clash was the result of a tense summer, as cattle rustlers wreaked havoc, stealing livestock in Mexico and selling it to corrupt ranchers. As Mexican forces tried to combat the outlaws, Arizona’s citizens grew restless. The "cow-boys" – notorious rustlers – escalated the violence, killing both rivals and innocent people. By October, tensions hit their breaking point. Ike and Billy Clanton, Tom and Frank McLaury, and Billy Claiborne confronted Tombstone’s marshal, Virgil Earp, his brothers Wyatt and Morgan, and their ally, Doc Holliday. Author Tom Clavin takes us beyond the myth to uncover the real story behind the gunfight and the bloody vendetta ride that followed. After the tragic shootout, Wyatt, Warren Earp, and Holliday set out to hunt down those responsible for their brothers' deaths, cementing Wyatt Earp’s place in history and shaping the legacy of Tombstone’s wild final days.

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Donald Rumbelow's newly revised classic remains the essential guide to unraveling the facts, theories, and obsessions around the most infamous mystery in history. Rumbelow, a London police officer and expert in historical crime, brings together all the evidence in the most thorough analysis ever written on Jack the Ripper. No theory, not even the newest, is left unexamined, and he goes beyond the case itself to explore the powerful mythology it sparked, tracing its influence on stage, screen, and print. With fascinating insights, he also draws chilling comparisons to other notorious killers, including the Düsseldorf and Yorkshire Rippers, aiming to cast new light on the terror that once gripped Victorian London.