The Egyptian civilization, which flourished along the banks of the Nile for about 3000 years, was one of the most extraordinary and enduring of the ancient world. Even today,...
Popol Vuh
"Of all the American people , the Quiché region of Guatemala have left us the richest mythological legacy. The story of creation, which appears in the Popol Vuh, which...
A People's History of the United States
“It’s a wonderful, splendid book—a book that should be read by every American, student or otherwise, who wants to understand his country, its true history, and...
Ancient Rome: A Concise Overview Of The Roman History And Mythology Including The Rise And Fall Of The Roman Empire
Explore the History and Mythology of the Roman Empire!Few societies and historical periods capture our fascination as much as ancient Rome. With a founding steeped in legend,...
Black Hawk Down
Ninety-nine elite American soldiers are trapped in the middle of a hostile city. As night falls, they are surrounded by thousands of enemy gunmen: Their wounded are bleeding to...
Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death!
"Give me liberty, or give me death!" is a quotation attributed to Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Second Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775, at St....
Meditations
INTRODUCTIONMARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, A.D. 121. His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa,...
Human Bullets. A Soldier's Story Of Port Arthur
The first victory by an Asian power over a European one since the Mongol invasions of the 13th Century: that's why the impact of the Russo-Japanese War, dated 1904-05, was so...
Behind The Scenes Or, Thirty Years A Slave, And Four Years In The White House: Premium Ebook
*** Premium Ebook ***Former slave who became a successful seamstress, civil activist, and author, Elizabeth Keckley was the personal dressmaker for Mary Todd Lincoln. She was also...
With The Boer Forces
In the following pages I have endeavoured to present an accurate picture of the Boers in war-time. My duties as a newspaper correspondent carried me to the Boer side, and herein I...
