Did King Herod slaughter Bethlehem's babies? Who was the real King Arthur? What made George III insane? Was Princess Diana murdered? Discover the secrets of royal history's most enduring mysteries and scandals, from ancient times to the present. You'll learn the historical context, scientific findings, theories, and controversies surrounding each puzzling episode, and you'll see how investigators have used every means available—including the latest historical research, psychological analysis, forensic technology, and sheer guesswork—to shed new light on these fascinating regal conundrums.

Was Napoleon Poisoned?

History

Haugen, Peter

Europe

John Wiley&Sons

World History for Dummies

Now updated! Your personal tour guide to the history of the world Want to know more about global history? This concise guide explains in clear detail all the major players and events that have made the world what it is today. Covering the entirety of human history, this comprehensive resource highlights important developments in everything from religion and science to art and war ― giving you an understanding of how the 21st-century world came to be. <ul>
<li>Begin to connect with the past ― label the eras as you meet the Neanderthals, home in on Homer, raise Atlantis, and preserve Pharaohs</li> <li> Find strength in numbers ― trace the growth from ancient civilizations to today's global community and discover what makes societies succeed or fail </li> <li> Discover the impact of thought ― explore the rise of religion, the roots of philosophy, and the advance of science ― and how our feelings and beliefs continually redefined us </li> <li> Know the global consequences of war ― ride with the Greeks and the Romans, arm yourself with the cavalry, dig the trenches, and follow the paths humans took to wage modern war </li> <li> Meet the movers and shakers ― from great leaders and courageous revolutionaries to ruthless tyrants and unsung heroes </li> <li> Examine significant events of the 21st century ― from 9/11 and the Afghanistan and Iraq wars to climate change, Hurricane Katrina, and the economic rise of China, India, and Brazil </li> </ul>
Open the book and find: <ul>
<li>A detailed overview of history</li> <li> The development of the world's religions </li> <li> Reviews of essential historical documents, from the Bible to the Bill of Rights </li> <li> The invention of writing and art </li> <li> Scientific developments that revolutionized the world </li> <li> Capsule biographies of people who changed history ― and a few who were changed by it </li> <li> Ten unforgettable dates in world history </li> </ul>

World History For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Ancient Civilizations

For Dummies

If history scares you or bores you silly, that's probably because a teacher once required you to memorize a bunch of dates – when things like the Magna Carta and the Versailles Treaty were signed, for example. Admittedly, dates are a big part of history, but only because historical events happened in a certain order. If Columbus hadn't sailed the ocean blue in fourteen hundred and ninety-two, the Mayflower Pilgrims might not have looked west for a place to practice their Puritan religion almost 130 years later. The eventual outcome? No day-after-Thanksgiving mob scenes at the mall. 
So you may be asking, "How can a 330-page book cover the complete history of the world?" The short answer is that it can't. To cover thousands of years in one book would be impossible. What is possible is a skimming of the surface of world history, which is what you'll find in World History For Dummies. This book provides a fun and friendly overview of the history of the world, providing glimpses into the major players and events that have made the world what it is today. Because the history of the world is such a grand topic, a comprehensive list of what you'll find in World History For Dummies would be almost as long as the book itself. So here are a few highlights to pique your interest: <ul>
<li>Discover how to look at history from the historian's perspective</li> <li>Becoming civilized: The invention of writing and art</li> <li>Scientific developments that revolutionized the world</li> <li>Building empires: From Rome to Russia</li> <li>War and peace (no, not the Tolstoy novel)</li> <li>The development of the world's religions</li> <li>Overviews of the essential historical documents that you must know – from the Bible to the Bill of Rights</li> </ul>
Anyone with at least a passing interest in history can find value in World History For Dummies – whether you're a student or a teacher in need of a broad historical overview, a history buff looking for new fascinating areas of interest, or if you just want to be the best darned Trivial Pursuit player in your neighborhood!

World

IDG Books

Around 1900, a handful of European biologists conducted groundbreaking research that reshaped the way general heredity and biological evolution was viewed. Leading the way in this exciting field, Gregor Mendel, an Austrian monk, studied the patterns of inherited physical traits for more than 20 years before his work was finally recognized toward the end of the 19th century. of the 20th century, and features the work of professional biologists and such accomplishments as Mendel's amateur work with the physical mechanism by which living things replicate themselves. Documenting the biological discoveries of this century, this exciting volume heralds the mighty breakthroughs of biology as they emerged at the beginning of the 20th century and throughout.

Biology: Decade by Decade (Twentieth-Century Science)

FACTS ON FILE+

Discover how the modern world came to be with this easy-to-follow and up-to-date history companion 
Want to get a taste of the entirety of human history in a single book? With World History For Dummies, you'll get an overview of the history of, well, everything, from the Neanderthal experience to the latest historical developments of the 21st century. Re-live history from your armchair as you ride into battle alongside Roman generals, prepare Egyptian pharaohs for the afterlife, and learn from the great Greek poets and philosophers. 
Written in the easy-to-digest style the For Dummies series is famous for, you'll discover: How religion, philosophy, and science shaped, and were shaped by, the great figures of history The human consequences of warfare, from historical battles to more modern conflicts from the 20th century What's influencing events in the 21st century, from climate change to new regimes and economies 
World History For Dummies is the perfect gift for the lifelong learner who wants to brush up on their world history knowledge. It's also an indispensable resource for AP World History students looking for a supplemental reference to help them with their studies.\nFrom the Back Cover\nRelive the enduring moments of history 
You can’t fit all of human history into a single book, but in World History For Dummies, you’ll find a broad and fascinating overview of critical events, people, dates, and concepts. Time-travel from the comfort of your armchair as you explore everything from the Neanderthal experience to the latest developments of the 21st century. Examine the impact of religion, philosophy, and science as they shape – and are shaped by – the great figures of history. World History For Dummies is the easiest and most fun way to experience the past. 
Inside… Identify the modern impact of history Discover the rise and fall of empires Put history in perspective Explore ancient warfare Sample historical philosophy Meet important figures Ride alongside generals Pinpoint unforgettable dates

World History For Dummies

Historia del mundo para Dummies

Para Dummies

Historia Del Mundo Para Dummies / World History for Dummies (Spanish Edition)

Carvajal Education

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