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Ellis Roxburgh
An in-depth look at the iconic empires from history, from their mighty rise to their eventual fall.
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The legacies of Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill stand in stark contrast. While Churchill is touted as the tenacious hero who refused to let Great Britain fall to the enemy…
The passage of the Eighteenth Amendment in 1920 ushered in the era of Prohibition. It also induced many crime syndicates to produce and distribute alcohol. It was during this time…
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr came from differing backgrounds, but rose to great stature in the years following the American Revolution. As Secretary to the Treasury, Hamilton tackled the fragile…
Although we rarely consider it today, it was remarkable that the small forces of the American colonies were the victors of the American Revolution. After all, England was the most…
For seven days in October 1962, the world held its breath. The Soviet Union and the United States were on the brink of a nuclear war. The two men in…
General Ulysses S. Grant led the North’s Union army to victory, but Confederate general Robert E. Lee proved time and again he was a brilliant military strategist. Readers may be…
Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis rose to power during unprecedented times. What had once been a unified nation–the United States of America–was now at odds in a civil war. This…
Examines the rivalry between the Roman Empire and Cleopatra, the Egyptian ruler who became embroiled in Roman politics.
British monarch Elizabeth Is long reign is remembered as a period of stability for England. Yet, her relationship with her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots, was contentious at best, leading…
When explorer Robert Peary returned from reaching the North Pole in 1909–his third attempt–he was shocked to learn Dr. Frederick Cook claimed to have reached it nearly a whole year…
A look at the rivalry between Sitting Bull and George Custer.
Reviews many important benchmarks of American history–such as the writing of the US Constitution and the establishment of political parties–[and] also provides … analyses of these two powerful men, their…
The fast-paced and profitable world of business involves important information, such as big data. This kind of information can be helpful for businesses, but it can also be used in…
What is a conspiracy theory? Why do people like conspiracy theories? What are some of the most infamous conspiracies in history? These questions and more are answered in this captivating…
Whose job is it to keep international secrets hidden and gather information in secretive ways? Readers are exposed to the exciting, and sometimes controversial, world of intelligence agencies in this…
When using technology, many of us think the content we look at or type is confidential, however, we have learned people other than those we choose may have access to…
Nathaniel Nat Turner was a black slave who led a rebellion in the American South in the summer of 1831. A charismatic leader, Turner gathered about 75 slaves to his…
No study of the American Civil War is complete without an understanding of the events that unfolded in Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1859. Abolitionist John Brown became a martyr to…
The Seminole Wars were comprised of three separate clashes between the United States and the Seminole Indians of Florida between 1817 and 1858. The first touched off when the US…
The early years of the United States weren’t wholly tranquil. The new nation was on rocky economic ground. Though paper money was in circulation, it wasn’t worth much. Many people…
The fight over taxation wasn’t just a part of the American Revolution. It continued after the war was resolved. When the federal government placed a tax on whiskey in 1791…
The slave revolt on the ship Amistad in 1839 was a crucial event in the early abolitionist movement in the United States. When the vessel arrived in America, a fierce…
Readers learn about life in ancient Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia is often considered the origin of civilization. Nestled on the Fertile Crescent, this empire created the first system of writing and improved…
Readers learn about the religions, cultures, and achievements of the ancient Egyptians.
Discover why they say the sun never sets on the British Empire! Find out about the many conquests of the British and learn about the colonization of Africa, India, and…
Readers learn about the rise and fall of the Aztec Empire.
The Mauryan Empire faced off against Roman invasion and became one of the most well known empires of the world. Learn about their established military prowess and the trade and…
