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Nos remontamos a los antiguos tiempos, en los que dioses, monstruos y héroes convivían con los hombres entre el hielo, el fuego, los festines y las batallas, y cuyos acontecimientos han quedado recogidos en lo que hoy llamamos mitología nórdica, fuente inagotable de sabiduría que ha servido y sirve de inspiración al arte europeo en todas sus facetas. Al mismo tiempo cumple un importante papel en la formación cultural a nivel personal y colectivo,...
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Fully Revised Edition. This amazing novel based on real past life experiences follows the amazing adventures of Leda, a young Atlantean girl, entering the secret world of the Initiate College. Follow her amazing exploits & adventurers! Enjoy a gently unfolding romance & the incredible knowledge revealed within this book. A fascinating read for all ages. A Beacon of Light Book. The Abbotts Books.
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The Rise of the West, winner of the National Book Award for history in 1964, is famous for its ambitious scope and intellectual rigor. In it, McNeill challenges the Spengler-Toynbee view that a number of separate civilizations pursued essentially independent careers, and argues instead that human cultures interacted at every stage of their history. The author suggests that from the Neolithic beginnings of grain agriculture to the present major social...
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Arvisuras are secret runic records of the initiated runic shamans of the 24 Hun tribal confederation, which contain the history of the Huns and the knowledge of the initiated Hun shamans. The shamans have taken an oath to record only the truth, and this sacred runic tradition is called Arvisura, they wrote in runic script on timeless plates. In addition to the history of the Huns, the Arvisuras reveal many mysteries and secrets, such as the relationship...
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An enormous amount of literature exists on Greek law, economics, and political philosophy. Yet no one has written a history of trust, one of the most fundamental aspects of social and economic interaction in the ancient world. In this fresh look at antiquity, Steven Johnstone explores the way democracy and markets flourished in ancient Greece not so much through personal relationships as through trust in abstract systems-including money, standardized...
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Este libro incluye el texto íntegro del Popol Vuh, así como una extensa introducción y comentarios al final de cada capítulo que tienen como objetivo principal la interpretación de los aspectos simbólicos, psicológicos y espirituales que contiene el texto del Popol Vuh; entre ellos, el camino de iniciación y renovación interior, la idea de que el conocimiento esencial o trascendental sólo puede obtenerse en la dimensión subterránea de...
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From Battlefields to Thrones: The Empowered Women of Celtic Lore and History is a groundbreaking exploration of the often overlooked and underestimated role of women in Celtic societies. This book delves into the evidence that suggests Celtic women actively participated in warfare and held positions of power. Through a comprehensive analysis of historical accounts, mythological tales, and archaeological findings, it sheds light on the remarkable stories...
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From the arrival of the first men in Greece to the fall of the Mycenaean palace-town in the thirteenth century B.C., this work captures the essential qualities of each period of pre-classical civilization: the slow development of the Neolithic culture, the rich and original Early Bronze Age, the fruitful yet tragic encounter between Minoans and Mycenaean Empire. The legacy of Mycenaean religion and art is reviewed, including material found in excavated...
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"In the face of entrenched politics in a polarized society, ineffective economic policy in an unequal society, and environmental inaction in a world that is burning, many well-intentioned people are left feeling helpless, dispirited, and most importantly, apathetic, before an immovable force. They recognize the need for structural, legislative, and policy changes to address the legacy of slavery and deeply rooted inequality in the United States in...
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In the dusty town of Cheyenne, 1867, Lone Wilder, a handsome and hardened Confederate soldier, arrives seeking adventure and wealth, a mysterious stranger who rides into town and quickly finds himself caught up in a land war with a wealthy rancher Wilder is a skilled fighter and horseman, and he uses his skills to protect the people he loves and bring justice to the town. The story is full of action, adventure, and romance, and it is sure to keep...
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The Magna Carta has been called the most important document in history. This book highlights the contexts and characters around its creation, as well as the people and events that reiterated its principles, keeping alive a political tradition protecting rights and freedoms that is still in force today.Magna Carta Commentaries is not a long boring academic book, yet contains a great deal of thorough research and original conclusions. The 48 stories...
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Renowned historian William H. McNeil provides a brilliant narrative chronology of the development of Western civilization, representing its socio-political as well as cultural aspects. This sixth edition includes new material for the twentieth-century period and completely revised bibliographies. An invaluable tool for the study of Western civilization, the Handbook is an essential complement to readings in primary and secondary sources such as those...
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In "Unwhitewashing American History," author Oswald D. B. embarks on a powerful and eye-opening journey, shattering the whitewashed versions of America's past that have long dominated the mainstream narrative. Through meticulous research and a captivating storytelling style, this book challenges readers to confront the uncomfortable truths that have been systematically suppressed, revealing the diverse, complex, and often marginalized experiences...
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"Migrations d'Africains blancs et noirs durant l'Antiquité" remet en question les idées conventionnelles sur l'émergence des civilisations anciennes. Il explore les mouvements de populations qui ont favorisé la diffusion de l'agriculture, de l'élevage, des industries néolithiques et de l'écriture. En outre, il analyse comment les habitants des vastes régions telles que le Sahara ont réagi à l'aridité croissante, interrogeant ainsi l'existence...
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Who were the Babylonians and where did they come from? What were their contributions to the ancient world? You will be learning the answers to these questions, and more, if you open this ancient history book for children. The presentation of facts in this book was made to match a young learner's attention requirements. Grab a copy now.
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In this sequel to his 2021 book, The Devouring Mother: The Collective Unconscious in the Time of Corona, author Simon Sheridan follows the archetypal breadcrumbs in search of the historical basis for the psychological drivers that increasingly dominate our modern world. Drawing on the work of the great comparative scholars Joseph Campbell, Arnold van Gennep, Oswald Spengler, and Arnold Toynbee, Sheridan expands the concept of the archetype beyond...
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Have you ever paused to wonder what life was like in the ancient times? This book will give you the opportunity to study the Daily Life of a Mayan Family. By looking back to what transpired in the past and how lives were lived the, you can have a better appreciation of the present. You might even learn to thank the people who made living much more comfortable.
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Did you know that the Inca Empire used to be the largest in the entire South America? Its society was built to adapt to regional environments and local ideologies. When they were discovered by Westerners, they were already thriving on their own. Much can be learned from the History of the Inca Empire. So go ahead and secure a copy of this book today!
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Jamila und Makena sind zwei beste Freundinnen im Teenageralter, die davon träumen, FBI-Detektive zu werden. Als ihr Schulauftrag sie dazu bringt, das Verschwinden der verlorenen Kolonie Roanoke zu untersuchen, decken sie ein jahrhundertealtes Geheimnis auf. Was geschah mit den 115 Siedlern, die 1590 spurlos verschwanden? Diese entschlossenen jugendlichen Detektive tauchen in die Geschichte ein, setzen Hinweise zusammen und decken Geheimnisse auf,...
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