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eBook: Wars That Changed History: 50 of the World's Greatest Conflicts
A thorough study of significant wars throughout history and their influence on world affairs--from the Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmore III's Campaigns during 479-459 BCE through the Iraq War of 2003-2011. * Features Illustrations, maps, and photographs to visually engage readers * Discusses the significance of major conflicts and their broad historical consequences * Offers the most recent interpretations as to the causes and effects of each war covered * Provides a list of books for additional reading to expand learning opportunities * Reveals the meaning of the term "tech-tac disjoint" and explains its relevance to to modern use of technology-enabled weaponry
eBook: The Civil Rights Movement
Although slavery in the United States officially ended after the Civil War, prejudice against people of color lasted well into the twentieth and continues today. The Civil Rights Movement reached its peak in mid-twentieth century under the leadership of such figures as Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore the sit-ins, protests, tragedies, and victories of the Civil Rights Movement.
eBook: The Rise of the Black Lives Matter Movement
Since then, it has become one of the largest civil rights movements in American history. The Rise of the Black Lives Matter Movement traces the movement from its origins through its incredible growth, discussing its goals and the ways it hopes to bring about change.
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eBook: Worldmark Modern Conflict and Diplomacy
This set presents easy-to-understand information on 90 global conflicts and diplomatic efforts. It covers specific conflicts that have had a truly global impact, as well as the efforts and organizations focused on solving these conflicts.
eBook: Imperial China : six centuries of all-powerful dynasties
This book tells the story of three powerful dynasties--Yuan, Ming and Qing--that ruled China from 1271 to 1911. The quality of their leadership varied enormously, from accomplished military commanders to child-emperors manipulated by the adults around them. In this book we see how this succession of emperors moulded China's character until the final collapse of the Imperial system in 1911.
