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William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066, permanently changing the landscape of the English countryside and the course of English history. No one debates his importance; whether the influence was good or bad is a much more involved conversation. To understand English history over time, it is important to understand the transition from Anglo-Saxon history of the country to the Anglo-Norman control that existed until approximately the 15th century.

He built the greatest business empire the world had ever seen. He founded incredible libraries, art museums, and donated to charities by the boatload. In this audiobook, we will discover the incredible story of Andrew Carnegie’s life from beginning to end.

Discover the remarkable history of the Maya Civilization...For more than one thousand years, the Maya people dominated areas of Central America and modern-day Mexico and made important advances in architecture, astronomy, mathematics, and medicine. Then, after the Spanish occupation in the 16th century, Maya culture and thinking were deliberately suppressed. Only in the 20th century did scientists appreciate just how advanced these people had been and how important they were in the history of Mesoamerica.

The ingenious artist we know as Michelangelo lived during the Renaissance in Northern Italy, and you could say that he was indeed a Renaissance man - he was a painter, sculptor, poet, and engineer all rolled up into one. Even though it has been some 450 years since his passing, his legacy remains one of the strongest on record. If the burgeoning art student of today wishes to learn from the best, he takes his notes directly from Michelangelo.

In this audiobook, we seek to cut through centuries of bias and preconceived notions when it comes to Marie Antoinette. Never mind what you may think you know about this sensational sovereign; here, we seek to find the real person behind the historical quips and catchphrases.

Pierre-August Renoir, leader of the 19th-century Impressionist movement, spent his entire life perfecting his style. Rejected for decades, he depended on friends for a place to stay and money for painting supplies. Renoir lived in poverty until his 40's, and when he was finally discovered and hailed as a great artist, his health began to fail him. Still, Renoir never gave up his passion for painting. His need to create beauty was the driving force of his life, and throughout rejections and deteriorating health, Renoir retained an optimism that is reflected in his paintings.

The Toltecs are one of the most mysterious and little understood of all the ancient cultures of Mesoamerica. This culture was venerated by later civilizations, such as the Aztecs. Even today, “Toltec knowledge” is used as a kind of shorthand for arcane wisdom from an ancient culture. However, discussing the actual history of the Toltecs is extremely difficult. Much of what we know of these people comes from writings and oral traditions of the Aztecs, as translated and interpreted by the European invaders.

Japanese Emperor Hirohito is one of history’s most enigmatic figures. He led the Japanese during the darkest point of their history as they joined forces with the fascist of Nazi Germany and Italy. Upon Japan’s defeat most believed that Emperor Hirohito would stand trial for the war crimes he was accused of presiding over.

Charles I is one of the most instantly recognizable of the English monarchs. During his reign, the relationship between king and Parliament changed radically, with revolutionary results. A man of deeply held convictions whose refusal to compromise brought about conflict and civil war, King Charles I almost destroyed the English monarchy forever.

The only clue to his identity was a small medallion with the words "Lazarus Gray" stamped on it. He took that name and became one of Sovereign City's greatest heroes, forming an alliance with other lost souls like himself. Together, they are Assistance Unlimited...and now they face their greatest threats ever!

Leigh O'Bannon comes from a long, distinguished, line of Irish who settled in Dullahan Hollow. The opportunity of a lifetime is offered to her after graduation to become the lead archaeologist at a newly discovered Native American burial ground. Leigh quickly discovers all is not as it seems once she and her team reaches the site. The longer Leigh is at the site, the more she begins to realize she is somehow strangely tied to the woman whose remains lie in the grave and the wolf who was buried with her.

In 1963, Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with motor neuron disease and given two years to live. More than half a century later, Hawking had made some of the most significant contributions to our understanding of the universe since Albert Einstein. The world’s most famous physics professor, a best-selling author, and a father of three, Stephen lived his life to its fullest. Bridging the world of theoretical physics with the reach of pop culture, Stephen Hawking became an emblem of human determination and intellectual curiosity.

Although he was born in what was considered the backwaters of the Roman Empire, Saint Augustine of Hippo has long been renowned for his early religious and philosophical thought. He has been called a doctor of the Church for his unrivaled ability of patching up even the most complex of theological questions. He tackled such things as the condition of the soul and the omnipotence of God. During the course of his tenure as bishop of the North-African city of Hippo, Augustine often gained as many critics as he did followers.

Thor gefangen zwischen den gigantischen Kräften von Gut und Böse, als Andronicus und Rafi all ihre schwarze Magie anwenden, um Thors Identität zu zerstören und die Kontrolle über seine Seele zu übernehmen. Unter ihrem Zauber muss Thor seinen bisher größten Kampf ausfechten – aus dem Schatten seines Vaters zu treten, um sich von den Ketten der dunklen Magie zu befreien. Doch dazu ist es womöglich schon zu spät.

In Ritus Der Schwerter (Band #7 im Ring der Zauberei) ringt Thor mit seiner Herkunft: er muss sich damit abfinden wer sein wirklicher Vater ist, ob er sein Geheimnis verraten will und was er zu tun hat. Zu Hause im Ring mit Mycoples an seiner Seite und dem Schwert des Schicksals in der Hand ist Thor fest entschlossen, Rache an Andronicus‘ Armee zu neben und sein Heimatland zu befreien - und endlich um Gwendolyns Hand anzuhalten.

In Angriff Der Tapferkeit verfolgt Thor seine Mission, das gestohlene Schwert des Schicksals zurückzubringen, um den Ring zu retten, weiter. Sie führt ihn immer tiefer in das Reich des Empires. Als er und seine Freunde unerwartet eine Tragödie erleben und sie ein Mitglied ihrer Gruppe verlieren, schweißt sie das enger zusammen als je zuvor. Sie erkennen, dass sie nur gemeinsam die Widrigkeiten, die sich ihnen in den Weg stellen, überwinden können.

In Der Schwur des Ruhms (Buch #5 aus dem Ring der Zauberei) bricht Thor gemeinsam mit seinen Freunden aus der Legion auf eine epische Reise in die unendliche Wildnis des Empire auf um das uralte Schwert des Schicksals zu finden und den Ring zu retten. Thors Freundschaften vertiefen sich auf der Reise zu unbekannten Orten und stehen unerwarteten Monstern gegenüber während sie Seite an Seite in unvorstellbaren Schlachten kämpfen. Sie bereisen exotische Länder, treffen auf Wesen jenseits der Vorstellungskraft.

In Rückruf Null (Buch 6) ist die Übersetzerin des Präsidenten die einzige Eingeweihte einer geheimen Unterhaltung, die unsere Welt ändern könnte. Dadurch wird sie zum Ziel eines Mordanschlags, bei dem man sie zur Strecke bringen will. Agent Null, den wieder die Pflicht ruft, ist möglicherweise der Einzige, der sie noch retten könnte.

The Mahdist War took place at the end of the 19th century between Sudanese rebels and their Egyptian colonizers. A religious leader claiming to be the Islamic Mahdi, Muhammad Ahmad, raised an army and led a movement to guide not only Sudanese Muslims, but Muslims worldwide. He and the Mahdists envisioned a future in which they would live by the teachings of the Qur’an. However, larger global forces, especially those of global imperialism, would stand in their way. From the Mahdist grassroots movement to independence to reconquest, this is the story of the Mahdist War.

Local fireman, Danny Halloway, finds himself in trouble with the law after he finds out that his wife hasn’t been faithful. In the following days, he tries to figure out how to come to terms with it, but runs into some trouble.