Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to European History 2nd Edition written by Nathan Barber and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Fascinating, fact-filled writing that delivers hundreds of years in the life of the European continent • Terrific supplementary reading for AP History students
Download or read book Complete Idiot s Guide to European History written by Nathan Barber and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a history of the European nations, from the time of their emergence from the Middle Ages in the thirteenth century and the Renaissance to the French Revolution, the period of industrialization, and the wars of the twentieth century.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to World History 2nd Edition written by Timothy Hall, M.A. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Puts world events in a context that is relevant for today's students and casual readers Updated to include the significant events from the past several years
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the Middle Ages written by Timothy C. Hall M.A. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-02-03 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shed some light on one of history’s darkest periods. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Middle Ages gives readers the beginning, middle, and end of the era, starting with the fall of the Roman Empire in the year 550 and ending with the Renaissance in 1500—and covers some uncomfortable similarities between the so-called “Dark Ages” and today’s “modern world.” - A fascinating, fact-filled book that delivers more than a thousand years of history in easy-to-understand chapters. - Many AP European History students are urged to read an overview of medieval Europe to aid in their understanding of modern Europe, and a number of high schools have adopted elective courses in medieval history. - Complete with a timeline, a who’s who, and guides to further reading and the Middle Ages in film.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Native American History written by Walter C. Fleming and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of the peoples who are now known as the First Americans. Author Walter C. Fleming covers the many different tribes that stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific, including compelling biographies of their greatest leaders. He examines the beliefs, customs, legends and the myriad contributions Native Americans have given to modern society, and details the often tragic history of their conquest by European invaders, their treatment-both historical and recent-under the U.S. government, and the harsh reality of life on today's reservations.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Travel Guide to Planning Your Trip to Europe written by Reid Bramblett and published by MacMillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the British Isles to southern Italy, the "Complete Idiot's Travel Guide" uses an interactive itinerary planner to help readers design the perfect trip. Four-color map. Glossary.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to World War II written by Mitchell Geoffrey Bard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WWII began in 1939 as a European conflict between Germany and an Anglo-French coalition but eventually widened to include most of the nations of the world. It ended in 1945, leaving a new world order dominated by the United States and the USSR. This book features updated and expanded coverage of the fateful D-Day invasion, a critical timeline of major WW II events, and a WW II timeline highlighting the crucial and most important events of the war. It will include details about major battles on land, in the air, and on the sea - starting with Hitler's rise to power and his goal of European conquest; to Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbour; to the decisive battles such as D-Day and the Battle of Midway, which turned the tides of the war toward the Allies.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to 20th century History written by Alan Axelrod and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of the people, events, and ideas that shaped the twentieth century, covering wars and political conflicts, innovations in technology, and the contributions of such great minds as Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to American History written by Alan Axelrod and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to World War I written by Alan Axelrod and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides coverage of the causes leading to war, famous battles, weapons, and the influence on political and cultural development, and includes biographical information on key figures.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Cheeses of the World written by Jeanette Hurt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any way you cut it, cheese has global appeal. Cheese is one of the most varied and flavorful foods in the world. Its unique appeal lies in its range of textures, aromas, flavors, means of production, and milk sources. With this guide, readers will discover everything they need to know about European and American cheeses, including the growth of artisan cheeses, how to shop for cheese, combining cheese with food and drink, cooking cheese, and making cheese. • Over the past two decades, the quality, availability and popularity of artisan cheeses has grown • Cheese consumption has increased from 11.3 to 31.2 pounds per person over the last 30 years • 1 to 3 of the supermarkets offer full-service cheese counters with up to 300 varieties
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Music History written by Michael Miller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully composed journey through music history! Music history is a required course for all music students. Unfortunately, the typical music history book is dry and academic, focusing on rote memorization of important composers and works. This leads many to think that the topic is boring, but bestselling author Michael Miller proves that isn’t so. This guide makes music history interesting and fun, for both music students and older music lovers. • Covers more than Western “classical” music—also includes non-Western music and uniquely American forms such as jazz • More than just names and dates—puts musical developments in context with key historical events
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Jazz written by Alan Axelrod and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the origins and history of jazz, its major artists, and its stylistic varieties, and offers suggestions for assembling a recording collection
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Vampires written by Jay Stevenson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vampires are the hottest topic in popular culture today. From the now classic novels of Anne Rice, to the mega-selling series by Stephanie Meyer to the hit HBO series True Blood based on the bestselling novels of Charlaine Harris, the undead are certainly not dead in terms of books sales. Now, those curious about the history and lore of these creatures can get up to speed in the refreshed edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vampires. It provides a detailed explanation of the origins of vampires and insight into the fascination they hold in literature and belief. • Complete history and origins of this mythic creature • An explanation of the various rules that vampires exist by • A lively and exhaustive literary discussion of vampires and their importance in fiction
Download or read book Complete Idiot s Guide to Nazi Germany written by Robert Smith Thompson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the Third Reich, this book chronicles the events leading up to the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party to the downfall of both.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the Reformation Protestantism written by James S. Bell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-understand history of the Reformation and how it created modern Protestantism, for anyone interested in understanding why the Protestant churches, denominations and beliefs are what they are today.
Download or read book European History For Dummies written by Seán Lang and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read about the world's smallest continent's incredible history: From Greek gods and mad Roman emperors to kings, queens, Visigoths, and Normans You meet Visigoths in Africa and Normans in Sicily; an Italian who talked to his books and another who conquered a kingdom and gave it away; Roman emperors who weren't Roman; and Holy Roman Emperors who weren't holy (or Roman). This is the story of Europe's rich history rolled into one thrilling account in plain English. European History For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey through the disasters, triumphs, people, power, and politics that have shaped the Europe we know today - and you'll meet some incredible characters along the way! From Roman relics to the Renaissance, World Wars, and Eurovision, this accessible guide packs in the facts alongside fun tidbits and brings the past alive. You meet the two Catholic kings of Spain (one was a woman) and the Spanish king who never smiled. You discover a German monk who split Europe in two because he was so afraid of going to hell. And what about the great European war that started when two nobles were thrown out of a window onto a dungheap? Well, at least they had a soft landing. If you don't remember much of what you learned about European history at school, if you didn't like those dry school textbooks, if you think European history sounds a bit hard, but you're interested anyway, this is the book for you. Inside you'll discover: The varied history of the world's smallest continent, its origins, and its huge impact on the world How the Romans shaped the ancient world, what they learned from the Greeks, and what they lost to the barbarian tribes The many battles of the Middle Ages and the leaders who waged them The medieval people's great achievements in building and learning Europeans' world explorers, including Columbus and Vasco da Gama Unfortunate religious wars and the persecution of witches Europe's world domination in the 18th and 19th centuries The world wars of the 20th century European life today Get your own copy of European History For Dummies to learn all of that and more -- including the ten Europeans who dominated the continent, ten unforgettable dates, and ten European locales you'll absolutely want to visit.
