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For centuries, women have led armies, defended kingdoms, and fought for freedombut history often buried their names beneath those of kings and conquerors. Blades and Crowns uncovers the extraordinary lives of women warriors from across the ages: queens who commanded legions, rebels who defied empires, and soldiers who disguised themselves for the right to fight. Spanning cultures and continents, these stories blend meticulous research with vivid storytelling to reveal how bravery knows no gender. From Boudica and Tomoe Gozen to the female resistance fighters of the 20th century, this book celebrates courage in its purest form and redefines what it means to be a warrior.

Piracy was never only a mans world. Storms and Crowns unveils the real lives of the Pirate Queensfierce, cunning, and commanding women who ruled the oceans with intelligence and fire. From Anne Bonny and Mary Read in the Caribbean to Ching Shih, the Chinese pirate who led an armada that rivaled nations, these warriors of the waves defied not only kings and navies but history itself. This book brings their stories to life with riveting detail, separating truth from legend and uncovering how they navigated power, loyalty, and survival in a ruthless age. Equal parts adventure and empowerment, it reclaims the legacy of women who conquered the seasand history forgot.

What happened to the civilizations that once ruled the worldand why did they disappear? Vanished Worlds takes readers on a thrilling journey through historys greatest enigmas, from Atlantis and the Indus Valley to the Maya and the Ancestral Puebloans. Blending cutting-edge archaeological discoveries with historical analysis, this book reveals the real reasons these societies rose to greatness and collapsed into silence. Were they undone by nature, war, or something deeper within human ambition? Through gripping narratives and vivid reconstructions, Vanished Worlds uncovers the lessons these fallen empires hold for our modern agereminding us that even historys giants can fade into dust.

Long before oil or gold, it was spices that drove exploration, conquest, and commerce. Empires of Flavor traces the thrilling journey of pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and saffron across centuries of human ambitionfrom the spice forests of Indonesia and the markets of India to the silk roads of Arabia and the trading posts of Europe. This book reveals how the quest for taste and profit built empires, launched voyages of discovery, and transformed cultures. Richly detailed and vividly written, it uncovers how humble ingredients became powerful currencies of control, shaping todays global economy and culinary landscape.

Em seu quinto livro de memórias, Maya Angelou nos conta do período em que viveu em Gana, nos anos 1960, época em que muitos afro-americanos buscavam na África uma reconexão com suas raízes. Maya tem

«Una exposición desgarradora e incendiaria de la verdadera Maldición de los Kennedy: el legado de generaciones de misoginia, asesinato y caos familiar». KAREN ABBOTTEl apellido Kennedy ha sido sinóni

Cuando la Dama de Elche fue descubierta, allá en 1897, se dijo que condensaba la esencia de España misma. Hoy miramos esta escultura con una distancia más objetiva, pero igual de intrigados. De entre todos los pueblos que habitaron en la peninsula antes de la llegada de los romanos, los iberos de la region meridional fueron los unicos que tallaron en piedra a sus mujeres aristocratas, y solo durante un breve periodo. La explicacion al enigma requiere reconstruir de la mano de la arqueologia los vestigios de aquel fascinante mundo perdido donde la mujer jugaba un papel esencial y tenian reservadas parcelas de poder. En las paginas de este libro, el historiador Jesus Manuel de la Cruz Martin desgrana los mas famosos hallazgos y yacimientos desde la Prehistoria hasta la Edad del Hierro para comprender mejor la cultura ibera, tanto en su contexto general como en el ambiente femenino que vivieron estos pueblos. Este es el unico camino posible para entender la razon de ser de la Dama de Elche y de todas sus compañeras. Libro ilustrado por la historiadora y arqueologa Silvia Martinez Amoros?

Como historiador, Polibio puede mirar frente a frente a los grandes autores griegos clásicos, y está muy por encima de cualquiera de sus contemporáneos del siglo II a. C. Comprendió como nadie el glorioso futuro que le esperaba a Roma y tanto su tecnica narrativa, alejada de artificios innecesarios, como su metodo historiografico convierten sus Historias en una obra clave para la evolucion del genero.Gredos pone a disposicion de los lectores la unica traduccion moderna completa de la obra conservada de Polibio. El tercer y ultimo volumen de Historias reune los textos conservados del resto de la obra (libros XVI a XXXIX), que contribuyen a ofrecer una vision global del talento del autor para describir y analizar una epoca critica de la historia antigua.

Una mirada esclarecedora a la naturaleza adaptable de nuestra memoria para entender cómo su flexibilidad y falibilidad afectan nuestra vida y nos ayudan a sobrevivir y prosperar. Tendemos a pensar que nuestros recuerdos son fotocopias del pasado que almacenamos completamente intactas en algun lugar de nuestro cerebro. En realidad, construimos y reconstruimos nuestros recuerdos cada vez que los evocamos. Calle de la memoria nos invita a recorrer los desarrollos mas punteros en el estudio de la memoria humana, revelandonos de que manera el simple hecho de recordar nuestro pasado esta sujeto a cambios y adaptaciones constantes y por que una memoria defectuosa no siempre es algo negativo.Ciara Greene y Gillian Murphy analizan los multiples beneficios de tener un sistema memoristico flexible y falible: nos ayuda a mantener una identidad coherente, a sostener vinculos sociales y a imaginar de manera vivida futuros posibles. Con todo, la facilidad con la que puede distorsionarse nuestra memoria tambien conlleva riesgos, como ofrecer testimonios erroneos o caer victimas de noticias falsas.Lejos de ser un defecto, esta imperfeccion muestra el modo perfectamente imperfecto en que nuestra mente ha evolucionado para resolver problemas.

Jugador profesional en equipos como Atlante y Atlético Español, RaúlOrvañanos es un cronista imprescindible de las transmisiones de futbol en la historia de la televisión mexicana.En Mi vida es el futbol narra su enorme aficion desde que era un niño hasta convertirse en portero profesional, y sus encuentros con leyendas del balompie como El Rey Pele, "La Tota" Carbajal, Maradona, "Nacho" Trelles o Hugo Sanchez.El autor comparte sus vivencias en una docena de Mundiales, donde ha participado como analista en programas deporti vos que hicieron epoca; asi como su opinion sobre los mejores futbolistas que ha visto jugar o cuyas hazañas ha narrado a lo largo de los años, tales como Cruyff,Beckenbauer, Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo y Messi.A Orvañanos no le tiembla la mano para hablar de la realidad del futbol mexicano, del que cuestiona sus vicios; los torpes manejos de ciertos federativos y la mezquindad de los dueños de equipos. Ademas, repasa el despegue del futbol femenil y critica algunas de las decisiones de la FIFA.Este libro es uno de los testimonios mas valiosos para comprender la magia del juego; su esencia, sus luces y sombras; sus heroes y batallas contado con la caracteristica amenidad y sencillez de un apasionado del microfono. En suma, una lectura imprescindible, no solo para los amantes del futbol.

European history isnt boringits been taught badly. This guide resurrects the past through the dramatic narratives, fascinating personalities, and pivotal moments that actually make you want to keep reading, proving history is more compelling than most fiction when told through human stories rather than textbook summaries.Experience history through narrative: ambitious rulers making catastrophic miscalculations, religious reformers accidentally igniting wars, artists revolutionizing how humanity sees itself, scientists challenging everything their societies believed, revolutionaries changing systems then becoming what they fought, ordinary people surviving extraordinary upheavals, and chance moments redirecting entire civilizations. Learn how personal ambitions, love affairs, feuds, and miscommunications shaped borders, sparked wars, toppled empires, and created the Europe we know today.Understand major eras through their most revealing stories: Roman expansion through ambitious generals and political intrigue, medieval power through church-crown conflicts, Renaissance transformation through competing city-states, Reformation through individual conscience versus institutional power, Enlightenment through radical ideas threatening establishments, nationalist movements through cultural awakening, industrial revolution through human cost and innovation, world wars through decisions that seemed reasonable at the time, and Cold War through ideological battle. From forgotten turning points to famous events revealed with nuance, youll gain historical understanding that sticks because its built on stories that matter.

How do charismatic leaders convince intelligent people to abandon families, surrender finances, and commit unspeakable acts? This revealing examination exposes the psychological manipulation and systematic control that define destructive cults.Youll discover the specific recruitment tactics that target vulnerable individuals, how leaders establish absolute authority through isolation and dependency, the thought reform techniques that break down critical thinking, why smart, educated people fall victim to manipulation, the escalation patterns from benign community to dangerous extremism, and the psychological trauma that makes leaving nearly impossible even when abuse becomes obvious.Through analysis of notorious casesfrom Jonestown and Heavens Gate to NXIVM and modern online radicalizationthis book reveals the common patterns across different ideologies and time periods. Youll understand how cult leaders exploit basic human needs for belonging, purpose, and certainty, transforming those desires into weapons of control.This isnt sensationalized storytellingits a clear examination of coercive persuasion techniques drawn from psychology research and survivor accounts. Youll learn the warning signs of cultic groups, why families struggle to rescue loved ones caught in manipulation, and how recovery from cult involvement requires understanding the depth of psychological conditioning.For those concerned about loved ones in high-control groups, mental health professionals working with former cult members, educators teaching critical thinking and manipulation awareness, and anyone seeking to understand how mass manipulation operates in plain sight.

Some crimes dont just shock the publicthey reshape the entire justice system. This compelling examination explores the historic criminal cases that revealed critical weaknesses in law enforcement, forensic science, and legal procedure, forcing reforms that changed how we pursue justice.Youll discover how wrongful convictions exposed the dangers of eyewitness testimony and unreliable forensics, which murder investigations pioneered fingerprinting and DNA evidence, the cases that established Miranda rights and due process protections, how serial crimes revealed gaps in multi-jurisdiction coordination, the trials that transformed courtroom procedure and evidence standards, and why certain acquittals or convictions sparked public outrage that demanded systemic change.Through detailed narratives of cases like the Lindbergh kidnapping, the Sam Sheppard trial, and the Central Park Five, youll see how each tragedy or miscarriage of justice led to specific legal innovations. These arent just crime storiestheyre the painful lessons that built modern criminal justice systems.Youll understand how forensic science evolved through spectacular failures, why certain constitutional protections exist because specific individuals were denied them, and how media coverage of sensational cases has always influenced legal reform. Each case reveals both human drama and institutional evolution.For true crime enthusiasts who want deeper context, criminal justice students studying legal history, law professionals understanding precedent origins, and anyone curious about how todays justice system learned from yesterdays failures.

Behind the romanticized portrayals lies a darker reality. This comprehensive examination reveals the actual operations, strategies, and evolution of organized crime syndicates that built billion-dollar criminal empires through violence, corruption, and sophisticated business methods.Youll explore how the Italian Mafia rose from Sicilian origins to American power, the internal codes, hierarchies, and brutal enforcement that maintained control, how criminal enterprises infiltrated legitimate businesses and politics, the economics of illegal industries from bootlegging to drug trafficking, turf wars and power struggles that left bodies in the streets, and how law enforcement eventually dismantled major crime families through RICO prosecutions and informants.Drawing from court records, FBI investigations, and firsthand testimony, this book strips away the myth to show organized crime as it actually operatednot noble outlaws but calculating criminals who destroyed communities while enriching themselves. Youll understand the business logic behind territorial control, the psychology of omerta and loyalty enforcement, and why these organizations proved so resilient despite relentless prosecution.From the Five Families of New York to the Chicago Outfit, from Prohibition-era bootleggers to modern international cartels, this history traces how organized crime adapted to changing times while maintaining core principles of power through fear, profit through monopoly, and survival through corruption.For true crime readers seeking factual accounts over fiction, criminology students studying organized criminal enterprises, and anyone fascinated by how shadow economies operate parallel to legitimate society.

What drives someone to commit violent crimes? How do investigators develop psychological profiles that help solve cases? This comprehensive guide reveals the science and methodology behind criminal psychology and behavioral profiling.Youll explore how profilers analyze crime scenes for behavioral evidence, the psychological typologies of different offender categories, how childhood trauma and environmental factors shape criminal behavior, the distinction between organized and disorganized offenders, interview and interrogation techniques used by professionals, and the limitations and ethical considerations of psychological profiling.Drawing from real cases, established psychological research, and proven investigative methods, this book demystifies the profiling process. Youll understand how professionals move from physical evidence to behavioral insights, how they distinguish patterns from coincidence, and why some profiles lead to breakthroughs while others mislead investigations.From serial offenders and psychopathy to arson investigation and threat assessment, this guide covers the major areas where criminal psychology intersects with law enforcement. Youll learn the difference between Hollywood portrayals and actual profiling work, gaining realistic insight into how behavioral analysis contributes to criminal investigations.For criminology students, aspiring forensic psychologists, law enforcement professionals seeking deeper psychological understanding, and true crime enthusiasts who want to understand the science behind the stories.

The Space Race captured the worlds imaginationbut behind the astronauts were countless unrecognized minds who made liftoff possible. Beyond the Stars shines light on the engineers, programmers, mathematicians, and visionariesmen and women alikewhose brilliance and grit turned Cold War dreams into cosmic reality. From hidden laboratories to mission control rooms, this book reveals the personal sacrifices, political struggles, and scientific breakthroughs that defined a generation. Through compelling storytelling and historical insight, it uncovers how collaboration, courage, and quiet genius built humanitys path to the starsreminding us that true exploration begins on Earth, with those willing to challenge the impossible.

Behind every major scientific discovery stands more than geniusoften, its courage against invisibility. Hidden Genius uncovers the remarkable lives of women whose groundbreaking work changed our understanding of the world but were denied the recognition they deserved. From physicists and chemists to biologists and computer pioneers, this book celebrates the minds that helped map DNA, power computers, launch rockets, and unlock the mysteries of the universe. Through rich storytelling and historical insight, it restores their legacies and reveals how they overcame systemic barriers to make discoveries that still shape our lives today. A must-read for anyone who believes progress deserves to remember all its creators.

Evelin tenía veintiún años cuando un timbrazo cambió su vida para siempre. Era un jueves como tantos otros en Mar del Plata cuando la policía irrumpió en la casa que compartía con sus padres. ¿El motivo? La sospecha de que era hija de desaparecidos. La culpabilidad que recaia sobre sus padres de crianza, que hasta entonces consideraba como propios, hizo que durante muchos años Evelin se negara a hacerse el examen de adn solicitado tanto por la justicia como por las organizaciones de Derechos Humanos. A partir de ese momento, se abrio para ella un largo derrotero judicial y mediatico, que sento jurisprudencia y la enfrento con poderes que desconocia. Pero tambien, junto con la revelacion de la verdad, llego otra oportunidad: la de comenzar un camino de autoconocimiento que continua hasta el dia de hoy, no solo respecto de su verdadera identidad, sino tambien de su forma de estar en el mundo, de comprender lo que paso y de como continuar siendo feliz a pesar de todo. En este libro, la autora nos acerca su vida, sin buscar culpables ni emitir condenas, solo contando en primera persona como pudo reconstruirse desde las ruinas de su propia historia.

“Contar muertos” fue, durante años, un modo despectivo de referirse a la labor de los primeros historiadores que se atrevieron a rastrear las huellas de las víctimas de la Guerra Civil y la dictadura

Abre una ventana íntima y reveladora al universo cotidiano, familiar y empresarial del historiador y bibliógrafo Joaquín García Icazbalceta (1825-1894). Dirigidas a su hijo Luis entre 1877 y 1894, estas cartas permiten adentrarse en los años de madurez de uno de los intelectuales mas influyentes del Mexico decimononico, cuando alternaba sus labores de erudito con la gestion de las haciendas familiares en los alrededores de la Ciudad de Mexico.Las misivas, escritas desde las haciendas familiares, lo mismo abordan la administracion agricola y los problemas con trabajadores y tierras que las reflexiones sobre disciplina, prudencia y responsabilidad. El tono didactico revela la faceta de Icazbalceta como padre y formador, al tiempo que retrata las tensiones entre tradicion y modernizacion en el campo.Con anotaciones que contextualizan nombres, lugares y sucesos, este epistolario ofrece un testimonio invaluable de la vida cotidiana y de las mentalidades de la elite letrada del siglo XIX, complementando la imagen del erudito con su dimension mas personal.