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The Gene

An Intimate History

par Siddhartha Mukherjee ...

Lu par Dennis Boutsikaris ...

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19 heure 23 min

2017 Audie Award Finalist for Non-FictionThe #1 NEW YORK TIMES BestsellerThe basis for the PBS Ken Burns Documentary The Gene: An Intimate HistoryFrom the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies—a fascinating history of the gene and “a magisterial account of how human minds have laboriously, ingeniously picked apart what makes us tick” (Elle).<... ... En savoir plus

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2017 Audie Award Finalist for Non-FictionThe #1 NEW YORK TIMES BestsellerThe basis for the PBS Ken Burns Documentary The Gene: An Intimate HistoryFrom the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies—a fascinating history of the gene and “a magisterial account of how human minds have laboriously, ingeniously picked apart what makes us tick” (Elle).<...
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The Story of Civilization Volume 1: The Ancient World

par Phillip Campbell ...

Lu par Kevin Gallagher ...

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8 heure 40 min

Talented voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher returns to bring children the history of the world in this riveting reading of The Story of Civilization: The Ancient World. This follows his immensely popular reading of TAN Book’s The Story of the Bible. Your children will be transported back in time through the sound effects, music and voice acting that complements the reading of the ... En savoir plus

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Talented voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher returns to bring children the history of the world in this riveting reading of The Story of Civilization: The Ancient World. This follows his immensely popular reading of TAN Book’s The Story of the Bible. Your children will be transported back in time through the sound effects, music and voice acting that complements the reading of the
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Humankind

A Hopeful History

par Rutger Bregman ...

Lu par Rutger Bregman, Thomas Judd ...

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11 heure 37 min

This instant New York Times bestseller proves humanity thrives in a crisis and that our innate kindness and cooperation have been the greatest factors in our long-term success as a species.If there is one belief that has united the left and the right, psychologists and philosophers, ancient thinkers and modern ones, it is the tacit assumption that humans are bad. It's a notion that drives ... En savoir plus

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This instant New York Times bestseller proves humanity thrives in a crisis and that our innate kindness and cooperation have been the greatest factors in our long-term success as a species.If there is one belief that has united the left and the right, psychologists and philosophers, ancient thinkers and modern ones, it is the tacit assumption that humans are bad. It's a notion that drives
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Bloodlands

Europe Between Hitler and Stalin

par Timothy Snyder ...

Lu par Ralph Cosham ...

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19 heure 14 min

The definitive history of Hitler and Stalin's politics of mass killing, explaining why Ukraine has been at the center of Western history for the last century, from the author of the international bestseller, On Tyranny**.**Americans call the Second World War "the Good War." But before it even began, America's ally Stalin had killed millions of his own citizens, and kept killing them during and ... En savoir plus

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The definitive history of Hitler and Stalin's politics of mass killing, explaining why Ukraine has been at the center of Western history for the last century, from the author of the international bestseller, On Tyranny**.**Americans call the Second World War "the Good War." But before it even began, America's ally Stalin had killed millions of his own citizens, and kept killing them during and
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Millennium

The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom

par Tom Holland ...

Lu par Tom Holland, Mark Meadows ...

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17 heure 32 min

Bestselling historian and broadcaster Tom Holland gives a thrilling panoramic account of the birth of the new Western Europe in the year 1000'An exhilarating sweep across European history either side of the year 1000; riveting' ALLAN MASSIE, SPECTATOR'I relished the blood and thunder narrative - the work of a great storyteller at his best' DOMINIC SANDBROOK, EVENING STANDARD'A splendid, highly ... En savoir plus

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Bestselling historian and broadcaster Tom Holland gives a thrilling panoramic account of the birth of the new Western Europe in the year 1000'An exhilarating sweep across European history either side of the year 1000; riveting' ALLAN MASSIE, SPECTATOR'I relished the blood and thunder narrative - the work of a great storyteller at his best' DOMINIC SANDBROOK, EVENING STANDARD'A splendid, highly
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Proto

How One Ancient Language Went Global

par Laura Spinney ...

Lu par Emma Spurgin-Hussey ...

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9 heure 3 min

Bloomsbury presents Proto by Laura Spinney, read by Emma Spurgin-HusseyThe enthralling story of how today’s largest language family, spoken by nearly half the world’s population, descended from one ancient dialect.Daughter. Duhitár-. Dustr. Dukte. Listen to these English, Sanskrit, Armenian and Lithuanian words, all meaning the same thing, and you hear echoes of one of history’s most unlikely ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents Proto by Laura Spinney, read by Emma Spurgin-HusseyThe enthralling story of how today’s largest language family, spoken by nearly half the world’s population, descended from one ancient dialect.Daughter. Duhitár-. Dustr. Dukte. Listen to these English, Sanskrit, Armenian and Lithuanian words, all meaning the same thing, and you hear echoes of one of history’s most unlikely
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A People’s History of the World

From the Stone Age to the New Millennium

par Chris Harman ...

Lu par Napoleon Ryan ...

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29 heure 44 min

Chris Harman describes the shape and course of human history as a narrative of ordinary people forming and re-forming complex societies in pursuit of common human goals. Interacting with the forces of technological change as well as the impact of powerful individuals and revolutionary ideas, these societies have engendered events familiar to every schoolchild—from the empires of antiquity to the ... En savoir plus

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Chris Harman describes the shape and course of human history as a narrative of ordinary people forming and re-forming complex societies in pursuit of common human goals. Interacting with the forces of technological change as well as the impact of powerful individuals and revolutionary ideas, these societies have engendered events familiar to every schoolchild—from the empires of antiquity to the
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The Story of Greece and Rome

par Tony Spawforth ...

Lu par Steven Crossley ...

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16 heure 7 min

The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story ... En savoir plus

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The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story
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Sapiens (Nova edição)

Uma breve história da humanidade

par Yuval Noah Harari ...

Lu par Antonio Fagundes ...

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17 heure 52 min

Na nova edição do livro que conquistou milhões de leitores ao redor do mundo, Yuval Noah Harari questiona tudo o que sabemos sobre a trajetória humana no planeta ao explorar quem somos, como chegamos até aqui e por quais caminhos ainda poderemos seguir. Com narração de Antonio Fagundes.O planeta Terra tem cerca de 4,5 bilhões de anos. Numa fração ínfima desse tempo, uma espécie entre incontáveis ... En savoir plus

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Na nova edição do livro que conquistou milhões de leitores ao redor do mundo, Yuval Noah Harari questiona tudo o que sabemos sobre a trajetória humana no planeta ao explorar quem somos, como chegamos até aqui e por quais caminhos ainda poderemos seguir. Com narração de Antonio Fagundes.O planeta Terra tem cerca de 4,5 bilhões de anos. Numa fração ínfima desse tempo, uma espécie entre incontáveis
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The Fear and the Freedom

How the Second World War Changed Us

par Keith Lowe ...

Lu par John Lee ...

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16 heure 18 min

The Fear and the Freedom is Keith Lowe's follow-up to Savage Continent. While that book painted a picture of Europe in all its horror as World War II was ending, The Fear and the Freedom looks at all that has happened since, focusing on the changes that were brought about because of World War II—simultaneously one of the most catastrophic and most innovative events in history. It killed millions ... En savoir plus

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The Fear and the Freedom is Keith Lowe's follow-up to Savage Continent. While that book painted a picture of Europe in all its horror as World War II was ending, The Fear and the Freedom looks at all that has happened since, focusing on the changes that were brought about because of World War II—simultaneously one of the most catastrophic and most innovative events in history. It killed millions
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India

A History

par John Keay ...

Lu par Mike Fraser ...

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33 heure 25 min

The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East.India’s history begins with a highly advanced urban civilisation in the Indus valley, regressing to a tribal and pastoral ... En savoir plus

$57.59 CAD

The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East.India’s history begins with a highly advanced urban civilisation in the Indus valley, regressing to a tribal and pastoral
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Between Two Rivers

Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History

par Moudhy Al-Rashid ...

Lu par Moudhy Al-Rashid ...

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7 heure 21 min

Thousands of years ago, in a part of the world we now call ancient Mesopotamia, people began writing things down for the very first time.What they left behind, in a vast region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, preserves leaps in human ingenuity. But they also capture breathtakingly intimate, raw, and relatable moments, like a dog's paw prints as it accidentally stepped into fresh clay, or ... En savoir plus

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Thousands of years ago, in a part of the world we now call ancient Mesopotamia, people began writing things down for the very first time.What they left behind, in a vast region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, preserves leaps in human ingenuity. But they also capture breathtakingly intimate, raw, and relatable moments, like a dog's paw prints as it accidentally stepped into fresh clay, or
... En savoir plus
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The Library of Ancient Wisdom

Mesopotamia and the Making of History

par Selena Wisnom ...

Lu par Catherine Bailey ...

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12 heure

Brought to you by Penguin.The story of the ancient world’s most spectacular library, and the civilization that created itWhen a team of Victorian archaeologists dug into a grassy hill in Iraq, they chanced upon one of the oldest and greatest stores of knowledge ever seen: the library of the Assyrian emperor Ashurbanipal, seventh century BCE ruler of a huge swathe of the ancient Middle East known ... En savoir plus

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Brought to you by Penguin.The story of the ancient world’s most spectacular library, and the civilization that created itWhen a team of Victorian archaeologists dug into a grassy hill in Iraq, they chanced upon one of the oldest and greatest stores of knowledge ever seen: the library of the Assyrian emperor Ashurbanipal, seventh century BCE ruler of a huge swathe of the ancient Middle East known
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Una historia de España

par Arturo Pérez-Reverte ...

Lu par Arturo López ...

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8 heure 15 min

Un relato ácido, divertido, personal y poco ortodoxo de Arturo Pérez-Reverte sobre la historia de España.A lo largo de los 91 capítulos más el epílogo de los que consta el libro, Arturo Pérez-Reverte narra los principales acontecimientos ocurridos desde los orígenes de nuestra historia y hasta el final de la Transición con una mirada subjetiva, construida con las dosis exactas de lecturas, ... En savoir plus

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Un relato ácido, divertido, personal y poco ortodoxo de Arturo Pérez-Reverte sobre la historia de España.A lo largo de los 91 capítulos más el epílogo de los que consta el libro, Arturo Pérez-Reverte narra los principales acontecimientos ocurridos desde los orígenes de nuestra historia y hasta el final de la Transición con una mirada subjetiva, construida con las dosis exactas de lecturas,
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Underground Railroad to Mexico, The: The History and Legacy of the Southern Routes to Freedom for American Slaves

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par KC Wayman ...

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1 heures 47 min

The Underground Railroad is one of the most taught topics to young schoolchildren, and every American is familiar with the idea of fugitive slaves escaping to Canada and the North with the help of determined abolitionists and even former escaped slaves like Harriet Tubman. The secrecy involved in the Underground Railroad made it one of the most mysterious aspects of the mid-19th century in America ... En savoir plus

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The Underground Railroad is one of the most taught topics to young schoolchildren, and every American is familiar with the idea of fugitive slaves escaping to Canada and the North with the help of determined abolitionists and even former escaped slaves like Harriet Tubman. The secrecy involved in the Underground Railroad made it one of the most mysterious aspects of the mid-19th century in America
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Die Han-Dynastie: Geschichte und Erbe des einflussreichsten Reiches des alten China

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Torsten Hartmann ...

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1 heures 27 min

Schon vor der ersten chinesischen Dynastie gab es auf dem Gebiet des heutigen China komplexe Gesellschaften, die sich in Siedlungen organisierten, wobei die wichtigsten Siedlungen durch Stampflehmwände geschützt waren. Die erste Dynastie, die Shang (1600-1050 v. Chr.), errichtete bereits um 1.550 v. Chr. große Mauern.[1] Im Gegensatz zu späteren Mauern, die entlang einer strategischen ... En savoir plus

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Schon vor der ersten chinesischen Dynastie gab es auf dem Gebiet des heutigen China komplexe Gesellschaften, die sich in Siedlungen organisierten, wobei die wichtigsten Siedlungen durch Stampflehmwände geschützt waren. Die erste Dynastie, die Shang (1600-1050 v. Chr.), errichtete bereits um 1.550 v. Chr. große Mauern.[1] Im Gegensatz zu späteren Mauern, die entlang einer strategischen
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Homo habilis and Homo erectus: The History and Legacy of Modern Humans’ Direct Ancestors

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Victoria Woodson ...

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3 heure 39 min

The evolutionary path from the original primates to modern man is a long one and has taken many twists and turns, but naturally, as the fossil record grows, scientists gain a more complete understanding of our own mental and physical history in terms of genetics and anatomy. However, the correct order and relationships of the various specimen types are difficult to pin down. Many representative ... En savoir plus

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The evolutionary path from the original primates to modern man is a long one and has taken many twists and turns, but naturally, as the fossil record grows, scientists gain a more complete understanding of our own mental and physical history in terms of genetics and anatomy. However, the correct order and relationships of the various specimen types are difficult to pin down. Many representative
... En savoir plus
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Napoleon’s Great Escapes: The History of Napoleon’s Escapes from Egypt and Elba

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par KC Wayman ...

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2 heure 14 min

In addition to being unable to be reinforced or supplied by sea, Napoleon's ambitions to establish a permanent presence in Egypt were further frustrated by a number of uprisings. Early in 1799, Napoleon advanced against France’s erstwhile enemy, the Ottoman Empire, invading modern Syria (then the province of Damascus) and conquering the cities of Gaza, Jaffa, Arish and Haifa. However, with the ... En savoir plus

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In addition to being unable to be reinforced or supplied by sea, Napoleon's ambitions to establish a permanent presence in Egypt were further frustrated by a number of uprisings. Early in 1799, Napoleon advanced against France’s erstwhile enemy, the Ottoman Empire, invading modern Syria (then the province of Damascus) and conquering the cities of Gaza, Jaffa, Arish and Haifa. However, with the
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Success among Nations

par Emil Reich ...

Lu par Adrian Vale ...

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7 heure 7 min

Step into a sweeping, provocative tour of world history that asks a timeless question: why do some nations surge ahead while others stall or fall? In Success Among Nations, Emil Reich blends grand narrative with sharp psychological insight to trace the forces—economic, political, intellectual, and spiritual—that have shaped civilizations from ancient Egypt and Babylon to Greece, Rome, Renaissance ... En savoir plus

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Step into a sweeping, provocative tour of world history that asks a timeless question: why do some nations surge ahead while others stall or fall? In Success Among Nations, Emil Reich blends grand narrative with sharp psychological insight to trace the forces—economic, political, intellectual, and spiritual—that have shaped civilizations from ancient Egypt and Babylon to Greece, Rome, Renaissance
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History of Cold War

par Introbooks Team ...

Lu par Andrea Giordani ...

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38 min

World War II has been that topic of discussion for long time of period and almost everyone is already aware of that. This was the global war which lasted for seven long years from the date of 1939 to 1945, the conflicts related to which were already in action. Though, this war ended in 1945, there were still some things which could be seen as the result of this conflict, among which the one name ... En savoir plus

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World War II has been that topic of discussion for long time of period and almost everyone is already aware of that. This was the global war which lasted for seven long years from the date of 1939 to 1945, the conflicts related to which were already in action. Though, this war ended in 1945, there were still some things which could be seen as the result of this conflict, among which the one name
... En savoir plus
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Untold Chronicles of Cancer, The: A Riveting Exploration of Humanity’s Toughest Battle

"Elevate your understanding of cancer! Dive into compelling audio lessons that explore humanity's toughest battle."

par Asher Radcliffe ...

Lu par Nick Porter ...

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2 heure 3 min

The Untold Chronicles of Cancer: A Riveting Exploration of Humanity’s Toughest Battle⭐️⭐️ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐️⭐️Are you ready to delve into the complexities of cancer and enhance your understanding through compelling narratives?Looking for an insightful guide that offers essential knowledge and personal accounts of resilience in the face of adversity?Your searc... ... En savoir plus

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The Untold Chronicles of Cancer: A Riveting Exploration of Humanity’s Toughest Battle⭐️⭐️ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐️⭐️Are you ready to delve into the complexities of cancer and enhance your understanding through compelling narratives?Looking for an insightful guide that offers essential knowledge and personal accounts of resilience in the face of adversity?Your searc...
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Az egyetemes történelem összefoglalója

par Valero Pujol ...

Lu par Jordi Savall ...

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17 heure 51 min

Induljon el egy lenyűgöző utazásra az emberiség történelmének évezredein át Valero Pujol "Az egyetemes történelem összefoglalója" című művével. Élénk és magával ragadó előadásmóddal vezeti végig Önt a szerző az első civilizációk születésétől a nagy birodalmak felemelkedésén és bukásán át egészen a modern világot formáló fordulópontokig. Találkozni fog nagy uralkodókkal, úttörő felfedezésekkel, ... En savoir plus

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Induljon el egy lenyűgöző utazásra az emberiség történelmének évezredein át Valero Pujol "Az egyetemes történelem összefoglalója" című művével. Élénk és magával ragadó előadásmóddal vezeti végig Önt a szerző az első civilizációk születésétől a nagy birodalmak felemelkedésén és bukásán át egészen a modern világot formáló fordulópontokig. Találkozni fog nagy uralkodókkal, úttörő felfedezésekkel,
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Myths of India, The: The History and Legacy of Mythology across the Indian Subcontinent

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par KC Wayman ...

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2 heure 9 min

Though it was one of the most advanced civilizations of its time and responsible for the most ancient prehistoric urban sites across the Indian subcontinent, the Indus Valley Civilization was forgotten for millennia, until 20th century archaeologists rediscovered and began excavations at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. Although the civilization primarily flourished between approximately 3000 and 1500 ... En savoir plus

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Though it was one of the most advanced civilizations of its time and responsible for the most ancient prehistoric urban sites across the Indian subcontinent, the Indus Valley Civilization was forgotten for millennia, until 20th century archaeologists rediscovered and began excavations at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. Although the civilization primarily flourished between approximately 3000 and 1500
... En savoir plus
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Timeline of Intelligent Life on Earth, The

From Millions of Years Ago To the Present

par Martin K. Ettington ...

Lu par Martin K. Ettington ...

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5 heure 14 min

I’m fascinated with Ancient History because there are continuous new discoveries which push back the dawn of civilization by thousands of years. In the last couple of decades, the discoveries at Gobekli Tepe in eastern Turkey pushed back man-made structures to the time period of 9,000-11,000 B.C. Thousands of years before the next know civilizations existed.This book includes my research on ... En savoir plus

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I’m fascinated with Ancient History because there are continuous new discoveries which push back the dawn of civilization by thousands of years. In the last couple of decades, the discoveries at Gobekli Tepe in eastern Turkey pushed back man-made structures to the time period of 9,000-11,000 B.C. Thousands of years before the next know civilizations existed.This book includes my research on
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