Résultats Éditeur "Audible Studios" dans Histoire

A rogue, slave trader, and murderer, Jim Bowie would die a hero at the famous battle of the Alamo. In this purely American story of reinvention, Bowie leaves his comfortable life in New Orleans to help fight for Texas independence. His resilience and fortitude at the Alamo earned him the admiration of his fellow Texans, and, after his death, Bowie's legend would grow and serve as inspiration for generations to come.

In 1681, King Charles II granted William Penn, a Quaker, sole proprietorship of more than 450,000 acres of land. The colony of Pennsylvania soon offered thousands of European settlers the civil liberties, representative government, and affordable land they wanted.

The Declaration of Independence marked the beginning of the end of England's control of its American colonies. As one of America's most revered statesman, Benjamin Franklin played a key role in the creation of the document. This fictional telling of Franklin's role gives readers insight into his thoughts and emotions during those dramatic times.

How did the colonists of Jamestown and Maryland live and die? Forensic anthropology provides an incredible array of answers. Scientists can look into a grave and determine the skeleton's gender, age at time of death, nationality, and sometimes even economic standing within minutes. Laboratory studies can provide cause of death information.

As the seamstress of the American flag, an enduring symbol of liberty and democracy, Betsy Ross is an integral part of the fabric of American history. Her life story transcends that one great symbol, though. She was a mother, a businesswoman, and a contemporary of George Washington. This biography of Betsy Ross is a window not only into the life of a proud and courageous woman, but also into the early days of our nation.

Best-selling author and screenwriter Alistair MacLean follows Lawrence as he breaks with tradition to live with Arabs and, using modern-day guerrilla tactics, helps them defeat the Turks and gain an independent state. In addition to the enthralling details of the campaign, MacLean provides valuable insight into the origins of the Middle East we know today.

Focusing particularly on George Washington's youth, Sterling North fully captures the spirit of the man as he examines his childhood in colonial Virginia, his early experiences as a member of the militia, and his many other adventures leading up to the Revolutionary War. The fully rounded person who emerges from this captivating portrait is uncomfortable with words, shy with women, totally at home in the outdoors, and deeply in love with the country he helped found.

Quando anche gli ebrei italiani cominciano a essere deportati nei campi di concentramento nazisti, Andra e Tati sono solo due bambine. D'improvviso, si vedono strappare via tutto ciò che hanno; perfino la famiglia è travolta e straziata da eventi inspiegabili. Troppo piccole per capire, Andra e Tati si ritrovano sole e piene di paura. Il mondo comincia a cambiare e diventa un incubo, un'ombra minacciosa che si diffonde ovunque e a cui sembra impossibile sfuggire. Andra e Tati sono solo delle bambine, sì.

Un nonno, quattro nipoti e un viaggio in Grecia. E, poiché il nonno è professore di Letteratura greca, il viaggio si trasforma in un'occasione speciale per conoscere le radici classiche della nostra cultura. Atene, Delfi, Olimpia, Itaca e Micene sono le tappe dell'itinerario percorso; luoghi bellissimi dove rimangono ancora tracce evidenti e suggestive: resti archeologici, legati alle memorie letterarie. Il nonno descrive a Giorgio, Luciana, Andrea e Sara ciò che si trova davanti ai loro occhi e il racconto si sposta poi alla storia e all'epica che da questi luoghi sono evocate.

Learning about history helps us understand how we got where we are today—and how to make the world a better place. From the rise of Mesopotamia in the distant past to the global pandemic of 2020, this kid-friendly journey takes young learners through thousands of years of history, one key event at a time.