Dominic Haynes – författare

Three 1-hour histories of America, Canada, and England... nations divided in their history, peoples, and culture, yet bound by a willingness to sacrifice everything for independence, power, and prosperity.

America, Canada, and England have been a backdrop to some of the fiercest battles and struggles for supremacy. These countries have created mighty armies, forged unique identities, and dreamed up fascinating ideologies that sought to further the rights they felt they had won with blood, sweat, and tears.

This 3-in-1 collection highlights the challenges, achievements, and disparate goals of each of these nations, revealing their fascinating alliances, spirited rebellions, and fierce defense of what they deemed or desired to be theirs. In each of these 3 books, you will discover:

A Brief History of America: Contradictions & Divisions in the United States from the Revolutionary Era to the Present Day

The deep contradiction woven into the tapestry that makes up the history of the United StatesEarly tensions that led to the colonies'' desire for independence from BritainThe formation of the two-party system in the US and George Washington''s dire warnings against its dangersThe regional fractioning of America, the secession of Southern states, and the subsequent Civil WarThe rise of the gilded age - one characterized by industrialization and economic expansionThe Postwar Era spanning 1945-1980, when Cold War paranoia hit the nation like a hurricane

A Brief History of Canada: How the Clash of French, British and Native Empires Forged a Unique Identity

The diversity and richness of Canada''s first peoples - the First Nations, Inuits, and Métis, and the unique skills that each of these cultures possessedHow the Age of Exploration led the Europeans to explore and colonize CanadaThe exciting battles for supremacy in the fur trade between the Hudson''s Bay Company and the Northwest CompanyThe fierce conflict between France and England in North America from 1698 to 1791, featuring the Seven Years'' War - which indirectly sparked the American RevolutionCanada''s exciting journey from a British stronghold to an independent nation - featuring the Red River Resistance and Canada''s involvement in WWI

A Brief History of England: Tracing the Crossroads of Cultures and Conflicts from the Celts to the Modern Era

The ancient influences and ancestors of England - including the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Germanic tribes, Vikings, Normans, and moreThe Norman conquest of England by William the Conqueror and its deep historical and cultural impact - including the introduction of Gothic architectureThe War of the Roses - a period of great political turmoil that would transform English historyThe First English War and the unlikely rise of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the RealmThe apex of the British Empire, and the ensuing battles, bloodshed, and death of Imperialism

And so much more.

Let these books foster your understanding of the way that opposing forces lead to seismic shifts in the timeline of modern history.

Meet the most important thinkers, questions, and movements in Western philosophy-all in a short, easy-to-read book.

Where did we come from? Why are we here? Do we really have free will? How can we truly know anything?

If you''ve ever wondered about these or other big questions-such as the meaning of life, the nature of truth, or the existence of good and evil-you''re not alone. People have been asking these questions for millennia. And in searching for the answers, they built our modern world.

Though Western philosophy is thousands of years old, its legacy influences just about every aspect of our life today. But most people don''t know where that legacy comes from, how it evolved over time, and who had a hand in shaping it.

This book gives a concise, easy-to-read overview of the great people, questions, and ideas that shaped Western thought, including:

The ancient Greeks who lived before Socrates and paved the way for the birth of philosophyThe most famous philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and AristotleThe major religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam that influenced Western thoughtThe Catholic nuns and monks, like Hildegard Von Bingen, who contributed to medieval philosophyThe bold Renaissance thinkers, like Machiavelli and Montaigne, who refused to conform with the Vatican''s attempts to dictate thoughtThe 19th-century German philosophers like Hegel, Kierkegaard, and Nietzche who introduced concepts like liberalism, existentialism, and nihilismThe old ideas that carried over into modern Europe and North America, and how they changed in the process

And much more!

Whether you''re completely new to Western philosophy or already familiar with certain thinkers and movements, this book will give you a clearer picture of the major players who shaped Western thought as we know it today.

Unbiased and easy to read, it''s a great introduction to the history of Western philosophy, the questions humanity has grappled with in every age, and the way these questions have impacted our modern world.

Reading this book will help you:

Understand the forces behind Western societyBecome familiar with history''s most prominent thinkersEngage with some of the biggest questions of all timeGain a solid knowledge base to take your study of philosophy deeper

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