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A bestselling historian recounts the epic clash that ended the Renaissance and pushed Islam to the gates of Vienna In Warriors of God and Dogs of God, James Reston, Jr., brought two epochal events in the struggle between Islam and Christendom to readers eager to understand the roots of the present-day conflict. With his unwavering eye for detail, Reston now weaves a captivating narrative that examines a pivotal period in that centuries- long war, which found Europe at its most vulnerable and Islam on the attack. This saga of colliding worlds is propelled by two astonishing young...

Known for stunning advancements in architecture, technology, and sanitation, Rome was a civilization rich in accomplishments. In this comprehensive work, readers will learn about the rise of the Roman Empire, the most interesting historical figures of the era, the height and downfall of Rome’s power, and the influence Ancient Rome still has on culture today. Conocido por sus avances en la arquitectura, la tecnología y el saneamiento, Roma fue una civilización rica en logros. En este libro fascinante, los lectores descubrirán las condiciones que posibilitaron su surgimiento, la historia y ...

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Es inevitable -explica la autora- plantear la filiacin entre revolucin hispnica y Revolucin francesa -separadas en el tiempo tan slo por 20 aos- o el parentesco entre las dos, pues el movimiento francs no slo trastoc el equilibrio poltico de Europa sino que fue un fenmeno de alcances sociales, polticos y culturales que domin -ya como prototipo, ya como objeto de rechazo- todo el debate poltico del Viejo Mundo.