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The classic account of the Allied invasion of Normandy
The Longest Day is Cornelius Ryan's unsurpassed account of D-day, a book that endures as a masterpiece of military history. In this compelling tale of courage and heroism, glory and tragedy, Ryan painstakingly re-creates the fateful hours that preceded and followed the massive invasion of Normandy to retell the story of an epic battle that would turn the tide against world fascism and
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Learn about the land of kimchi – Korea! It is an Asian powerhouse that stands next to Japan in terms of technological achievements. Through this educational book, your child can go on a virtual tour around the country. Aside from the learnings, your child will also love the pictures and presentation of information here. Grab a copy now!
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Let's go to Zambia, and learn from what their history would tell us. The good news is, you don't need a time machine to make that happen. Instead, you can simply open this book and learn. The use of pictures and select texts make this learning tool highly suitable for young learners. The easy layout will also ensure attentiveness from cover to cover. Grab a copy today!
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As an Asian powerhouse and tech hub, Japan's history has molded its nation's success. Go ahead and learn about the past and pick the lessons that you can apply. Learning through an interactive educational material is so much better than reading books that are heavy with texts. Secure a copy of this educational book while you still can!
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Rome is famous for its rich history. It is the home of the great Roman conquerors, who spread Christianity to the different corners of the world. This educational book is a combination of texts and pictures in an easy-to-read layout. Your child will love this fact-filled book with child-friendly presentation. Secure a copy today!
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If you were to visit the Old Russia, what would you see? Open this educational book to find out! This book is filled with information that has been stripped down to the core to facilitate faster learning. It's a cool book to have when the subject is being discussed in schools, too. Keep a copy today!
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Industrial Revolution in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Industrial Revolution. In the second half of the 18th century, industrial production in Britain skyrocketed, resulting in profound economic and social changes. The technical developments responsible for this dizzying progress soon spread across Europe and...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Nuremberg trials in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Nuremberg trials. In the aftermath of the Second World War, the world was slowly coming round to the large-scale atrocities committed by the Nazis. The Allies recognised the need for international jurisdiction on war crimes and crimes against humanity, such as...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In the wake of the Second World War and its atrocities, the international community decided to come together to establish peace and accord freedoms and dignity to all individuals. This led to the founding...
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Let's take a look back at history, and learn from the events of the past. Learning is made much more fun when there are beautiful pictures and great layout involved. Pictures make knowledge universal, and easier to absorb even by young learners. So go ahead and secure a copy of this educational book today!
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Hundred Years' War in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Hundred Years' War. One of the longest direct conflicts between two countries, the Hundred Years' War marked the culmination of tensions between the French and English over territory and the claim to the throne in France. The war, which saw the appearance of...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Battle of Marathon in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of Marathon. In 490 BC, King Darius I of Persia launched an offensive against the Greeks with the aim of further expanding his territory. However, in Marathon a much smaller Greek army inflicted a decisive defeat on the Persians. This feat marked a turning...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Saint Thomas Aquinas in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life, work and ideas of the medieval philosopher Thomas Aquinas. Unlike many of his influential predecessors, Aquinas believed that reason and faith are not separate and incompatible, but rather are two ways of attaining knowledge of God. He was a prolific commentator...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Battle of Tours in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of Tours. In the year 732, Christian Frankish and Burgundian troops under Charles Martel clashed with soldiers from the Muslim Umayyad Caliphate. The Frankish victory turned back the Muslim advance into Europe and ensured that Christianity remained the major...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of The Battle of Thermopylae in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of The Battle of Thermopylae. In 480 BC, the Persian Empire was preparing to attempt another invasion of Greece. Determined to fight against them, Leonidas I raised an army of several thousand men. Both forces headed to the narrow pass of Thermopylae, where the...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Battle of Actium in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of Actium. For 13 years after the assassination of Julius Caesar, Rome faced a series of destructive internal conflicts. These conflicts came to a head in 31 BC, when Caesar's son Octavius and Mark Antony clashed at Actium. This battle played a decisive...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the career of the Beatles in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life, times and music of the iconic British group the Beatles. The band shot to fame in the early 1960s with timeless singles including "Love Me Do" and "Please Please Me", and the enthusiasm that they inspired was so great that the British press dubbed it "Beatlemania"....
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life and political activism of Martin Luther King, Jr. In the mid-20th century, black Americans continued to experience widespread segregation and discrimination. This gave rise to a dynamic Civil Rights Movement which demanded equal treatment for all Americans....
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Zimbabwe is known for its rich culture and traditions. It's as if time has stopped the moment you step into the country. We captured that moment and turned it into a learning experience through this educational book. Composed of pictures and powerful texts, this book will take you through the colorful history of Zimbabwe!
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the final months of World War I in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of final months of World War I. At the start of 1918, war had been raging in Europe for four long years, and both sides were exhausted by the conflict. The German military leadership, believing that the Allies were weaker than the Kaiser's army, launched a...
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