Jason Zenobia has narrated 119 audiobooks on Listento.it by 21 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 24 ratings. The most-rated is History of Armenia.
The Philippine-American War
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Philippine-American War between 1899-1902, then pay attention... The Philippine-American War of 1899-1902 was a dramatic, world-changing conflict that shaped the century to come and revealed the early stirrings of America’s drive for global power. The conflict and its aftershocks continue to influence the Philippines and the wider region to this day, leaving a legacy of governance, society, and economic organization. The Philippines today is an important American ally and a counterbalance to the growing Chinese power in South Asia, but the history between the United States and the Philippines has not always been as friendly as some may imagine. In fact, American-Filipino history is soaked in blood and defined by brutal, devastating combat. In The Philippine-American War (1899-1902), you will discover topics such as: Manifest Destiny vs. Self-Determination The Waning Power of Spain An Uneasy Alliance Filipinos Prepare for Independence or War February 4, 1899: War Breaks Out Major Campaigns of the War America’s Military Government in the Philippines Escalation: The Naval Blockade and Fierce American Campaigns The War Hits Home The Capture of Aguinaldo Filipinos Are Defeated Guerilla Fighting Continues after the Official End of the War And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about the Philippine-American War (1899-1902), scroll up and click the "buy now" button!
©2019 Captivating History (P)2019 Captivating History
History of Armenia
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If you want to discover the captivating history of Armenia, then pay attention... The tale of Armenia has its beginnings as a glorious ancient kingdom, one that commanded the respect of nations as mighty as Egypt and Babylonia. As its history takes a turn for the darker, each section reads like a roll call of the most famous of figures: Antony and Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Frederick Barbarossa. Armenia saw ancient Rome rise to power; it knew Egyptian pharaohs, the Golden Horde, the Soviet Union, and saw the first invasion of the first Muslim army. For a long and ugly part of its history, Armenia struggled under the yokes of one empire after another: The Roman, Parthian, Persian, Byzantine, Timurid, Mongolian, and Ottoman Empires, to name just a few. Yet through it all, Armenia, time and time again, emerged as a nation with a powerful identity, one that caused much grief over the years, but one that still remains a pillar of strength to its people in good times and in bad. In History of Armenia: A Captivating Guide to Armenian History, Starting from Ancient Armenia to Its Declaration of Sovereignty from the Soviet Union, you will discover topics such as: The Home of Eden The Rise and Fall of Urartu A Conquered Armenia An Empire in its Own Right Caught in the Crossfire Illumination Immortals and War Elephants An Armenian Emperor Crusader State Conquered The First Deportation Genocide Freedom at Last A Study in Velvet And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the History of Armenia, get this audiobook now!
©2019 Captivating History (P)2020 Captivating History
The Mongol Conquests
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Mongol Conquests, then pay attention.... The Mongols were also known to be both merciful as well as tolerant. Moreover, their conquests weren’t aimed against civilized life; in fact, they helped connect numerous cultures and facilitated the spread of ideas and knowledge across the continent. Of course, the Mongols themselves were not uncultured brutes, as they had their own civilization, society, and traditions. With all that being said, this does not mean they were innocent for all the destruction they caused. Instead, it is implied that the Mongols weren’t like fire, causing annihilation wherever they passed. They were more like water, capable of causing floods and carving mountains while at the same time creating fertile soil and giving life. Like many other topics in history, the Mongol story has more than one side, and this book will try to present as many as possible. It will explore both the bloody history of Genghis Khan and his conquests while showing that he and his fellow Mongols were capable of much more than that. Diving deep inside their culture and society, we’ll cast off their barbaric image. In The Mongol Conquests: A Captivating Guide to the Invasions and Conquests Initiated by Genghis Khan That Created the Vast Mongol Empire, you will discover topics such as: Origin of the Mongols Rise of Genghis Khan and the unification of the Steppes The Mongol Conquest of the East Genghis Khan’s revenge Death and succession of the Great Khan From unity to division - Genghis’ Heirs The last of the Great Khans The Mongol war machine Mongol state, society, and culture And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the Mongol Conquests, buy this book now!
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The Plague by Albert Camus- Summary & Analysis
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The Plague, is a novel by Albert Camus, published in 1947, that tells the story of a plague sweeping the French Algerian city of Oran. It asks a number of questions relating to the nature of destiny, and the human condition. The characters in the book, ranging from doctors to vacationers to fugitives, all help to show the effects the plague has on a populace. The novel is believed to be based on the cholera epidemic that killed a large percentage of Oran's population in 1849, following French colonization, but the novel is placed in the 1940s. Oran and its environs were struck by disease multiple times before Camus published this novel. According to a research report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Oran was decimated by the plague in 1556 and 1678, but all later outbreaks, in 1921 (185 cases), 1931 (76 cases), and 1944 (95 cases), were very far from the scale of the epidemic described in the novel. The Plague is considered an existentialist classic, despite Camus' objection to the label. The narrative tone is similar to Kafka's, especially in The Trial, whose individual sentences potentially have multiple meanings, the material often pointedly resonating as stark allegory of phenomenal consciousness, and the human condition. Camus included a dim-witted character misreading The Trial as a mystery novel, as an oblique homage. The novel has been read as a metaphorical treatment of the French resistance to Nazi occupation during World War II. Additionally, he further illustrates the human reaction towards the absurd. The Plague represents how the world deals with the philosophical notion of the absurd, a theory that Camus himself helped to define.
©2017 Scott Anderson (P)2017 Scott Anderson
Public Art in a Modern Society
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How do we expect public art to function in a contemporary society? By public art, we mean art that to some extent at least ambushes us. We encounter it as we go about our everyday lives, not in some special art-dedicated space. In other words, certainly not in a museum. However, Aida Mahmudova notes, in her introduction to this public art project for Baku organized by Yarat! Contemporary Art Space, conditions for public art, and also what it hopes to achieve, are now very different from the way in which art of this kind operated previously.
©2014, 2018 Cv Publications (P)2018 Cv Publications
The Industrial Revolution
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Explore the captivating history of the Industrial Revolution! For most of human existence, people lived in a somewhat similar fashion. Everything that has been produced, from food and raw materials to clothing and other finished products, has been done either solely by hand or with some help of animal power. This was the same across the eras and throughout the world, no matter how advanced or backward the various civilizations were. Yet, our lives today couldn’t be more different. Most of our products are made by machines and mechanical power, allowing for greater productivity and a higher quality of life, in general. That advance was made possible by what we today call the Industrial Revolution. Its start in the mid-18th century signalized a slow but unwavering transformation from a handmade manufacturing civilization to a machine-powered industrial society. In The Industrial Revolution: A Captivating Guide to a Period of Major Industrialization and the Introduction of the Spinning Jenny, the Cotton Gin, Electricity, and Other Inventions, you will discover topics, such as: Birth of the Revolution British Motors Start Rolling Cogs of the Revolution Dissemination of Change Sparks of a New Revolution Effects of the Transformation And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about the Industrial Revolution, scroll up and click the "buy now" button!
©2020 Captivating History (P)2020 Captivating History
The Rubaiyat
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I first read Edward Fitzgerald’s celebrated, if controversial, version of Omar Khayyam’s Rubaiyat when I happened upon it in my father’s extensive library when I was a sophomore at Notre Dame High School. I have since read it countless times, even purchasing over 10 different editions of the widely-read poem, which is arguably the most famous Persian literary work in the world. While there is much debate about Omar Khayyam’s philosophical outlook (is his message Sufi-oriented or existentially hedonistic?), there is no doubting its beauty and its profundity of thought.
Public Domain (P)2019 David Christopher Lane
Pocahontas
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Discover the remarkable life of Pocahontas... The name Pocahontas is one of the most recognized in the world, and many think they know the story of how she met and fell in love with a European colonist meddling in her Native American affairs. But is this really what happened? It certainly has been a popular theme, and whole Disney movies have been made celebrating this narrative, but besides these conveniently glossed-over tales, what is the real story? In this book, we will brush aside artistic license and get to the true-life story of who Pocahontas was, what she did, and the legacy that she left behind. Discover a plethora of topics such as: The Arrival of John Smith The Abduction of Pocahontas Meeting John Rolfe The Peace of Pocahontas Journey to England Late Life and Death And much more! So, if you want a concise and informative book on Pocahontas, simply scroll up and click the "buy now" button for instant access!
©2020 Hourly History (P)2020 Hourly History
The Punic Wars
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Punic Wars, then pay attention.... The Punic Wars between 264 BCE and 146 BCE were a series of wars fought between the armies of ancient Carthage and Rome. In the years before the battles broke out, Carthage had risen from a small port community to the Mediterranean region's richest and most powerful city. Carthage had a powerful navy, a mercenary army, and ample resources to act as an authority in trade and politics. As such, Carthage prohibited Roman trade in the Western Mediterranean through an agreement with what was then just a small city called Rome. Without an organized military, Rome had little choice but to abide by the treaty. As history shows, however, Rome didn’t stay small and insignificant for long. As its size and power grew, so, too, did Rome’s desire to fight back against its Carthaginian oppressors: so followed the three Punic Wars. At the start of the conflict, Carthage dominated the Mediterranean. By the end of the wars, Rome had not only conquered Carthage, but had become the strongest society in the Western Mediterranean. It was a formative period for the Roman Republic and one that would eventually lead Rome to form its own empire. In The Punic Wars: A Captivating Guide to the First, Second, and Third Punic Wars Between Rome and Carthage, Including the Rise and Fall of Hannibal Barca, you will discover topics such as: A never-before-told story of what the Punic Wars were all about, where it was fought, and the major events surrounding the historical war A full account of the epic battles fought during the three wars that spanned over 118 years The outcome of the many years of warfare between the two major powers, Carthage and Rome And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the Punic Wars, scroll up and click the "Buy Now" button!
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Ramana
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This small book contains two parts: 1) the words of Ramana on his spiritual methodology: "Who Am I?" And 2) an original essay by Dr. David Christopher Lane describing, in brief, the life and work of this most remarkable Indian sage, who is more influential today, decades after his death, than ever before.
©2019 David Christopher Lane (P)2019 David Christopher Lane
History of Mexico
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If you want to discover the captivating history of Mexico, then pay attention.... Before the modern country was born in 1821, the territory that today comprises 32 states and few small islands was inhabited by ancient dynasties and kingdoms of warriors, astronomers, priests, temples for human sacrifice, and, surprisingly, some of the largest cities in the world. It is estimated that the sacred city of Chichen Itza, in the Yucatan Peninsula, was larger than Paris at its height of splendor. This fascinating journey through Mexico’s history, from its amazing pre-Hispanic past to the end of the 20th century, will reveal more surprises than the listener can imagine. In the words of the self-proclaimed Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, “Mexico has magic. I looked for that magic, and I found it there.” In History of Mexico: A Captivating Guide to Mexican History, Starting from the Rise of Tenochtitlan through Maximilian's Empire to the Mexican Revolution and the Zapatista Indigenous Uprising, you will discover topics such as: The era of empires The Spanish-Aztec war and new Spain The birth of a nation “From the Halls of Montezuma....” The big division “The most beautiful empire in the world” In the times of Don Porfirio The Mexican Revolution The Cristeros The Second World War and the Mexican miracle End of century pangs And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the history of Mexico, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
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The Cold War
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Cold War, then pay attention.... The seeds of the Cold War were sown toward the end of World War II. During the war, the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant partners. The communist doctrine of the Soviets was decidedly at odds with the US notion of capitalism, free enterprise, and rugged individualism. But as is often the case in history, despite their differences, America and Soviet Russia had a common enemy that brought them together - Nazi Germany. But soon after Truman took over the presidency of the United States, American and Soviet relations began to rapidly go south. Before the war was even over, disagreements arose over how the postwar world should be administered. In The Cold War: A Captivating Guide to the Tense Conflict Between the United States of America and the Soviet Union Following World War II, you will discover topics such as: Berlin: The lines have been drawn Stemming the tide of communism in East Asia Fighting the soviets for supremacy in space How the Cold War calculus affected the Middle East Cuba, Vietnam, and increasing social unrest An East African cold war Cold War secrets and a place called Area 51 Soviets, Afghanistan, and a little bit of salt Ronald Reagan and the evil empire Poland, a Polish pope, and Cold War solidarity Star Wars: the biggest bluff in history The Cold War comes to a close And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about the Cold War, scroll up and click the "Buy Now" button!
©2020 Captivating History (P)2020 Captivating History
Ancient Africa
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If you want to discover the captivating history of ancient Africa, then pay attention... Africa is the continent where the first humans were born. They explored the vast land and produced the first tools. And although we migrated from that continent, we never completely abandoned it. From the beginning of time, humans lived and worked in Africa, leaving evidence of their existence in the sands of the Sahara Desert and the valleys of the great rivers, such as the Nile and the Niger. Some of the earliest great civilizations were born there, and they give us an insight into the smaller kingdoms of ancient Africa. As the home of the many pharaohs, Queen Sheba, Hannibal Barca, and Mansa Musa, Africa deserves our full attention. It has stories to tell us and cultural riches to share with us. Africa is where paganism, Christianity, and Islam left their trails and created a cultural fusion that is unique to the continent. Some modern countries are popular tourist destinations, while others are war-torn lands still unable to industrialize. This polarity of Africa can be traced to ancient times, and the world-shaping events that occurred here need to be studied and understood. In Ancient Africa: A Captivating Guide to Ancient African Civilizations, Such as the Kingdom of Kush, the Land of Punt, Carthage, the Kingdom of Aksum, and the Mali Empire with Its Timbuktu, you will discover chapters such as: The Kingdom of Kush The Land of Punt Carthage The Kingdom of Aksum The Ghana Empire The Mali Empire And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about ancient Africa, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
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50 Things to Know About IELTS for General Training Module
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Do you have ILETS exam phobia? Are you struggling for fast-track guide for the IELTS exam? Do you wish to score 8+ band in the IELTS exam? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you.... 50 Things to Know About IELTS for General Training Module is the ready reckoner guide by Sangy K. that offers an approach to get the highest score in the IELTS exam. Most books on IELTS preparation tell you to practice, while others focus on various techniques to get the excellent score. Although there's nothing wrong with that; however, the first thing you must know about the IELTS exam is how to condition your mind and then to apply all tips and tricks to get going. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, it has been found that it entirely depends upon your state of mind and the level of understanding about the parameters that judge your performance. You'll discover those parameters and the application of the secret tips to score higher. This book will help you gain that confidence and get the best out of you. By the time you finish this book, you will know that it is not that difficult to crack this simple exam, which plays with your mind, and, hence, you have to prepare yourself mentally. So grab your copy today. You'll be glad you did.
©2018 CZYK Publishing (P)2018 CZYK Publishing
Charlemagne
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If you want to discover the captivating history of Charlemagne, then pay attention... Warrior. Ruler. Patron of the arts and language. Terrorist. Brutal oppressor. Protector of the good. Guardian of Christendom. Father of Europe. There are so many different ways in which Charlemagne can be described, and yet, the man himself is often seen as an enigma. Depending on the viewpoint of history, he could have been either a monster or a guardian angel. Yet, as with most men, the truth lies somewhere in between. The truth is that he was human. Charlemagne, crowned emperor of Rome and king of the Franks and Lombards, was the third ruler of the Carolingian Dynasty. He is also known as Charles the Great, and greatness certainly is a fitting word to describe his illustrious rule of 47 years. He added huge tracts of land to the Frankish kingdom, reformed everything from administration to currency to language, and changed the dynamics between the church and state forever - a defining influence on the entirety of Europe during the Middle Ages. In Charlemagne: A Captivating Guide to the Greatest Monarch of the Carolingian Empire and How He Ruled over the Franks, Lombards, and Romans, you will discover chapters, such as: Before the Great King Rise to Power Sibling Rivalry To the Pope’s Rescue The One Defeat The Burning of the Sacred Places More Conquests An Empire Rises And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about Charlemagne, scroll up and click the "buy now" button!
©2020 Captivating History (P)2020 Captivating History
The 10-Day Alcohol Detox Plan
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Do you want to take a break from alcohol easily and safely? Read on... When you stop drinking, it takes up to 10 days for the alcohol to completely leave your system. It’s a tricky time. You get cravings, and your thinking becomes emotional. Most people struggle in the early days. But now, there’s a modern, scientific solution. The 10-Day Alcohol Detox Plan walks you through the detox period painlessly and explains everything you need to carry on with your personal sobriety goals, whether short-term, such as Dry January, or long-term. Written in an engaging and informative way, The 10-Day Alcohol Detox Plan is practical and easy to follow. There’s no doom and gloom or going to meetings. It just does the job, and it is suitable for anyone, if you: Want to try a sober break from alcohol Want to stop drinking to help fitness or weight loss Need to give up alcohol for health reasons Simply had enough and want to quit drinking for good The author is a leading addiction therapist working in public health and best-selling author on the subject. He has helped countless drinkers to quit alcohol. The 10-Day Alcohol Detox Plan has already helped thousands more. Buy this audiobook today and find a better way.
©2019 Lewis Bayes Brown (P)2020 WinsPress.com
The Silk Road
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Silk Road, then pay attention.... The Silk Road, which has been understood as a generalized route of trade between the East and the West, is different from European, North African, and Near Eastern trade routes because until recently, it has been understood as solely being a land route; in fact, it was believed to be the longest overland trade route in human history. The history of the Silk Road is extremely complex. It cannot be told as a singular chronological narrative. Different cultures and societies rose and vanished along the Silk Road, and peoples migrated from one region to another. In short, for most of its history, there was fluidity as to the dominant cultures along the route or routes. Explaining the rise and fall or disappearance of these cultures involves stopping along the way to consider the chronology of their histories. In The Silk Road: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Network of Trade Routes Established During the Han Dynasty of China and How It Connected the East and West, you will discover topics such as: Rome, silk, and ancient geography Han silk production and trade The Kingdom of Loulan Buddhists along the Silk Road Turfan: An oasis on the Silk Road The legend of Prester John Genghis Khan, ruler of the whole world The Lord of Xanadu, Kublai Khan: The Emperor of China Marco Polo visits Kublai Khan’s China The final years of Kublai Khan And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the Silk Road scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
©2020 Captivating History (P)2020 Captivating History
The Napoleonic Wars
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Napoleonic Wars, then keep reading... The Napoleonic Wars, which took place between 1803 and 1815, were spearheaded by probably France’s best tactician and military strategist to date: General Napoleon Bonaparte. His tactics and strategies were so grounded that it has served as the basis for many major warfare campaigns and maneuvers, both during his lifetime as well as after his demise. Even France’s sworn enemy for most of the medieval era, the British, acknowledged his ingenuity despite his ultimate defeat at the hands of the British army at the end of life. In this audiobook, we will take an interesting journey through the annals of history to inspect the Napoleonic Wars - why they started in the first place, a glimpse into the life of the legendary commander Napoleon Bonaparte, the course of events and some of the major players on the board, and the stories of the last glimmer of France’s military greatness. While the French Army did play a crucial role in both the World Wars, they pale in comparison to the army of France, which was led by one of the most brilliant military minds in history, during the country’s last great military campaign against its greatest rival: Britain. In this captivating book on the Napoleonic Wars and the French Revolution, we will examine Napoleon’s role in the war - not only as a military genius but also as a politician, ruler, and social reformer, and, perhaps, uncover some of the more dubious aspects of the legend that is Napoleon Bonaparte. In The Napoleonic Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Conflicts That Began Between the United Kingdom and France During the Rule of Napoleon Bonaparte and How They Stemmed from the French Revolution, you will discover chapters, such as: The French Revolution and Post-Revolution France The French Revolutionary Wars: A Divided Europe The Political Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte The Rise of Bonapartism: An Alternative Monarchy Readying for the Napoleonic Wars The Beginning of the Napoleonic Wars The Napoleonic Wars, Part 1 The Napoleonic Wars, Part 2 The French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars from a British Socio-Political Perspective What Led to the Fall of Napoleon And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about the Napoleonic Wars, scroll up and click the "buy now" button!
©2020 Captivating History (P)2020 Captivating History
Punic Wars
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Punic Wars, then pay attention... Some of the topics covered in part one of this book include: Never-before-told story of what the Punic Wars were all about, where it was fought, and the major events surrounding the historical war Full account of the epic battles fought during the three wars that spanned over 118 years The outcome of the many years of warfare between the two major powers: Carthage and Rome And much, much more! Some of the topics covered in part two of this book include: Rome Versus Carthage - the First Punic War Born into an Uncertain World The Element of Surprise - the Beginning of a Legend Panic in Rome and the Subsequent Raiding of Roman Territory The Rivalry Between Hannibal and Fabius Roman Devastation at Cannae More than a Decade as the Enemy Defeating Hannibal Using Politics to Improve Carthage and a Final Betrayal Cat and Mouse with Rome - Roles Reversed Speculation on Hannibal’s End and the End of Carthage in the Third Punic War The Legacy and the Legend And much, much more! So, if you want to learn more about the Punic Wars and Hannibal Barca, scroll up and click the "buy now" button!
©2020 Captivating History (P)2020 Captivating History
Sojourner Truth
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Discover the remarkable life of Sojourner Truth.... Sojourner Truth was born a slave in 1797. One day, she decided she didn’t want to be a slave anymore and simply walked away from her master. Truth spent the rest of her life preaching and lecturing against slavery and for freedom and equality. While helping former slaves integrate into a free society, she lectured fervently against the discriminations against women, and especially African American women. Her speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” is considered one of the most riveting women’s rights speeches ever given. Sojourner Truth demanded that African Americans should have equal rights to support themselves and live independently of the dictates of a master or the government. She didn’t just demand her rights, she seized hold of them - such as when she rode the white section of a trolley car. During her lifetime, Sojourner Truth became famous throughout the country, and her funeral in Battle Creek, Michigan, was the largest the town had ever seen. Discover a plethora of topics such as: Born a Slave Becoming Sojourner Truth Spiritualism in America Meeting with Abraham Lincoln Ain’t I a Woman? Late Life and Death And much more! So if you want a concise and informative book on Sojourner Truth, simply scroll up and click the "buy now" button for instant access!
©2020 Hourly History (P)2021 Hourly History