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A cursed mansion puts a curious house sitter’s free will to the ultimate test. An old polaroid camera holds a monster that yearns to be released. And two brothers encounter a demonic force in the caverns just beyond town. Enter a dreamscape of supernatural terror with Scare Street’s latest collection. This diabolical volume contains 15 terrifying tales of fear and horror. And each story pulls you deeper into the realm of perpetual night.

Understand a crucial part of the history of French monarchy with this collection of portraits of some of the most spectacular rulers of France: Louis XI, Louis XII, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Louis XVII, Louis XVIII, Louis-Philippe, and Henry IV, also known as the "Good King Henry". The history of the kingdom of France is crucial to understanding the shape of politics in Europe, and this detailed dive into the lives and reigns of these most famous rulers will familiarize you with the human and strategic stakes of this period.

"Viaggiare in Malgascio". 300 parole e frasi essenziali, in hotel, al ristorante, al lavoro, ecc. E i 100 verbi più comuni. Il malgascio è la lingua nazionale e una delle lingue ufficiali del Madagascar. È parlato da più di 25 milioni di persone. Come imparare una lingua in modo diverso? Oggi l'apprendimento delle lingue si sta rivoluzionando: non devi più frequentare le lezioni di lingua tradizionale. Il nostro metodo di apprendimento: una selezione di centinaia di frasi e parole essenziali. Li ascolti, li ripeti e parli.

"Le 1000 parole essenziali in Malgascio". Il malgascio è la lingua nazionale e una delle lingue ufficiali del Madagascar. È parlato da più di 25 milioni di persone. Come imparare una lingua in modo diverso? Oggi l'apprendimento delle lingue si sta rivoluzionando: non devi più frequentare le lezioni di lingua tradizionale. Il nostro metodo di apprendimento: una selezione di centinaia di frasi e parole essenziali. Li ascolti, li ripeti e parli.

"Imparare e parlare Malgascio": 300 parole e frasi essenziali, 140 espressioni comuni, i 100 verbi più comuni, le 1000 parole malgasce essenziali. Il malgascio è la lingua nazionale e una delle lingue ufficiali del Madagascar. È parlato da più di 25 milioni di persone. Come imparare una lingua in modo diverso? Oggi l'apprendimento delle lingue si sta rivoluzionando: non devi più frequentare le lezioni di lingua tradizionale. Il nostro metodo di apprendimento: una selezione di centinaia di frasi e parole essenziali. Li ascolti, li ripeti e parli.

Malagasy ist die Landessprache und eine der offiziellen Sprachen von Madagaskar. Sie wird von mehr als 25 Millionen Menschen gesprochen. Du hörst konzentriert zu, du wiederholst und du sprichst. Was für uns wichtig ist, sind Aussprache, Wiederholen des Gehörten und aufmerksames Zuhören im Zusammenhang mit Worten, wichtigen Sätzen und einer Vokabelliste. Seit Jahrzehnten hat sich die Wiederholung in Abständen als eine effektive Lernmethode erwiesen.

"Ich lerne Malagasy": 140 wesentliche Wörter und Sätze, 300 häufige Ausdrücke, die 100 häufigsten Verben, die 1000 häufigsten madagassischen Wörter. Malagasy ist die Landessprache und eine der offiziellen Sprachen von Madagaskar. Sie wird von mehr als 25 Millionen Menschen gesprochen. Du hörst konzentriert zu, du wiederholst und du sprichst. Was für uns wichtig ist, sind Aussprache, Wiederholen des Gehörten und aufmerksames Zuhören im Zusammenhang mit Worten, wichtigen Sätzen und einer Vokabelliste. Seit Jahrzehnten hat sich die Wiederholung in Abständen als eine effektive Lernmethode erwiesen.

The bar was high after the glorious reign of the Sun King. Louis XV, his successor, had a difficult time driving the country through religious disputes, intellectual shifts and economical hardness. This eventually led to a steep economic decline, which played an important role in the reaction of the French people against the monarchy, and eventually gave way to the French Revolution.

A time of extreme religious unrest, a most magnificent and dangerous court, and strong ideas about the need for a perfect heir: all this may have been enough to transform an intelligent, compassionate and generous young king into such a bloody monster that he was eventually called the "English Nero". Henry VIII is most remembered for his six marriages, two of which ended with beheadings.

Understand a crucial part of the history of French monarchy, with this collection of portraits of some of the most spectacular rulers of France. This catalog lists the kings named Louis, from Louis XIII the Just who stood up against political intrigues, to Louis XVIII who reigned during the Restauration of the French Monarchy after the fall of Emperor Napoleon. For each one of these Kings, you will find a detailed description of the style of his reign and his political achievements.

Louis Philippe (1773-1850) is France's first "constitutional monarch", having being properly elected by the National Assembly. He lived through the French Revolution, during which he saw his brother and sister-in-law, Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, guillotined by extreme revolutionaries. Then, Napoleon Bonaparte seized the throne, declared himself emperor, and began the conquest of Europe; after Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, France welcomed Louis Philippe back as an elected King.

Henry V is one of the most famous monarchs England ever had. His story is one of incredible rise against overwhelming odds: as heir to the throne, he began as a complete failure, his reputation very low, as he was an insecure ruler and victim to plots and cabals to remove him from power. While England was at war with France, everything seemed to go from terrible to terribly worse. The Battle of Agincourt was one of the most impressive gambles ever taken in military history.

Richard III: one of the most divisive and enigmatic figures in British history. Few monarchs have been held in greater infamy than Richard Plantagenet, who would later ascend the throne as King Richard III; his character has been passionately besmirched and defended, and the arguments still rage after several centuries. He was depicted as a deformed monster in Shakespeare's play, but maybe this was to obey the will of the Tudor monarchy of the time. His real tragedy was both personal and political; his story, replete with intrigue, murder, war, and treachery. Richard III laid the foundations for modern government, often taking the side of the people against the barons; for this, he eventually paid a terrible price.

Louis-Charles Bourbon, or the Dauphin, never actually reigned, but became either a symbol of martyrdom or the object of one of the most successful acts of substitution ever performed. He enjoyed a charmed early childhood in the palace of Versailles, as the heir of the most powerful throne in Europe; when the French Revolution unfolded in all its horror, his family was incarcerated, and the orphaned boy-King had to endure the hostility and abuse of a nation.

Henry Tudor was born in a country ravaged by conspiracies, coups, and ruthless violence. He belonged to the Plantagenet Royal Family, House of Lancaster. They were engaged in a bloody battle with the House of York, in a conflict that had been going on for years for control of the throne of England: the War of the Roses. Through ruse and guile, Henry Tudor made sure he emerged as the only claimant to the Crown. When he ascended the throne, he managed to unite the two warring houses by his marriage with Elizabeth of York, effectively ending the civil war while founding the Tudor dynasty; but to many, he remained an usurper and a false king. His story is rich with treachery, intrigue, and ruthlessness, while he was a capable monarch.

At the climax of the French Revolution, King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine. When the young Louis XVII, Louis XVI's son, died in prison in June 1795, Louis XVIII succeeded his nephew as titular King. His reign was marked by exile, first because of the Revolution, and then of Napoleon, who set to conquer Europe and become Emperor of the French - before a coalition defeated him and restored Louis XVIII to the throne.

More than two centuries after her death, Marie-Antoinette continues to fascinate historians, writers, and filmmakers. She was born into royalty, and a world of immense privilege and power. At age 14, she married the one who would become Louis XVI, King of France; when he made her a queen, she was universally adored. But afterwards, her extravagant lifestyle turned public opinion against her, eventually participating in the crumbling of the already discredited monarchy into a maelstrom of revolution, disaster and tragedy.

This collection of audiobooks will help you understand a crucial part of the history of French monarchy. For each king, you will find a detailed description of the style of his reign and his political achievements narrated in a lively way. Portraits of Henri IV, Louis XI, Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVIII.

The History of France: from Louis II to Louis XVIII: Understand a crucial part of the history of French monarchy, with this collection of portraits of some of the most spectacular rulers of France. This catalog lists the kings named Louis, from Louis II (877-879), a king whose wisdom was greater than his authority, to Louis XVIII who reigned during the Restauration of the French Monarchy after the fall of Emperor Napoleon. For each one of these Kings, you will find a detailed description of the style of his reign and his political achievements.

King Edward I "Longshanks", or the "Hammer of the Scots", was a major figure of Medieval England. Arguably one of the most controversial British monarchs, he was portrayed as an ignominious villain in Mel Gibsons' Braveheart; but the reality was different. Indeed, his reign stands among the most dramatic and important of the entire Middle Ages, as Edward I brought war and conquest on an unprecedented scale; but he is also credited for bringing together the largest parliaments ever, for his competent rulership, and for the magnificent chain of castles he had built.