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People with low social origins have more reason to become rebels than members of the upper class, but the rebels that originate from the upper class have a better chance at becoming leaders. Since its founding, the united states of america has occupied a space in both the physical world and the imagination. Some historians claim that our disgust at the slavery of the ancient world is an anachronistic reaction because the greeks and romans themselves took the existence of slavery for granted. From the gifts of the jews to the greeks in bactria and india, from temples, tombs, and hieroglyphs to civilization before greece and rome, we can help you find the ancient history books you are looking for. This is the oldest book i have ever had in my hands. History of the rebellion and civil wars by edward hyde, first. The history of the rebellion edward earl of clarendon on. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A revolution from the latin revolutio, a turnaround is a fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place over a relatively short period of time. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books. Ireland in the 1800s is often remembered for two things, famine and rebellion. This list of 100 mustread books about ancient history reflects these changes.