{"product_id":"142-fallen-empire-facts-scott-matthews-9781923722521","title":"142 Fallen Empire Facts - Conquests, Tyrants, and the Ashes of History","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you fascinated by the rise and fall of history's greatest empires? Have you ever wondered how powerful states that once ruled vast lands, commanded enormous armies, controlled trade routes, and shaped entire civilizations could eventually collapse?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e142 Fallen Empire Facts - Conquests, Tyrants, and the Ashes of History\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e takes you beyond simple dates to explore the ambition, violence, and fragility behind six of the most impressive fallen empires in world history. This engaging book reveals how empires reached extraordinary heights and how war, rebellion, economic strain, and overexpansion slowly pulled them apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe first experiment: \u003c\/strong\u003e How the Akkadian Empire became one of the world's first great imperial powers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilitary dominance: \u003c\/strong\u003e How the Assyrian Empire used military terror and siege warfare to dominate the ancient Near East.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImperial management: \u003c\/strong\u003e How the Achaemenid Persian Empire ruled one of the largest systems of the ancient world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Macedonian fracture: \u003c\/strong\u003e How Alexander the Great created a vast empire that fractured almost immediately after his death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaritime mastery: \u003c\/strong\u003e How Carthage rose as a powerful naval force before Rome utterly destroyed it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImperial China: \u003c\/strong\u003e How the Han Empire shaped Chinese history before court conflict and warlords broke it apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom royal roads to ruined capitals, from palace intrigue to battlefield disaster, this book brings history to life in a clear format. It balances military history with political, cultural, and social insight, showing why their legacies continued long after their rulers were gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for history enthusiasts and curious readers alike, this guide offers a gripping journey through imperial power without overwhelming jargon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrab your copy today\u003c\/strong\u003e and uncover the shocking stories behind history's greatest fallen empires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Scott Matthews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1923722522\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781923722521\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Gibbons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d","brand":"Scott Matthews","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997973655807,"sku":"9781923722521","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/142-fallen-empire-facts-scott-matthews-9781923722521","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}