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This magnificent history provides the first full account of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger’s secret support for Pakistan in 1971 as it committed shocking atrocities in Bangladesh—which led to war between India and Pakistan, shaped the fate of Asia, and left major strategic consequences for the world today.

T. R. Fehrenbach brilliantly delineates the contrasts and conflicts between the many Mexicos, unraveling the history while weaving a fascinating tapestry of beauty and brutality: the Amerindians, who wrought from the vulnerable land a great indigenous Meso-American civilization by the first millennium BC; the successive reigns of Olmec, Maya, Toltec, and Mexic masters, who ruled through an admirably efficient bureaucracy and the power of the priests, propitiating the capricious gods with human sacrifices; the Spanish conquistadors, and much more.

House of the Dragon: A Fiery Tale of Power and Intrigue "House of the Dragon" is an epic fantasy television series that has captivated audiences worldwide, serving as a gripping prequel to the critically acclaimed "Game of Thrones." Based on George R.R. Martin's rich and detailed novel "Fire & Blood," the show takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey into the history of House Targaryen, exploring the pivotal events and complex dynamics that ultimately led to the infamous Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. Set roughly 200 years before the events that unfolded in "Game of ...