civilization, modern

Presents daily life, the sports world, international affairs, great scientific discoveries, the arts, and outstanding achievements of the fifth decade of the 20th century.

Presents daily life, the sports world, international affairs, great scientific discoveries, the arts, and outstanding achievements of the fourth decade of the 20th century.

Presents daily life, the sports world, international affairs, great scientific discoveries, the arts, and outstanding achievements of the third decade of the 20th century.

Presents daily life, the sports world, international affairs, great scientific discoveries, the arts, and outstanding achievements of the second decade of the 20th century.

Examines social, cultural, and political practices of Native Americans and indigenous societies, and describes how they have influenced architecture, agriculture, and other aspects of life throughout the world.

This book teaches readers what the Ancient Chinese gave us: the seismograph, ice cream, fireworks, and more.--Borders.

Contains approximately two hundred alphabetized, cross-referenced articles on topics and figures related to religious change, politics, exploration, and cultural achievements between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, focusing on Europe but also covering Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and includes a time line, glossary, and further reading list.

Surveys important occurrences in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas around the year 1800. Includes bibliographical references and an index.

Chronicles clothing trends of the 1940s and the influence of World War II on styles of dress, availability of many fabrics, and the new ideas of "designers at war.".