Foster, Genevieve

A historical survey of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas during the lifetime of Abraham Lincoln, examining people, places, and events which gave color to the world of the nineteenth century.

Presents milestones in the history of mankind, describing selected political, military, and cultural events that enabled man to progress.

Parallels comparative religious, social, and political forces which characterized and influenced the Roman Empire during the period just preceding and just following the birth of Christ. Examines contemporary events in Greece, Israel, Egypt, China, India, and Persia as well as Rome.

Tells the story of Columbus and his sons and discusses world history during the Renaissance and the Reformation.

Parallels comparative religious, social, and political forces which characterized and influenced the Roman Empire during the period just preceding and just following the birth of Christ. Examines contemporary events in Greece, Israel, Egypt, China, India, and Persia as well as Rome.

A historical survey of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, examining the people, places, and events that gave color to the seventeenth century during the lifetime of the Englishman who helped map, chart and settle the New World.