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.

A brief biography of the Commander-in-Chief of the American forces during the Revolution and first President of the new country.

A biography of Andrew Jackson stressing the events that directed his path to the Presidency.

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 brief biography of the Commander-in-Chief of the American forces during the Revolution and first President of the new country.

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.

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