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.

"In telling the story of Columbus and his sons, the author gives a clear picture of world history during the period of the Renaissance and the Reformation.".

The world events of the period during which the United States was born are made clear in their relationship to each other.

A survey of world events and prominent people during the year that Lincoln was first elected President and the Civil War began.

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.

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 survey of world events and prominent people during the year that Lincoln was first elected President and the Civil War began.

A survey of world events and prominent people during the year that Lincoln was first elected President and the Civil War began.