seventeenth century

A novel set in the seventeenth century about two Portuguese orphans who are sent to Brazil, where they encounter slaves from Africa.

Profusely illustrated survey of the monarchies of seventeenth century Europe.

Daniel Waterhouse is summoned to Europe in 1713 in hopes he can calm the dispute between Isaac Newton and scientist/philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, who have independently invented calculus, while adventurer Jack Shaftoe becomes involved with Eliza, an escapee from a Turkish harem on a mission of revenge.

Provides coverage of over 320 key events in political, economic, cultural and social history between 1601 and 1700.

Presents primary and secondary source articles on the major events and cultural characteristics of the seventeenth century around the world, covering such topics as the Scientific Revolution, the settlement of Europeans in America, the New World's slave trade, the Romanov dynasty, Baroque music, the Taj Mahal, and the Great Fire of London.

Presents volume one of a two-volume set that describes the major events of the seventeenth-century world from 1601 to 1652, and contains essays covering a variety of topics including education, religion and theology, science and technology, medicine, exploration, theater, social issues, law and history, and much more.