social aspects

Discloses the reasons China is able to offer low prices around the world for its products and is able to compete for business by limiting its workers. Also investigates why consumers search for cheaper goods, why China's pollution worsens, and why their infrastructure is crashing.

Depicts the experiences of seven Early American historical figures whose stories range from the signs of unrest in 1761 through the passage of the Bill of Rights decades later. Includes, in addition to the well-known Founding Fathers, a village blacksmith, a slave owner and his anti-slavery son, and politically active Mercy Otis Warren.

Describes the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989, and argues that what most people think about the occupation is wrong, explaining how the Russian conscripts suffered badly from mismanagement and strategic errors, but they were never defeated on the battlefield, and withdrew in good order.

Tells the story of Antietam, reportedly the bloodiest one-day battle in the course of the Civil War, focusing on the devastating impact of the fight on the civilian population of Sharpsburg, Maryland and the surrounding area.

Historian Simon Schama hosts this intriguing program that follows the odyssey of two slaves, Thomas Peters and David George, who earned their freedom--with heavy irony--fighting against America's war of liberty.

Reveals what life was like on the homefront for civilians in the American colonies during the Revolutionary War. Examines how these citizens contributed to the war effort and includes illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Contains primary and secondary source articles which trace the conquest of the New World, providing information on Christopher Columbus, the Conquistadors, and the Indians.

Describes what life was like during the Revolutionary War, focusing on the experiences of soldiers in both the British and colonial armies, with information about military leaders, uniforms, and duties.

Presents an introduction to the American Revolutionary war, in simple text with illustrations, describing what it would be like to be a soldier in the Continental Army, including information on marching and drilling, setting up camp, digging trenches, standing guard, and more.