Provides an overview of Elizabethan England, looking at the conditions that led to the Elizabethan Era, the lives of the rich and poor, the Elizabethan Renaissance, and other related topics.
Presents the political, social, and cultural trends of the first decade of the twenty-first century which included terrorist attacks, the first African American president, financial collapse, and inventions like the iPod and Facebook.
Two thousand years ago, Rome was the center of the civilized world and the most powerful city-state in existence. Today's world has been largely influenced by ancient Rome as well: Democratic governments, modern literature and films, architecture and even professional football owe something of a debt to the ancient Romans.
An introduction to the late Middle Ages that identifies the era's defining characteristics, examines the political, social, and cultural trends of the period, and explores its impact on the modern world.