Gunderson, Cory Gideon

Traces the life of Brigham Young, from his Vermont childhood to his rise as the leader of the Mormon Church.

Presents an overview of the Swedish in America, discussing the major periods of immigration, social issues Swedish immigrants faced in early industrial America, and how Swedish-Americans have shaped American culture. Also includes a chronology, bibliography, and lists of further resources and related organizations.

Discusses the people and events of the controversial 2000 presidential election, the results of which were not decided until over one month after election day.

An overview of the history of the struggle between the Texas settlers and Mexico's General Santa Anna for control of Texas, with a detailed description of the 1836 siege of the Alamo.

Details the various trials of the Dred Scott case and discusses its impact on the issue of slave rights in the context of United States politics and the Civil War.

Describes the history of Iraq, the events during the first Gulf War in 1991, the decade of tension that followed, and actions that led to the United States' attack on that country in 2003.

A look at the motives and tactics of terrorist groups.

Examines the importance of oil, how it is formed and obtained, the dependence of industrialized nations on oil, and why it has become a bargaining chip between Middle Eastern and Western nations.

Provides an overview of the conflicts which have plagued Afghanistan throughout history, discussing invasions, wars, government overthrows, religious struggles, and other related topics.

Describes events of the 2003 battle in Iraq's capital city, Baghdad, in which a coalition of nations led by the United States and Great Britain attempted to remove Saddam Hussein from power in order to set up a new government.