The author perceives the 1970s as an era when the search for alternative values and a new sense of community served as a counterweight to cynicism in the political sphere.
Examines the many factors that led to the Great Depression, Herbert Hoover's attempts to counter America's economic woes, the election of 1932, and the various measures initiated during the New Deal.
Presents information on the history, activities, and way of life of the ancient Greeks. Includes a multimedia disk containing activities, puzzles, and games.
Introduces students to the daily life life of Roman citizens, shows how the introduction of stone as a contruction material changed the way buildings were constructed, and gives them an inside look into the government of the Roman republic.
