civilization

Tells all about life in the West African Kingdoms and simulates a trip there during that time period.

A chronology of world events provide a context for the American experience covered in this volume. Events, lifestyles, social trends, fashion, social history, key figures, business and the economy, education, government and politics, sports and recreation are outlined for this age of cultural influence, European exploration and the settlement of indigenous and European people.

A chronology of world events provide a context for the American experience covered in this volume. Events, lifestyles, social trends, fashion, social history, key figures, business and the economy, education, government and politics, sports and recreation are outlined for this age of Western Expansion, with its unbridled opportunity matched only by its open cruelty to indigenous peoples.

Analyzes the development of the U.S.'s modern socioeconomic structure in the late nineteenth century, discussing factors such as westward expansion, mechanization, labor unrest, and the growth of cities.

Presents an overview of the history and culture of the Czech Republic and Slovakia, discussing the region's land and people, religion, holidays, cuisine and fashion, literature, media and cinema, performing arts, painting, architecture, marriage customs, and education.

Highlights all of the major events that have taken place in America in the twentieth century, profiling developments in art, literature, politics, fashion, entertainment, sports, and technology.

An illustrated history of France, beginning in the pre-Roman times and continuing through the opening of the Channel Tunnel in 1994. Explores the political development of French society as well as issues of community, region, family, gender, and class.