civilization

Text and illustrations describe several facets of Victorian England, explaining their effects on the people of the time; covers topics such as Queen Victoria, industrialization and population growth, politics, the middle class, protests, reform, and science.

Reveals the methods and materials used to construct a mosque in late-sixteenth century Turkey.

Illustrations and text provide a comprehensive introduction to the Renaissance, focusing on the lives of Europeans during that time, warfare, trade, exploration, colonization, religion, science, the arts, and other topics.

Describes the Byzantine Empire, discussing its history, religion, and art.

Contains entries that provide information on various aspects of American popular culture from the Great Depression to the onset of World War II, covering art, architecture, aviation, comics, expositions/fairs, film, food and drink, government, literature, music, newspapers, organizations, radio, social issues, sports, theater, travel, and youth; arranged alphabetically from N to Z.

A photographic exploration of the wonders of Africa, traveling by Land Cruiser, camel, dwhow, and on foot through twelve countries in an attempt to answer questions about what modern African-Americans have in common with their African ancestors, and to discover what Africans have contributed to civilization.

Explains how Scotland earned the respect of the rest of the world during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries through its contributions to science, philosophy, literature, education, medicine, commerce, and politics.

Presents a review of major events and people in American society during the 1980s, covering arts and entertainment, business and economy, education, lifestyles and social trends, medicine, science and technology, sports, and government, politics, and law. Includes chronologies, illustrations, and references.

Presents a review of major events and people in American society during the 1970s, covering arts and entertainment, business and economy, education, lifestyles and social trends, medicine, science and technology, sports, and government, politics, and law. Includes chronologies, illustrations, and references.