1945-

Chronicles the history of Europe since World War II, focusing on attempts to unify the continent's many nationalities and ideologies, with discussion of Cold War politics, the influence of the U.S. and the Soviet Union, and other topics.

Presents articles that provide differing views on why the Middle East is a conflict area, and discussing whether Palestinians are treated justly, what role the U.S. should play in the Middle East, and how religion affects the issues.

Explores the problems and challenges France will be facing in the twenty-first century and explains why there are so many contradictory aspects of the country.

A history of America, covering the years between the end of World War II and the resignation of President Nixon, discussing the major political, cultural, and economic events of the era, including the civil rights movement, the Kennedy and King assassinations, McCarthyism, the Vietnam War, and other issues.

Critical profiles of ten presidents which examine their political actions and their psychological traits.

Examines the influence of FDR's strategies and policies on the administrations of the eight men who have succeeded him in the oval office.

Examines the European culture and the nations that would have to be at the base of a unified Europe--England, Germany, France, the Benelux countries, and Italy.

Captioned photographs depict Japanese life during one twenty-four hour period in 1985.