politics and government

Contains twenty-one essays in which the authors examine the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict, Arab and Israeli terror tactics and military actions, the experiences of people living in the midst of the violence, and proposals for creating peace.

Examines the history and development of the militant Islamic movement Hamas, Israel's infiltration of the group, how Hamas prepares their martyrs for suicide bombings, and their relationship with Hezbollah and Al Qaeda.

Traces the history of Black Power in the United States from the movement's origins in 1966 to the present, discussing the civil rights activists who have fought for the cause, the movement's impact on American history, the controversies surrounding it, and other related topics.

Traces the 200-year history of the relationship between the Six Nations of the Iroquois Conferderacy and the United States, following the signing of the Treaty of Canandaigua in 1794.

Photographs and text help trace the history of American presidential campaigns during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Examines the history of the Iroquois League and its influence on the formation of the United States government.

Describes the ancient culture of the Australian Aborigines and discusses the continuing struggle of these native people to preserve their way of life and regain the rights to their traditional lands.