An overview of life in a nineteenth-century town in which most people worked in the textile mill, including their housing, food, clothing, schools, and everyday activities.
Describes India's physical environment and the effects of colonialism before going on to discuss the current social and economic situations and a possible future.
Text and accompanying photographs examine the history, regions, natural resources, wildlife, environmental problems, and transportation systems of Mexico.
Text and illustrations survey the Great Depression, explaining its causes, describing the First and Second New Deals, relating its outcomes, and providing a glossary, lists of important dates and people, and selected further resources.
Text and accompanying photographs examine the history, regions, natural resources, wildlife, environmental problems, and transportation systems of Mexico.
Shows how trade and commerce spread with the conquests made by the early Islamic empires. Covers such topics as caravans; monetary systems; famous explorers and traders; interactions with the East and West; economical principles; and coinage. Includes color illustrations, biographical sketches, a map, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.
Explores the social and economic way of life during the Middle Ages from 1100 to 1400 A.D., describing the ruling classes and peasant life, as well as the role of the church.
Presents contrasting viewpoints about the best remedies for the economic crisis of the 1930's, the implementation of President Roosevelt's New Deal, and the historical impact of both the Depression and the New Deal.
Examines events that led up to the Great Depression, looks at conditions during the economic slump, and examines the efforts of President Roosevelt to improve the lives of Americans following the disaster. Includes photographs, primary source materials, and information about what was happening in other parts of the world.
