europe

A very brief introduction to the geography, various regions, natural resources, people, and wildlife of Europe.

Chronicles the six centuries of European history known as the Dark Ages, examining the period's nearly perpetual state of war and discussing such figures as Alaric, Clovis, Charles the Hammer, Charlemagne, Empress Theodora, and St. Benedict.

Describes the effects of long and regionally varying experiences of social, economic, political and cultural changes on the evolving rural landscapes.

Focuses on the cultural evolution of Europe from Roman wall painting to post-World War II design, with an emphases on the effects of fashion, manners, taste, and working-class culture.

Describes the growth, development, and importance of academic learning and scientific inquiry in Western Civilization, stressing the significance of inventions and intellectual advancement.

Explores the physical geography of Europe,including its mountains and major rivers,and examines the effects of geological and human activity on its landscapes.

Profiles fifty people who played a significant role during the Renaissance and Reformation periods, including John Calvin, Peter Paul Rubens, Catherine de Medicis, and Johannes Kepler.

Bettina Selby rode her bicycle through Western Europe to Turkey and then into biblical lands.

Discusses various aspects of the Enlightenment including its roots, philosophes, attacks on Christianity, revolt against reason, campaigns to reform society, and legacy.

Discusses the creation of the European Economic Community and the impact, both internal and external, of the regulations that will govern the member countries beginning in 1992.