Lucent library of historical eras

This book examines the everyday living and working conditions that came to Britain, the United States, and France during the Industrial Revolution that created the two groups known as the middle class and the working class.

This book describes how industry and technology have had both positive and negative effects on society, discussing the mechanization of agriculture, communications and information that became more accessible, medical advances, and the negative effect of environmental destruction.

This book examines the transformation of the United States into the world's main economic superpower through three major developments: the creation of the country's transportation and communications systems, the coming of electricity, and the application of science to industrial processes.

This book examines the Industrial Revolution, which began in Britain in the 1700s and spread to other countries in the 1800s, discussing Britain's many ships, abundant natural resources, new inventions, transportation and communications, and the development of military superiority.

Profiles fourteen important Romans including Virgil, Cicero, Augustus, and Constantine, chronicling their lives and discussing their impacts on Roman literature, history, values, scholarship, and government, as well as Christianity. Includes a chronology and annotated further reading list.

Explores the Fourth Crusades in Constantinople, providing historical information about the reasons for the invasion, military strategies, and consequences of the conflict.

Examines the cultural, political, and social history of Medieval art including the building of cathedrals and other Gothic construction, stained glass, sculptures, and paintings.

Examines the life and reign of the woman who ruled Egypt from 51 to 30 B.C. and discusses her relationship with two powerful Roman leaders, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

Describes how ancient Egyptians worked with stone, glass, metal, wood, and clay; how they made cloth and leather; what sorts of fine art they produced; and what kinds of sports and games they played, presenting color photos of artifacts and excerpts from songs and works of literature.

Describes the cultural, political and social life of ancient Mesopotamia.