historiography

Analyzes what is known about the life of explorer Christopher Columbus from various sources such as his personal diaries and private correspondence as well as from manuscripts and biographies written by historians throughout history. Also, includes facts about his early, formative years and his four voyages to America.

Chronicles the life of Mississippi-born novelist and Civil War historian Shelby Foote.

Profiles thirteen books the author believes have had the greatest influence on American history and altered the way Americans think about the world around them.

A collection of essays that chronicles the events surrounding the 1937 massacre at Nanking, Japan, and the impact the massacres had on Japanese culture and history.