Grant, R. G

Features primary source material from speeches, letters, and diaries, as well as first-hand experiences of those who experienced the bombing of Hiroshima, and describes the Manhattan Project and the decision to drop the bomb, the extensive destruction, end of the Pacific War, and more.

Traces the history of slavery in America from the 1500s to its abolition during the Civil War, discussing how the slave trade operated, the conditions under which slaves lived, the struggle for freedom, and the aftermath of slavery.

Presents an overview of the battles, wars, and political conflicts that took place from the end of World War II in 1945 through the late 1980s and profiles the commanders, weapons, and strategies that influenced the conduct of war during that time.

Examines the early persecution of Jews in Germany, the rise to power of the Nazis, the concentration camps, and other historical events surrounding the Holocaust.

Describes the economic chaos that followed the 1929 stock market crash and gripped America and Europe throughout the 1930s.

Photos, illustrations, and text describe a wide variety of aircraft and the pilots who have flown them.

Discusses racist attitudes of white people in the twentieth century, how Africans and Asians have struggled against this racism, and changes in European and North American attitudes to include a vision of a multiracial future.

Discusses the end of World War I and the signing of the armistice and of the Treaty of Versailles. Discusses the harsh terms of these documents and the overall impact of the war on the world.

An illustrated overview of capitalism that defines it, presents its history, and discusses several concepts and conflicts associated with it around the world. Also includes a chronology, a glossary, and a list of related resources.