history, modern

A chronology of the 20th century in the United States, including information about politics, daily life, arts & entertainment, and science & technology.

Examines twelve diseases that have changed the course of human history, exploring what can be learned from each outbreak about the spread, impact, and control of deadly diseases.

Presents research by ecologist, anthropologists, archaeologists, and historians to show how the formation of a global network of ecological and economic exchange fostered the rise in Europe, devastated imperial China, disrupted Africa, and made Mexico City the center of the world.

A cartoon history of the world, covering events from the Enlightenment to the early twenty-first century and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Contains chronologically arranged entries that provide accounts of some of modern history's greatest scandals in the areas of politics and government, business and finance, education, religion, science, sports, entertainment, literature, and the arts; covering events from 1904 to 1972.

A comprehensive companion guide to World War II, with over 150 illustrations, excerpts from letters and journals, statistics and personal accounts of the causes, battles, weaponry, leadership, and propaganda of the war.

Contains eyewitness accounts of historical events that took place throughout the twentieth century, including the Wright brothers first flight, the first radio broadcast, the landing on Normandy beach, watching the Challenger shuttle explode, and other major events.

Examines the relationship of economic to military power as it affects the rise and fall of empires.

Traces and explores the recurring pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests.