history, modern

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

Uses a newspaper format to describe the American, French, Russian, and Chinese revolutions.

Text and abundant photographs provide a decade-by-decade history of the twentieth century.

Text, maps, and illustrations present the events that changed the world geographically in the two hundred years from 1453 to 1763.

As eleven-year-old Franny Chapman deals with drama at home and with her best friend in 1962, she tries to understand the larger problems in the world after President Kennedy announces that Russia is sending nuclear missiles to Cuba. Features historic quotations and photographs.

An overview of American history from 1936 to 1961 presenting eyewitness accounts of the major events of the period including World War II and the Cold War.

An overview of American history from 1961 through 1999. Presents eyewitness accounts of the major events of the period including Watergate and the women's Movement.

An overview of American history from 1901 through 1936 presenting eyewitness accounts of the major events of the period including World War I and the Great Depression.