17th century

Gives historical context to the works of William Shakespeare, discussing daily life in England during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Provides students with important background information on the practice of writing and producing plays in Shakespear's England including quotations from writers of Shakespear's time.

Chronicles the life of Curzio Inghirami and reveals how he staged the most outlandish prank of the seventeenth century by forging an array of ancient Latin and Etruscan documents.

Examines the major religious themes and contexts found in William Shakespeare's works and explores how they reflected the traditional religious beliefs of his era.

Chronicles the events surrounding the plague of 1664 and 1665, discussing how the epidemic impacted London society, culture, and history.

Describes how Nicolaus Steno, a seventeenth-century scientist-turned-priest, set the stage for modern science when he went beyond the teachings of the Bible to study the creation of the Earth.

Discusses the contributions of women in colonial and revolutionary America, including biographical portraits of Native American women, pioneer women, African-American women, and immigrant women.