Traces the development of warfare from the sixteenth through the nineteenth century, describing the conflicts, religious struggles, structures of armies, development of weapon technology, and the changing tactics of war.
Provides an account of the trials that took place in Salem Village in 1692 after two young girls claimed several of the community's women were witches, and discusses the mass hysteria that gripped Salem in the wake of the accusations.
Examines events that led to the Salem Witch Trials in late seventeenth-century Massachusetts, reviews the history of the actual trials, and discuses the end of the hysteria after nearly twenty innocent people had been put to death.
Follows the beginnings of the witchcraft hysteria that led to the Salem witch trials and describes the impact of these trials on the people and community.
A shortened version of the writings of a pirate who sailed in the Caribbean in the late 1660s and 1670s. Illustrated with period artwork and photographs of surviving artifacts.
Reveals the lives of the people who set up the first colonies in the United States, discussing their homes and shelter, food, clothes, schools, communications, and everyday activities.
Explores the daily lives of tanners in colonial America and examines the many tasks they performed in their communities. Outlines several of the techniques and tools used by tanners, and includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.
