Boyle, David

A color-illustrated, period-by-period overview of Renaissance art that describes the major movements, artists, and works and includes a glossary and a time line of concurrent world events.

An introduction to Impressionist art that profiles the artists and works which most influenced Impressionism in the nineteenth century.

Re-creates the twelfth-century kidnapping and ransom of Richard the Lionheart, who was captured while trying to return to his home after the Third Crusade.

Presents nine hundred black-and-white photographs that record events in every major theater of World War II, from 1939 through 1945, and includes explanatory captions and commentary.

Discusses and brings to life the reasons why the Communist Manifesto was written, how it was received by the people for whom it was written, the effect it had on society at the time, the global effects and repercussions it had, and whether it has any relevancy in the 21st century. The entire document is reproduced in the book.

Presents a concise edition of the 1848 treatise on the economic, political, and social conditions of the working class, which served as the platform of the Communist League and subsequent Communist movement. Includes an introduction and an analysis of its impact.