Why war happened

Examines the causes of the Second World War, and the forces that led to America's involvement in the conflict.

Examines the events leading up to World War I, and how the United States became involved in the conflict.

Looks at the events leading up to the United States' participation in the Vietnam War.

Explores the causes and consequences of America's bloody Civil War.

Traces the events that led to the American Revolution, and looks at the war's long-term consequences.

Examines the causes and consequences of America's involvement in the war in Afghanistan.

"For a truly worldwide war to erupt, many conflicts and interests are at work. That's exactly what happened in the years leading up to World War I, also called the Great War. Conflicts between empires, alliances among nations, fights over boundaries and colonies, and the 1914 assassination of the archduke Franz Ferdinand were among the myriad of causes for this widespread war. This volume, which includes remarkable photographs from the time period, gives a thorough overview of the war and its aftermath, which would pave the way for another terrible world war just two decades later"--Amazon.com.

Discusses the events that contributed to the war between the states including slavery, the transcontinental railroad, John Brown and Harper's Ferry, the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, and more.

Explores the causes of the Afghanistan War and discusses such topics as al-Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, and the colonial history of Afghanistan.

Discusses the events that contributed to the American Revolution, including trade routes, taxation, independence, and freedom.