peace

Though the last of the US troops didn't pull out until late in 2011, few areas of Iraq are free from violence, and the Sunni, Shia, and Kurdish people continue to vie for adequate representation in the new government. Readers are provided with a comprehensive look at the recent history of Iraq, beginning with the rise of Hussein.

Provides a collection of essays and letters that illuminate the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Discusses the war and unrest in Iraq.

Examines the mystery surrounding Alfred Eisenstaedt's famous photograph of a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square on V-J Day at the end of World War II, describing the people who claimed to be in the photograph and their backgrounds.

Examines events that led to the outbreak of World War I, discusses the expansion of the conflict, provides an account of U.S. involvement in the battle, and describes the negotiations that put an end to the fighting.