history

A biography of the famous lawyer and Senator who fought to keep the U.S. united in the decades preceding the Civil War.

Surveys the history of the Cleveland Indians, covering some of the key players and coaches and some of the best games the team has played.

A biography of the American aviator, with an emphasis on the preparation for and details of his solo nonstop flight from New York to Paris in the Spirit of Saint Louis in 1927.

Describes the history of the Baltimore Orioles from the early twentieth century to the early 1990s, highlighting the key personalities and memorable games.

A biography of the Scottish immigrant who made a fortune in the steel industry and used much of it for philanthropic causes.

Discusses the lives and influences of Mathew B. Brady, Jacob A. Riis, Alfred Stieglitz, Lewis Wickes Hine, Man Ray, Dorothea Lange, Ansel Adams, Margaret Bourke-White, Diane Arbus, and Gordon Parks.

Traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1990s, covering science, technology, environmental disasters, politics, fashion, the arts, sports, and entertainment.

Traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1900s, covering science, technology, medicine, politics, sports, the arts and entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, and fads.

Examines the world of exceptionally long running races and the athletes who run them.

Traces the history of basketball from 1500 to the 2000s, discussing the start of the National Basketball Association, peak performances, and other topics.