history

Traces the history of warfare from the first organized armies to modern nuclear weapons.

The myths and history, the culture and agriculture, the art and science of America's quintessential crop.--Cover.

Discusses the history of the Maori people and the effect of European colonization on these original inhabitants of New Zealand. Briefly describes the Maori today.

A history of the self-portrait in art, explaining how a unique style is manifested in each work.

Describes seven early civilizations and how their existence was discovered by archaeologists.

An account of Shakespeare's life and times based on contemporary documents, none dated later than 1635.

Examines fashion trends from long ago to the present, showing what people did to keep up with the fashions of the time, and includes lip plates in Africa, men's doublets and breeches, the corset, the fontange (a very tall hairdo), high-heeled shoes, and more.

Illustrated with gruesome cartoons, this book chronicles the transformation of medical care as germs were discovered and cleanliness was put into practice in hospitals; also examines breakthroughs such as vaccinations, penicillin, and transplants.