history

Examines social and political conditions in the U.S. before the start of the Civil War and how African-American men and women contributed to the fight against slavery as abolitionists, writers, lecturers, editors, and politicians between 1851 and 1861.

Contains selections from the writings of African slaves. These personal narratives, originally published in nineteenth-century newspapers, played a role in turning public opinion against slavery as an institution.

The story of John Brown, whose staunch opposition to slavery was a major catalyst to the Civil War.

Focuses on the African American experience between 1863 to 1875.

Recounts the story of the first automobile journey, made by Berta Benz and her two teenage sons in 1888.

A documentary history of black people in America during the Reconstruction period, as evidenced in letters, newspaper accounts, diaries, official documents, and other original sources.

Describes the disastrous voyage from Iceland to Russia of the supply-laden allied convoy PQ 17 during the summer of 1942.

Profusely illustrated text discusses the campaigns and battles between German and Russian forces in 1942, when the Russians successfully defended Stalingrad and won their first offensive campaign of World War II.

Examines the role of the air force in World War II, including the nonstop bombing over Germany and the slow island by island battles in the Pacific.