Discusses the rise of the American gangster including six famous gangsters: Al Capone, "Lucky" Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, Sam Giancana, and John Gotti.
Presents annotated reproductions of one thousand great paintings selected by Sister Wendy Beckett, arranged alphabetically by artist, from Albers to Zurbaran; and includes a directory of museums and galleries, and an index.
Discusses the introduction of slaves into American society, the beginnings of the abolitionist movement, the national conflict over slavery and the resulting Civil War, emancipation of the slaves, and slavery's legacy.
Presents an overview of cholera, covering its history, scope, diagnosis, treatment, research, and prevention; and includes a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of related organizations.
Offers a brief introduction to the life and times of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, focusing on her outspoken views in favor of women's right to vote and to divorce.
Examines the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, showing its creation as a war measure designed to bring the southern states back to the Union and discussing its effectiveness in freeing the slaves.
Text and plentiful photos profile the most significant and famous aircraft from around the world, throughout history, and present a biographical dictionary of famous aviators and contributors to the development of flight.
Examines the efforts to gain the right for women in the United States to vote, focusing on the trial of Susan B. Anthony for illegally voting in the presidential election in 1872.