A biography of the seventeenth-century Indian princess whose friendship toward the English settlers at Jamestown was a key factor in making the colony a success.
Examines the growth of Islam during the first thousand years after the time of Muhammad, discussing the effect of this religion on the lives of its followers and on their science and technology up to the end of the sixteenth century.
Discusses how the United States lost its place as the dominant economic power of the world due to a host of reasons, including the entry into the world's markets of highly competitive foreign products and the poor management of U.S. businesses.
A description of modern India and its development, including chapters on daily life, religion, government, agriculture and industry, and foreign relations.