World history series

Discusses the causes, events, and results of the Spanish American War including the explosion of the USS Maine, American and Spanish military preparations, the Battles of Manila, Las Guasimas, El Caney, San Juan Hill, and Kettle Hill, Spain's surrender, and America's increased role in world affairs.

Describes the conflict between the Houses of Lancaster and York in England between 1455 and 1485 known as the Wars of the Roses.

Describes the 1965 riot in the Black neighborhood of Watts that shook Los Angeles and the nation.

Presents an introduction to the history and culture of the Roman Republic, in simple text with illustrations, describing the Roman oligarchy, the conquest of Italy and the provinces, Roman politics, and the rise of military dynasties.

Presents an introduction to the history and culture of the Roman Empire, in simple text with illustrations, describing the Augusten Age, Rome at its zenith, and the fall of the empire.

Examines the civilization, government, society and culture, military actions, and other aspects of ancient Greece, and includes sidebars, a time line, maps, and illustrations.

Describes the history, culture, and legacy of the Byzantine Empire, the eastern part of the Roman Empire that survived the "fall of Rome" and thrived during the Middle Ages.

Describes war tactics and weapons from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century, discussing their effectiveness and their impact on warfare as a whole, and includes photos and illustrations, sidebars, and an annotated further reading list.

Presents a comprehensive illustrated history of the Holocaust in Europe during World War Two and includes a timeline and information on concentration and death camps, Jewish Ghettos, and resistance fighters.

Chronicles the history of the Islamic empire, describing the beginning of Islam, the Umayyad dynasty, the artistic and intellectual achievements of the empire's golden age, and other related topics, and includes an annotated further reading list.