Recreates daily life in Victorian England, from urban slums to the estates of high society, with information on the physical, social, economic, and legal aspects of the era, from 1837 to 1901.
Profiles the daily lives of the ancient Greeks and discusses what they ate, how they dressed, where they lived, how they treated prisoners and slaves, and other related topics.
Examines the public and private lives of early Christians in the context of ancient Rome from the death of Jesus to Emperor Constantine's legalization of Christianity in 354 C.E.
Portrays the contributions of women to the civil rights movement throughout the twentieth century exploring themes related to birth control, domestic violence, labor, human rights and citizenship.
A comprehensive study of the immigration of millions of men, women, and children to America between 1820 and 1870, noting the significant shifts in geographic origins and the daily lives of the people including distribution and settlement patterns.