Hughes, Christopher

Provides background on the circumstances leading up to the Civil War and describes the details of the pivotal battle at Antietam.

Provides an account of the Civil War battle of Antietam in Maryland on September 17, 1862, and includes maps, profiles of military leaders, and general information about the war.

Describes the history of the Sudan and its political and social turmoil including civil war, famine and drought, genocide, and terrorism.

A biography of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson, focusing on his military achievements during the Civil War, with information about his early life, and the accidental shooting that led to his death.

Chronicles the life of President Andrew Johnson, describing his childhood in North Carolina, his work as a businessman and politician, his loyalty to the Union during the Civil War, and his actions as president.

Chronicles the history of Cuba's internal and external conflicts, covering such topics as the Spanish-American War, the Cuban Revolution, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and economic difficulties after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Describes the history and causes of the conflict between Pakistan and India, discussing the two countries' cultures, religions, and politics; and includes a chronology and further reading list.

Discusses the history, people, places, and future of the nation of Israel, where danger and conflict have nearly always existed.