civilization, modern

Text and abundant photographs provide a decade-by-decade history of the twentieth century.

Presents a listing of significant events that have occurred around the world on each day of the year throughout history, covering the categories of military and wars, arts and entertainment, sports, justice and crime, and science, technology, and medicine.

Photographs and text provide a year-by-year chronicle of the major historical events of the twentieth century.

Presents the political, social, and cultural trends of the first decade of the twenty-first century which included terrorist attacks, the first African American president, financial collapse, and inventions like the iPod and Facebook.

Presents primary and secondary source articles on the major events and cultural characteristics of the eighteenth century around the world, covering such topics as the European monarchs, composers, the Paris art salon, the French and Indian War, American slavery, the Boston Massacre, and child labor.

Presents primary and secondary source articles on the major events and cultural characteristics of the seventeenth century around the world, covering such topics as the Scientific Revolution, the settlement of Europeans in America, the New World's slave trade, the Romanov dynasty, Baroque music, the Taj Mahal, and the Great Fire of London.

Presents daily life, the sports world, international affairs, great scientific discoveries, the arts, and outstanding achievements of the ninth decade of the 20th century.

Presents daily life, the sports world, international affairs, great scientific discoveries, the arts, and outstanding achievements of the seventh decade of the 20th century.

Presents daily life, the sports world, international affairs, great scientific discoveries, the arts, and outstanding achievements of the sixth decade of the 20th century.