civilization, modern

Surveys the fads, fashions, trends, and cultural and intellectual preoccupations of the self-satisfied, consumeristic 1950s.

Describes the patterns of human history in an effort to understand how the West attained global supremacy, examines the link between geography and power, and looks at what the future may hold.

Provides an overview of how the world views the United States, and contains thirteen additional articles in which the authors debate issues of anti-Americanism around the world, and the effects of the U.S.-led war on terrorism on the global community.

An illustrated satirical study of modern civilization, presented from the viewpoint of archeologists in 4022 examining artifacts of twentieth-century American life.

An introduction to the various elements of Renaissance life, including religion, trade, education, art, and science.

Discusses the life and accomplishments of Albert Einstein and what was happening around the world during his lifetime.

An introduction to the various elements of Renaissance life, including religion, trade, education, food, and clothes.

Traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1990s, including science, technology, fashion, music, art, architecture, sports, entertainment, and news.

Traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1980s, including science, technology, fashion, music, art, architecture, sports, entertainment, and news.