Focuses on the decades-old conflict between the Israelis and the Arabs while tracing the history of the Middle East including the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin in 1995.
A photographic history of Ireland, describing many aspects of the Irish way of life; examining Irish art, literature, and musical traditions; and discussing the elements that have combined to create the distinctive Irish identity.
Traces the history of democracy, discussing how it was developed, how it works, why people are prepared to give their lives to achieve democracy, and how it has helped shape the history of the twentieth century.
Explores the major conflicts leading up to and during World War II including the attack on Pearl Harbor, significant sea and land battles, and the bombing of Heroshima.
Text and accompanying photographs focus on the grand artistic visions of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and dozens of other geniuses of the age.
