history

Highlights differences in baseball stadiums. A picture packed book that takes a look at what makes the current Major League parks, and some of the famous old ones, so special.

Explores world history in a humorous way.

Uses a Christian perspective to examine the history of America from the first voyage of Columbus to the aftermath of the Revolutionary War, with an emphasis on faithfulness to God's word.

Examines the history of the United States, from the early 1800s through the events leading to the Civil War, focusing on God's plan for this nation and the evil influences of the institution of slavery.

After consolidating its status as an independent nation, the United States began to expand its borders to the west. Western Expansion: 1813-1900 recounts the key events in this movement and the settlement of the western frontier. It includes the immigration boom from Europe to the United States, the Louisiana Purchase, the Gold Rush, and the travels of Louis and Clark.

The formation of the new American nation was a defining event in the history of the United States. New Nation: 1784-1812 recounts the events in the consolidation of the independent United States and the struggle to unite the conflicting elements within the nation. It includes the writing of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and the attempts of the new nation at finding the right system of government.

The colonization of what would become the United States of America was a key period in the nations history. Colonization: 1607-1760 recounts the important period of large-scale colonization of the area. It includes the development of the first large towns, the arrival of the Pilgrims, the formation of the Thirteen Colonies, and other key events.

During the expansion west and amid the increasing population of the United States, the nation underwent several key changes in its government. Reforming the Government: 1813-1860 recounts these changes and the forces that played a role in causing them. It includes the presidency of Andrew Jackson and the technological and political changes that swept the nation, resulting in a new-look United States.

"Cultural historian Roman Krznaric explores twelve universal topics--including love, family, and empathy; work, time, and money--by illuminating the past and revealing the wisdom we have been missing"--Dust jacket.