An introduction to the American Civil War that examines the complex issues that divided the North and South and provides information on key generals, battles, weaponry, medical techniques, and other details of the war.
Examines the history of the Persian Gulf region and the birth of the Islamic empire in the seventh century and discusses Iraq's wars with the United States, Iran, and Kuwait as well as insight into the armament and gear, and the role of women and minorities during both Gulf War One and Two.
Chronicles the Cold War, from its origins in the Soviet Revolution as the twentieth century began to the collapse of the Soviet Union as the century closed.