Moss, Joyce

Profiles more than fifty British and Irish literary works--including novels, poems, plays, and essays--from 1837 through the end of the twentieth century, examining the historical periods in which the works are set and in which they were produced.

Contains profiles of three hundred notable literary works written from ancient times through the end of the twentieth century, relating them to the historical context in which they were written and in which they are set; arranged alphabetically by title within five historical periods.

This text highlights:geographical setting, historicalbackground, culture, family life, religion, folklore,food, clothing, economy, government, houseing, educa-tion, the arts, traditions and customs of native andethnic groups living in North America.

An eight volume set that profiles the individuals who contributed to the history of the United States from exploration to present time.

Highlights individuals who played a role in World War II, desegregation, the Cold War, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.