Gay, Kathlyn

Text and personal accounts describe the Spanish-American War in 1898, including the reasons behind the war and the battles that were fought.

Describes the War of 1812, the reasons behind it, the action, and its effect on the country, using personal accounts of people who were there.

Presents descriptions and stories about various religious sects and secular communal groups and cults, showing that communal living has a long history in the United States, and discussing how such group solidarity can be either beneficial, repressive, destructive, or even deadly.

Covers the Civil War, describing the reasons behind it, the action, and its effect on the country, using personal accounts of people who were there.