18th century

Provides the historical background of the most-studied novels, plays, poems, speeches and short stories. Entries examine both the historical setting of the literary work and the historical events taking place at the time the work was written.

Provides the historical background of the most-studied novels, plays, poems, speeches and short stories. Entries examine both the historical setting of the literary work and the historical events taking place at the time the work was written.

Examines key developments and discoveries in the scientific community in the nineteenth century and discusses how those discoveries brought people closer together and changed the way they lived.

Explores how men and women dressed in their daily lives and for special occasions in colonial America, describing the way clothing was made, how men, women, and children dressed for everyday life and special occasions, and what textiles were used.

Traces the story of slavery in America's history from 1776 through the Missouri Compromise, covering the general acceptance of slavery in colonial America, how human bondage was reevaluated during the American Revolution, how the future of slavery was shaped by decisions that the founding fathers made, and whether the Civil War was a result of those decisions.

A political treatise advocating the establishment of democracy and the overthrow of monarchy.

Provides information about the jobs people had during colonial times in America, how they learned the skills they needed, how jobs were chosen, and how modern work compares with that of the colonists.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Andre Chenier.

Outlines the life, work, and relevant historical background of Mercy Otis Warren.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Mary Wollstonecraft.