economic conditions

Draws upon firsthand accounts to provide an overview of the trading of opium from India into China that was conducted by American, British, and Indian firms from 1823 to 1860, discussing trading ships and men, pirates and natural disasters, the Opium Wars, political and economic matters in India and China, and the historical consequences of the trade.

A study of recent Japanese history including an assessment of the effects of the earthquake and tsunami, the political and environmental consequences of the Fukushima reactor meltdown, detailed discussion of Japan's energy policy, and more.

A variety of people who lived through the Great Depression describe their memories of that time.

Surveys key documents produced between 1874 and 1917, including the text of forty primary source documents, each accompanied by a critical essay.

Text and illustrations describe the Industrial Revolution.