Introduces the tribes, customs, deities, and ideals of the Celtic people; reveals their contribution to the arts; discusses important events, people, and the legacy of the early Celts; and provides a chronology.
Describes the social and economic structure of country life during the Renaissance, from about 1400-1600, and the role of the peasants, villagers, and landowners in the shaping of European civilization.
Describes the history, culture, and exploits of the Vikings and discusses their impact on the civilization of the British Isles and Europe in the eight and ninth centuries.
Describes the social and economic structure of city life during the Renaissance, from about 1400 to 1600, explaining how cities varied in government, commerce, population, and culture, and how they influenced the shaping of European civilization.
A description of the religious controversies of the Renaissance and Reformation with a focus on what life was like for ordinary people, both Catholic and Protestant.
Describes daily life in the rural areas of Elizabethan England, discussing communities, homes, the work of men, the experiences of women and children, recreational activities and holidays, and difficulties.
Uses text and photographs to examine the history, culture, religious beliefs, and social structure of the ancient Romans, and discusses their contribution to future civilizations.
