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Chronicles twenty years of American policy and operations in Chile from 1970 to 1990, recounting Washington's role in the consolidation of General Augusto Pinochet's regime, as well as U.S. knowledge of his gross violations of human rights and acts of international terrorism.

Contains over four hundred letters written by famous people and ordinary citizens that provide insight into the people, places, events, and trends of the twentieth century.

Examines the period in American history when the colonies challenged British authority, won independence, and began a new nation.

Contains over forty primary documents that provide insight into the historical context in which Stephen Crane's Civil War novel "The Red Badge of Courage" was written.

A collection of primary, secondary, and visual source documents on American history, covering the period from early exploration of the New World to present times.

Examines how the Great Depression affected such diverse elements of American society as economics, the arts, literature, mass media, ethnic and gender relations, the functioning of government, international relations, religion, politics, crime, public health, education, and everyday life.