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Draws upon primary sources to introduce the nineteen twenties and thirties in the United States.

A collection of key primary source documents in the history of the world. Includes excerpts from works such as the Bible, the Qur'an, the Magna Carta, Luther's "The Freedom of a Christian," Yamamoto's "The Book of the Samurai," Shakespeare's "Hamlet," and Marx's "The Communist Manifesto." Contains notes on the significance and interrelationship of the works in thematic sections.

Examines the women's suffrage movement in the United States using primary source documents, including petitions, arrest warrants, abolitionist newspapers, and more.

A collection of transcripts of the secret recordings made by presidents Kennedy and Johnson of meetings between 1962 and the 1964 passage of the Civil Rights Act, reveal how the White House transformed civil rights history.

"From Gilgamesh to Ancient Egypt to the Fall of Rome, this volume provides easy-to-use tools to engage, enlighten and give students a new frame of reference to study and analyze the most important documents from Ancient History. Through in-depth analysis of important primary documents from B.C.E. and C.E., readers will gain new insights into the life and culture in Ancient History. Written by historians and experts in the field, this resource examines a wide array of primary source documents with an in-depth critical analysis. Articles begin by introducing readers to its historical context, followed by a description of the author's life and circumstances in which the document is written. A document analysis guides readers in understanding key elements of language, rhetoric, and social and political meaning that define the significance of the author and the document in Ancient history. Defining Documents in World History: Ancient World provides detailed analysis of the following topics: The Fall of Rome, the Barbarian Invasion, and the Ancient Huns; Ancient Egypt: the religion and culture; The daily life and culture of Sumeria, Ancient Babylonia, the Huns, Ancient Ethiopians, and the Ancient Mayans; The culture, religion, and law of Ancient Rome; The Military and Government war efforts. From speeches to journal entries, government documents and newspaper articles, students and researchers will gain new insights into the life and culture of Ancient History. The documents represent the diversity of ideas and contexts that define social, political and cultural subjects throughout this significant time period."--Publisher website.

Collects a range of primary sources written by different authors in Europe who were part of the Reformation, such as Calvin, Luther, and writings from different edicts and gatherings of the church. Explores what life was like living during those times, including topics of art, religion, family life, food, and recreation.

Presents a look at what daily life was like in ancient Greece and Rome including how people were educated, where they lived, their religious practices, and the games they played.

Examines the events that led up to the War of 1812. It discusses the political and military strategies that American and British leaders employed, and provides information about key people, battles, and events.

This book examines the events that led to conflicts on the American frontier between settlers and the Native Americans who lived there.