A brief biography of Colombian novelist, journalist, editor, publisher, political activist, and Nobel-Prize-winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, that chronicles his life, family, and literary career.
Examines the history of architecture and discusses the evolution of architectural styles and famous architects from the earliest civilizations through the twentieth century. Includes photographs, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading.
Describes what life was like in ancient Egypt, examining the family, home life, food and drink, women's roles, childhood, education, arts, literacy, means of communication, slavery religious beliefs, and more.
Contains twenty-two essays that provide various perspectives on evolution, discussing the history of evolutionary theory, the controversy over evolution and natural selection, the debate between evolution and creationism, and modern developments and challenges to evolution.
Discusses Japan's participation in World War II, including militaristic advances and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, its alliances, the use of the atomic bomb against it, and its defeat and surrender.
Presents seventeen essays written by historians and scholars who comment on controversial issues such as who was to blame for the Pearl Harbor attack, pros and cons on Japanese internment, the necessity of the atomic bomb, and possible American intervention regarding the Holocaust.
Provides information about the origins and development of the Roman Senate, explains how a person got to be a Roman senator, and looks at the powers and duties of a senator, as well as some of the issues senators considered.
