Profiles the lives and faith of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, and chronicles their childhoods, conflicts within the church, and the issues facing Pope Benedict XVI in the future.
Tells stories of several Confederate women who supported the secession of the southern states during the Civil War, with particular emphasis on the siege of Richmond.
Tells the story of the origins of the Roman legions, a professional fighting force organized by Gaius Marius around 100 B.C., and looks at the influence of the soldiers on life in Rome. Includes primary source quotations.
Contains first-person accounts and commentary that describe various aspects of life for American and British soldiers during the Revolutionary War, and features excerpts from soldiers' diaries and letters home.