Greenblatt, Miriam

Discusses the geography, history, people, economy, and customs of the country of Cambodia, part of the Indochinese Peninsula of Southeast Asia.

Explains the role of Peter the Great in taking Russia into the modern world; describes the everyday life of the people; and includes poems, plays, and letters written by Russians about themselves.

Describes the tumultuous reign of Hatshepsut, daughter of Thothmes I, and life in ancient Egypt during her reign.

Discusses the rise to power of Alexander the Great, his leadership and strategic conquests, and everyday life in Greece during his reign.

Examines the rule of Augustus Caesar, including his rise to power, politics, and final days, and describes everyday life in Rome during his reign.

Tells of the U.S. campaign to beat back Great Britain and rid America of foreign powers once and for all.

A biography of our eleventh President, who previously served as a U.S. Congressman and a Governor of Tennessee.

Follows the life of the thirty-second president from birth to death, examining his childhood, education, employment, and political career.

Presents the life of John Quincy Adams, including his childhood, education, employment, and political career.

Presents a short history of ancient China and the Han dynasty's leading emperor, Han Wu Di, and describes the cultural and social life in ancient China, family traditions, scientific discoveries, inventions, and more.