Lawson, Don

Discusses the causes and events of the Spanish Civil War, focusing on the American volunteers of the Abraham Lincoln Battalion, the key battles in which they were involved, and their reasons for joining in this early fight against fascism.

Traces the history of the relationship between the United States and China from the China trade in the eighteenth century to the reopening of official relations in the early 1970's.

Describes the history of the American Expeditionary Forces who served in World War I under General John J. Pershing.

Explains the political, social, economic, and military aspects of the Vietnam War, the longest in American history.

Presents a brief history of the Philippines and discusses the dictatorship of President Marcos and the present political controversy which surrounds it. Offers speculations about the future of this troubled country.

Describes the well-known scandals of four administrations: Grant, Harding, Nixon, and Reagan.

Discusses the recent history of Libya and the background of current issues in its relations with the United States and other countries, as well as the role played by the strongman Qaddafi.

Presents the politics, economics, and modern history of the Philippines, with emphasis on the period from the ascension of Ferdinand Marcos to the installment of Corazon Aquino as new president.

A biography of the first woman nominated by a major political party to run for vice president.

Discusses nine landmark Supreme Court cases, addressing such issues as desegregation of schools and the Miranda case, and considers the future of the Supreme Court.