Clare, John D.

Contains fourteen articles that examine significant people, places, events, and topics in the history of ancient Greece, including the city-states, Alexander the Great, religion, art and architecture, and the Olympics, each with illustrations and a case study.

Presents a teacher's resource guide which focuses on the ancient Aztec Indians covering the lifestyle of their rich and poor, food and drink, fashions, art, love and marriage, children, and war and weaponry. Also discusses their ancient science and technology along with their belief system and is accompanied by a text "Aztec Life" with 100 colorful images.

Text, illustrations, and photographs explore ancient Aztec society, culture, art, religion, warfare, and institutions.

Examines some of the most significant events and accomplishments of the twentieth century and features the words of people who recall their childhood experiences as witnesses and participants in those events.

Describes the daily life and customs of the Vikings and examines their many roles as farmers, traders, explorers, raiders, colonizers, and mercenaries.

Describes the institutions and daily life of towns in fourteenth-century western Europe, including home life, guilds, schools, the Church, and the ravages of the plague.

An overview of the lifestyle and changing role of the knight during the Middle Ages.

Describes the four voyages of Columbus to the New World and his activities there.

Recounts the struggles and triumphs of life in classical Rome.