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The division of Berlin

Submitted by khenkes on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 10:15

Describes the events leading up to the division of Berlin by the Allies and the subsequent conflicts this has caused from l945 to the present day.

Liftoff!

space exploration
  • Cardell, Eleanor
Takes readers on a journey through the history of space exploration, from the launch of Sputnik to the first moon landing to the successful operation of rovers on Mars.
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Northern Ireland

Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 08:16

Chronicles the upheavals that have made this part of the world a battleground for centuries.

The crisis in South Africa

  • Griffiths, Ieuan Ll
1988
Discusses the historical background, events, apartheid, and the future of South Africa.

The rise of Solidarity

  • Sharman, Tim
1987
Traces the post-World War II history of Poland and discusses how and why Solidarity came to be formed and its national and international impact. Includes a glossary of terms and a chronology of events.

The Vietnam War

Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 08:37

The division of Berlin

Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 08:37

Describes the events leading up to the division of Berlin by the Allies and the subsequent conflicts this has caused from l945 to the present day.

The conflict in Afghanistan

  • Griffiths, John Charles
1989
Discusses the origins, events, conclusion, and aftermath of the conflict in Afghanistan following the invasion by the Soviets.

The crisis in Central America

  • Griffiths, John
1988
Discusses the historical background, events, and growing effects of the recent political turmoil in Central America.

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