1874-1965

Provides critical overviews of the most-studied plays of all time periods, nations, and cultures. Includes discussions of themes, characters, critical reception, dramatic devices and traditions as well as cultural and historical context.

Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Combines archival footage with quotes by Sir Winston Churchill to provide an overview of the life and achievements of the statesman.

"[Provides a] narrative of Winston Churchill's extraordinary and little-known exploits during the Boer War"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of W. Somerset Maugham. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Of Human Bondage, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

"The story of the alliance formed at the end of World War II by Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin to control the war in Europe and the Pacific, in the process shaping the political landscape of the world"--Provided by publisher.

Perhaps the two most visible people on the world stage in the Second World War were Winston Churchill, leader of Great Britain, and Adolf Hitler, leader of the Nazi regime in Germany. In retrospect, these two historical figures were some of the greatest rivals of all time. In this book, readers learn what happened when Hitler and Churchill were working against each other during WWII. Biographical information is included among the historical context that gives readers a sense of both the men and the time period they lived in.