Cummins, Joseph

This eye-catching volume combines vivid first-hand accounts of pivotal events in history with authoritative commentary. Revealing startling links among events and people separated by centuries and continents, the epic struggles and bombastic personalities have been carefully chosen for their power to challenge some of the fiercest debates of our time. Filled with fascinating sidebars, narratives, maps, illustrations, and concise biographies, this new volume gathers up rich details that were left on the cutting room floor. With its fresh design and accessible format, History's Great Untold Stories appeals to readers who are eager to uncover "history's mysteries" and explore lesser known, non-Western views of world events.

Presents twenty true stories of search and rescue in the high mountains, at the scenes of emergencies, at sea, and in war, and includes two tales of rescue dogs.

Explores the history of negative political campaigning in the United States, describing each presidential campaign from 1789 through 2004.

Details, in narrative format, various battles which occurred throughout the world from 500 B.C. through 1783 A.D. and includes information on principal leaders, quick reference summaries of events, and time lines.

Portrays in detail the events of some of the most unforgettable events in world history, from the assassination of Julius Caesar to the events of September 11, 2001.