Describes farm and village life, city life, soldier life, and the lives of women and African-Americans, free and slave, during the Revolutionary War; and also includes an annotated bibliography.
Presents an examination of the ancient Inca Empire, discussing its location, and examining Incan economy, land management, industry and trade, law and government, family life, education, religion, work, military, and building accomplishments.
Explains how the discipline, courage, and preparation of the Roman soldier combined with the strategies and tactics of his commander and the organization of the military establishment resulted in the conquest of many lands for the Roman Empire.
An introduction to life in Hong Kong, discussing the mix of Eastern and Western cultures, transportation, city life, family and home life, education, religion, work, and recreation.
Examines the lives of people who were involved with the Pony Express, from its origins in the spring of 1860 to its demise with the invention of the telegraph.
Describes what it was like to be involved in the Underground Railroad, discussing life on the run, the lives of the trackers, conductors, and stationmasters, and the building of new lives in Canada.
