Examines the history of the Middle East from ancient times to the present; and covers topics including the struggle for independence from Britain, Arab Nationalism, the Cold War, Islamic fundamentalism, and the rise of terrorism.
Examines the source of conflicts in the Middle East including those involving colonial rule or religious differences, the struggles for independence, the rise of al-Qaeda and the War on Terror.
Traces the life of the Latin American revolutionary and guerrilla fighter who joined Castro's movement to overthrow Cuba's government, served as minister of industry, and was killed while leading a Communist guerrilla force in Bolivia.
Offers a brief biography of Joseph Stalin, exploring the events, the background, the people, and the mixture of private and public concerns which contributed to his historical impact.
Explores the history of Colombia and its conflicts, and examines twentieth and early twenty-first century headlines about the country and problems in its society.
Presents information on the period during the Holocaust in which Hitler and the Nazi party took power in Germany in 1933 until the beginning of World War II in September 1939. Details the persecution of Jews in Germany and Austria and the efforts of some Jews to emigrate to safety.
Describes the mass murder of Jewish people during the Holocaust in Nazi Germany from 1941 to 1945, and includes statistics from several concentration camps totalling the death of over three million persons.
Chronicles the stories of the Jews in Europe during the Holocaust who found ways of fighting back against the Nazis. Discusses the Jews' resistance in the ghettos, in the camps, and in the forests.
Describes the ancient Persian empire and the influence of Islam in the 600s A.D., the reign of Shan Muhammad in the 1960s and 1970s, the Islamic revolution and war with Iraq, and terrorist activity associated with Iran.
