George, Enzo

Looks at the age of exploration from the fifteenth to the seventeenth centuries in which Europeans searched the world for goods, land, and raw materials.

"The authority of the pope was challenged by Martin Luther, a monk who wished to reform some corrupt practices of the Catholic Church. This challenge ended up changing not just Christianity but the social order. Artwork and texts provide a window into the events of this fascinating time"--Amazon.com.

Although slavery in the United States officially ended after the Civil War, prejudice against people of color lasted well into the twentieth century and continues today. The Civil Rights Movement reached its peak in mid-twentieth century under the leadership of such figures as Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore the sit-ins, protests, tragedies, and victories of the Civil Rights Movement.

Draws upon primary sources to introduce the nineteen twenties and thirties in the United States.

"Shortly after World War II, America experienced an incredible economic and technological boom as soldiers returned home from abroad. The middle class grew, and technology such as the automobile and television found their way into more and more homes. Explore the Fifties through the eyes of artists, politicians, and ordinary people."--Provided by publisher.

Explores the American experience of World War II through primary source documents including photos, posters, reports from war correspondents and those who served, and more.

Following World War II, Europe was divided in half: the democratic West, protected largely by the United States, and the communist East, controlled by the Soviet Union. In the decades that followed, the U.S. and Russia would compete for superiority in a conflict that came to be known as the Cold War. Explore the nuclear arms race, the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, and the space race through first-hand accounts.

A look at the Persian Gulf War through primary source accounts, facts, and overview analysis.

Draws upon primary sources to introduce terrorial expansion in the West.

Draws upon primary sources to introduce the Civil War, discussing its causes, the outcome of the war, and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.