social life and customs

Describes life in ancient Rome as well as the gladiators who fought for the entertainment of it populace.

Traces the life of Jean Valjean, a peasant who steals a loaf of bread to feed his sister's family and thereby becomes a convict.

Chronicles a year-by-year history of the nineteen twenties.

A dictionary guide to Western terms, usages, origins and phrases common to cattleman, frontiersmen, scouts, cowboys and gamblers from 1850 to 1900.

David, a young boy from South Africa, shows readers around his beloved country, showcasing its cities, animals, and the diversity of its cultures.

"Find out what it was like to be a kid in ancient Egypt at the time the pyramids were being built"--Provided by publisher.

What is it like to live in or visit Italy? What makes Italy's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Italian people.