social life and customs

A chronicle of the 1920s, including the fads, triumphs, tragedies, and fashions of that decade.

A historical exploration of events and daily life in Rome in both ancient and modern times.

A historical exploration of events and daily life in Athens in both ancient and modern times.

Discusses the politics, home life, makeup and hair, families, schooling, trade, culture, and agriculture of ancient Greece.

Presents a full-color illustrated guide to Japanese food and provides techniques for using chopsticks, reading the menus, and hints for dining out Japanese-style.

Traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1990s, including science, technology, fashion, music, art, architecture, sports, entertainment, and news.

Traces the events, trends, and important people of the 1980s, including science, technology, fashion, music, art, architecture, sports, entertainment, and news.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life during the Civil War, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

A brief introduction to the day-to-day life of cowboys in the American West.

Describes how the culture of Egypt is reflected in its many festivals, including Eid, Moulid el-Nabi, and Sham el-Nessim.