historical works (nonfiction)

Chronicles the evolution of the United States over the course of the twentieth-century, focusing on the events of the late 1970s which saw continuing conflicts over women's rights, affirmative action, and busing.

Chronicles the pivotal moments of the early 1970s and covers the effects events such as the war in Vietnam and the Watergate scandal had on Americans.

Chronicles the evolution of the United States over the course of the twentieth-century, focusing on the events of the late 1960s which were marked by political assassinations, war protests, and increasingly violent demands for civil rights.

Chronicles the evolution of the United States over the course of the twentieth-century, focusing on events of the early 1960s, including conflicts between the U.S. and Soviet Union, and the stand-off between civil rights activists and segregationists.

Describes the causes, battles, and aftermath of the Revolutionary War, discussing its impact on the shape the new America took.

Explores the famous ancient Seven Wonders--the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the statue of Zeus, the Temple of Artemis, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Pyramids of Egypt, and the Pharos of Alexandria--with modern footage, animated computer reconstructions, and expert commentary.

Presents an introduction to the Korean War, providing a exploration of the violent battle and America's involvement, in it, showing footage of Marine forces landing at Inchon, soldiers forcing the North Koreans to the Yalu River, and facing the overwhelming odds as China sends thousands of troops across the border.

Contains two episodes of the CBS News series "You Are There" in which significant historical events are reconstructed and presented as on-the-scene news stories, looking at the capture of John Wilkes Booth twelve days after the assassination of President Lincoln, and the first Texas oil strike in 1901.

Contains two episodes of the CBS News series "You Are There" which uses dramatic reenactments and real reporters to provide viewers with an inside look at the writing of the Emancipation Proclamation, and take them to the scene of the Gettysburg Address.

Examines the state of affairs in the United States following the Civil War, discussing race riots, the Ku Klux Klan, and other issues that arose during a time when the country was suppose to be reuniting but was still largely divided.