Chronicles the history of Alcatraz Island from its discovery by early Spanish explorers to its role in Native American uprisings in the 1970s, focusing on the time it was a prison for soldiers and later for criminals.
Chronicles the history of Alcatraz Island from its discovery by early Spanish explorers to its role in Native American uprisings in the 1970s, focusing on the time it was a prison for soldiers and later for criminals.
Examines the life and adventures of the notorious fifth-century barbarian, Attila the Hun, and describes his brutal leadership throughout theRoman Empire.
Examines the issue of gay and lesbian rights in the United States, covering the history of the gay rights movement, the current struggles it faces, and arguments both for and against it.
Discusses problems relating to prisons, examines the controversy of whether prisons should rehabilitate or punish, and looks at possible alternatives to the current prison system.
Traces the development of the federal prison at Alcatraz Island from the days of Spanish exploration, through its years as a military prison, to its fame as the most escape-proof prison in America.
