Macdonald, Fiona

Offers a brief introduction to the history, culture, people, and practices of the ancient Greeks.

Examines the status and conditions of women in ancient Greek society, discussing such topics as marriage and family life, clothing, domestic duties, religion, and more.

Examines the conditions of women in ancient Egyptian society, discussing their positions in the home, in religion, as workers, and as members of royal families.

Examines the reality of women's lives in Europe during the 1800s and how change slowly occurred.

Examines the conditions of women in medieval European society, discussing their positions in the home, in religion, and as workers.

Explores the role of women in the vast and expanding empire of ancient Rome, and shows that while women had no legal status, they did have some influence in business, the arts, and, in rare cases, the public world.

Tells about Marco Polo--the people, places, and sights he saw--and what was happening elsewhere in the world at that time.

Tells about the life, death, and tomb of Tutankhamen and what was happening elsewhere in the world in his time.

Looks at the lives of many of the world's past rulers, from 2,500 B.C. to 1990, giving an overview of each time period with mini-biographical sketches of significant leaders.

Traces the development of housing from early shelter to the 20th century and beyond.