World history series
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1)
The Chinese Cultural Revolution
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14) The Crimean War
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Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
A historical overview of the events leading up to, during, and after the Crimean War.
20)
The history of rock and roll
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24) Colonial America
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Series
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Discusses settlement in colonial America and life in the thirteen colonies.
26) The Incan empire
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Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the Incan empire, including their traditional way of life, the reign of King Pachacuti, the last of the great kings, the Incan civil war, and the end of the empire.
28) The Reagan years
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Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the years of Ronald Reagan's presidency, including his past political experience, the Star Wars arms program, second term election, Iran-Contra scandal, and Reaganomics.
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Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of American westward expansion, including the exploration of the frontier to the Pacific Ocean, the establishment of the Lone Star State and the Mormon kingdom of Deseret, Manifest Destiny, the California gold rush, the population of the plains, and the legacy of the American frontier.
37)
The abolition of American slavery
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39) The Cold War
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English
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Discusses the origins of the Cold War and its effects on Europe, Asia, and the United States, nuclear threats, detente, and the future of the relationship between Russia and the United States.
41)
Maya civilization
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42)
Viking conquests
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49)
Apartheid in South Africa
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55) The Roman Empire
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Language
English
Description
Traces the history of the Roman Empire from the days of the Republic through the reign of the Caesars and the influence of Christianity to the fall of Rome.
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The Nazi campaign against Jewish people living in their territories began slowly, with the gradual erosion of their rights to own property, hold a job, or marry non-Jews. These indignities intensified over time, eventually culminating in the establishment of work camps--also known as concentration or death camps--such as Auschwitz. Full-color photographs, a detailed timeline, and excerpts from primary sources offer an in-depth look at the Nazis rise...
68)
The Inquisition: the quest for absolute religious power
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Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"ISIS is a significant threat to modern society--it has caused the deaths of thousands and the rise of anti-Muslim sentiment around the world, despite the fact that prominent Muslim leaders have denounced the group's actions. Understanding ISIS is vital to defeating it. Readers learn about the creation of this terrorist group, its rise to power, and what is being done by nations around the world to stop its members from taking more lives. Full-color...
70)
World War I and the rise of global conflict
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Ancient Egypt is one of the most widely studied historical civilizations. Readers are introduced to important facts about ancient Egypt and the ways ancient Egyptians influenced the world for thousands of years. Readers explore this complex culture through accessible text, annotated quotations from historians, vibrant photographs and historical images, and enlightening sidebars. Readers may know about Egypt's pyramids and pharaohs from their history...
