This textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to the development of Western civilization from its ancient origins to the year 1789. Written by Marvin Perry and colleagues, it explores key ideas, political institutions, and social structures that shaped the Western world. The book examines major historical periods, including ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Refo…
This volume provides a comprehensive survey of Western civilization from its ancient beginnings through the early modern era. Written by Edward McNall Burns, Robert E. Lerner, and Standish Meacham, the book explores the political, social, cultural, and intellectual developments that shaped Western history. The narrative examines major historical events, influential figures, and transformative c…
This biography, written by Russel B. Nye and edited by Oscar Handlin, explores the life and influence of William Lloyd Garrison, one of the most prominent leaders of the American abolitionist movement. The book examines Garrison’s humanitarian ideals, his role in the fight against slavery, and his impact on broader social reform efforts in nineteenth-century America. Through detailed historic…
This book provides a detailed, hour-by-hour chronicle of the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Jim Bishop reconstructs the day through eyewitness accounts, official reports, and narrative storytelling, offering readers an intimate and dramatic perspective on one of the most tragic moments in American history.
This volume presents an intimate historical account of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his closest advisor, Harry Hopkins. Through detailed narrative and primary sources, Robert E. Sherwood explores the personalities, political dynamics, and strategic decisions that shaped the United States during the Great Depression and World War II. The book highlights Hopkins’ vital role in wartime di…
This volume offers an in-depth narrative of the close working relationship between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his trusted advisor Harry Hopkins. Drawing from government records and personal correspondence, Robert E. Sherwood illustrates how both men shaped critical decisions during the turbulent years leading to and during World War II. The book provides insights into Roosevelt’s lea…
This book presents Emil Ludwig’s compelling biographical portrait of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on the turbulent political and moral challenges he faced during one of the most defining eras in American history. Drawing from historical documents and personal writings, Ludwig explores Lincoln’s character, leadership, and inner struggles as he guided the United States through civil conflict and…
This book provides a concise overview of English history in the 16th century, an important period marked by the English Reformation, the reign of the Tudor dynasty, political turmoil, and major social changes. G. W. O. Woodward presents descriptions of key figures such as Henry VIII, Mary I, and Elizabeth I, as well as the socio-economic dynamics that shaped English society at that time. This b…
This book provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of British history in the 19th century. John W. Derry discusses political, economic, and social developments from the post-Napoleonic era to the end of the Victorian era. Important themes such as the Reform Act, the development of industrialization, changes in social structure, and British foreign policy are presented clearly and systemati…
This book is a narrative and analytical reconstruction of the Six-Day War of 1967, written by Randolph S. Churchill and his grandson Winston S. Churchill. The authors trace the series of diplomatic, political, and military events that triggered the conflict between Israel and the Arab states, and describe the course of a war that was short but had a major impact on the geopolitics of the Middle…