Presents an introduction to the great stone structures of ancient Egypt, providing information on their history and how they were constructed, including the pyramids, sphinx, temples, obelisks, and fortresses. Includes photographs.

History of the Minoans, an ancient civilization unknown to historians until the 1870s.

Describes the reasons behind the fall of the Roman Empire, offering insights into Rome's economics, society, politics, religion, and military.

Describes the War of 1812, including its prelude, battles and campaigns, conclusion, and aftermath.

Presents contrasting viewpoints about the best remedies for the economic crisis of the 1930's, the implementation of President Roosevelt's New Deal, and the historical impact of both the Depression and the New Deal.

"When many people hear the term climate change, they envision a few random changes in weather patterns that will not affect the planet and humanity until the end of the current century, or even later. This view is dead wrong. Earth's climate is now changing faster than at any point in the history of modern civilization, primarily as a result of human activities. Global climate change has already resulted in a wide range of impacts across every region...

Describes war tactics and weapons from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century, discussing their effectiveness and their impact on warfare as a whole, and includes photos and illustrations, sidebars, and an annotated further reading list.

Discusses the political, economic, and cultural life of the United States in the troubled 1930s, focusing on the Depression, the Golden Age of movies, and the threat of world war.

Discusses the life and achievements of Alexander III of Macedonia, who is regarded as one of the greatest generals in history, covering his conquest of most of the known world by the age of thirty-two while spreading Greek ideas and customs from Egypt to India.

Describes daily life in colonial America.