"The American story can be told in many ways and from many points of view. Accounts of military conflicts, political debates, economic developments, and the achievement of great national leaders are all staples of our history education. But we know that there are other faces we …
This appealing book fills in another dimension by tracing the evolution of American popular culture over the past two centuries. In a lengthy chronology of landmark events, this title provides an intriguing window on the social, economic, and political history of our democracy f…
This appealing book fills in another dimension by tracing the evolution of American popular culture over the past two centuries. In a lengthy chronology of landmark events, this title provides an intriguing window on the social, economic, and political history of our democracy f…
Traces the evolution of American popular culture over the past two centuries. In a lengthy chronology of landmark events, and ten chapters, each revolving around the lives of two individuals who are in some way emblematic of their times, this provides a window on the social, eco…
"The American story can be told in many ways and from many points of view. Accounts of military conflicts, political debates, economic developments, and the achievement of great national leaders are all staples of our history education. But we know that there are other faces we …
This appealing book fills in another dimension by tracing the evolution of American popular culture over the past two centuries. In a lengthy chronology of landmark events, this title provides an intriguing window on the social, economic, and political history of our democracy f…
The 17th parallel in Vietnam served as both a boundary between warring factions and as the backdrop for the Cold War fight that raged in Vietnam and throughout the world.
Examines the conflict in Vietnam as a nationalistic fight to eliminate the artificial divisions created by French colonialism and American Cold War policies.
The six-week period in 1989, known as the Velvet Revolution, brought the overthrow of the Czechoslovak regime and ushered in a free democracy.
Explores the changing political boundaries and their effects on theCzech people during the twentieth century.
Examines how London's history has been affected by arbitrary borders.
Looks at the history of the borders drawn in South Africa as a result of economic, social, racial, and territorial disputes and discusses the reforms that have occurred over recent years.
