Presents a three-volume series plus cumulative index on the origins, history, and effects of the Crusades between 1095 and 1291 A.D. and includes the biographies of twenty-five men and women associated with the Crusades and twenty-four primary-source documents.
Major acts of Congress
An illustrated encyclopedia of congressional acts from the earliest days of the American republic up through recent years.
"A selection of 262 significant laws, beginning with the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 and concluding with the Department of Homeland Security Act of 2002, these congressional acts are explained in detail and with historical context. The entries are well written and accessible to …
Major acts of Congress
International directory of business biographies
Provides the latest information and statistics of education in the United States. Covers: primary, elementary, and secondary schools; public vs. private schooling; national education goals; student testing and achievement; dropout rates; 'at risk' students; home schooling; schoo…
Real-life math
Presents 253 alphabetized articles on topics in genetics, covering disorders, social issues, the tools used by scientists, and the history of genetic study.
A comprehensive collection of articles on all aspects of genetics, from Mendel to the decoding of the human genome. Explains the workings of genes and chromosomes, genetic diseases, and biotechnology. Also covers the ethical, legal, and social issues connected to genetic science…
Examines how Europe flourished during the Industrial Revolution, from 1750 to 1914, discussing how European geography, politics, culture, arts, recreation, social class system, economy, and daily life changed during the era.
The Industrial Revolution in Europe, 1750-1914
by Farr, James, Thomson Gale (Firm)
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Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of the Industrial Revolution in Europe, 1750-1914.
Examines how Europe flourished during the Industrial Revolution, from 1750 to 1914, discussing how European geography, politics, culture, arts, recreation, social class system, economy, and daily life changed during the era.
Contains articles that provide biographical and career information about musicians who achieved or maintained commercial success in the 1990s, focusing on rock, pop, country, R & B, and hip-hop, with some attention to other genres including classical, world, Latin, Broadway, blu…