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The early nineteenth century in the United States was a study of contrasts. On the one hand, the Jazz Age brought cultural liberation, vivacity, and reckless consumption; on the other, the Great Depression brought poverty and desperation to millions. Explore these periods in American history through the eyes of the people who lived them.
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, it prompted the United States to enter World War II on multiple fronts. From Africa to Europe, the Pacific to the home front, explore the American experience of World War II through the first-hand documents of the war.
The time period from the Fall of Rome to the middle of the fifteenth century is explained in the artwork created and the words spoken by people in various cultures. Read about the roles played by the Vikings, the Ottomans, the Chinese, Islam, Christianity, and even the Black Death in this tumultuous period.
There are endless phrases and theories about what happens when we are on death's door. Your life "flashes before your eyes." You see a "bright light." The truth is, no one can say for sure what happens when we leave this world. This enlightening volume will keep readers turning pages with absorbing accounts that detail the claims of reincarnation and seeing visions of our past lives. Readers learn of near-death experiences that include seeing the future and speaking with dead loved ones. Readers can decide: is death the final destination or just one stop of many?
The tomb of Chinas First Emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, is guarded by an army of more than 6,000 life-size terracotta warriors. Doubtless many untold treasures and secrets are sealed in the unopened burial chamberand perhaps a deadly river of mercury, too. Young archaeologists will delight in learning about this famous ruler and his quest for eternal life. Theyll find out how the latest technology is being used to reveal more about the tombs contents while preserving its artifacts. Beautifully vivid photographs complement the intriguing text, while a timeline aids in summarizing key historical details.
Examine the causes, circumstances, and effects of the Revolutionary War through the eyes of the Founding Fathers, generals, soldiers, and common people.
Examine the causes, circumstances, and effects of westward expansion in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries through the eyes of pioneers and explorers.
Advancements in transportation, communication, and medicine made the world smaller, more connected, and more populated. This improved many lives but often brought nations into conflict. Documents, images, and the words of those caught up in key events provide context to the situation in our world today.
Shortly after World War II, America experienced an incredible economic and technological boom as soldiers returned home from abroad. The middle class grew, and technology such as the automobile and television found their way into more and more homes. Explore the Fifties through the eyes of artists, politicians, and ordinary people.