Author : Timothy C. Hall, M.A.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 20,16 MB
Release : 2012-01-03
Category : History
ISBN : 1101556188
Puts world events in a context that is relevant for today's students and casual readers Updated to include the significant events from the past several years
Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher :
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 46,25 MB
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN :
Discusses American history from prehistory through 2006, including brief biographical sketches of historical figures and events from popular culture.
Author : Mitchell Geoffrey Bard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 11,30 MB
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 9781592572045
WWII began in 1939 as a European conflict between Germany and an Anglo-French coalition but eventually widened to include most of the nations of the world. It ended in 1945, leaving a new world order dominated by the United States and the USSR. This book features updated and expanded coverage of the fateful D-Day invasion, a critical timeline of major WW II events, and a WW II timeline highlighting the crucial and most important events of the war. It will include details about major battles on land, in the air, and on the sea - starting with Hitler's rise to power and his goal of European conquest; to Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbour; to the decisive battles such as D-Day and the Battle of Midway, which turned the tides of the war toward the Allies.
Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 28,97 MB
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 9780028633855
Provides an overview of the people, events, and ideas that shaped the twentieth century, covering wars and political conflicts, innovations in technology, and the contributions of such great minds as Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein
Author : Timothy C. Hall
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 48,21 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 1592577121
A guide to world history discusses major events from the beginning of civilization to the late twentieth century, including the birth of early cultures, the rise of major religions, and the growth of Western domination.
Author : Michael Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 28,68 MB
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 1440636370
A beautifully composed journey through music history! Music history is a required course for all music students. Unfortunately, the typical music history book is dry and academic, focusing on rote memorization of important composers and works. This leads many to think that the topic is boring, but bestselling author Michael Miller proves that isn’t so. This guide makes music history interesting and fun, for both music students and older music lovers. • Covers more than Western “classical” music—also includes non-Western music and uniquely American forms such as jazz • More than just names and dates—puts musical developments in context with key historical events
Author : Timothy C. Hall M.A.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 13,24 MB
Release : 2009-02-03
Category : History
ISBN : 1440698740
Shed some light on one of history’s darkest periods. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Middle Ages gives readers the beginning, middle, and end of the era, starting with the fall of the Roman Empire in the year 550 and ending with the Renaissance in 1500—and covers some uncomfortable similarities between the so-called “Dark Ages” and today’s “modern world.” - A fascinating, fact-filled book that delivers more than a thousand years of history in easy-to-understand chapters. - Many AP European History students are urged to read an overview of medieval Europe to aid in their understanding of modern Europe, and a number of high schools have adopted elective courses in medieval history. - Complete with a timeline, a who’s who, and guides to further reading and the Middle Ages in film.
Author : Steven D. Strauss
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 47,98 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780028643663
An objective, comprehensive, and easy-to-read reference to the 50 most significant conflicts around the world. For those who want to learn why there is so much hate in the world, and why much of it seems to be directed at the United States.
Author : Kenneth Hite
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 20,57 MB
Release : 2009-07-07
Category : History
ISBN : 110106028X
History comes alive! Presented in a high-impact, graphic novel format, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated is a visually exciting and easy–to–understand alternative to boring textbooks. Innovative design and lively illustrations transport readers back in time to witness these events and more: • The changing lives of the Native Americans • The abolishment of slavery • The achievement of suffrage • The scandals, wars, and assassinations of the twentieth century • America's famous and infamous historical figures
Author : Eric Nelson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 36,48 MB
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 9780028641515
You’re no idiot, of course. The battle scenes in Gladiator had you on the edge of your seat and wondering where you could find more information on the rise and fall of ancient Rome. But so far, your search has left you feeling like a blundering barbarian. Pick yourself up off the coliseum floor! Consult The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Roman Empire—a fun-to-read introduction to the fascinating history, people, and culture of ancient Rome. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --The history of the Roman Empire’s rise and fall. --An idiot-proof introduction to the great epic literature of the Roman Republic. --A survey of the Romans in arts and popular culture. --Fascinating details of some of history’s most nefarious emperors, including Nero, Caligula, and Commodus.
