This book illustrates the social change that took place in the lives of women during the Progressive Era.• Ties social history and the experiences of women to one of the most important periods in Amer
This book presents a unique perspective on life in Colonial England, exposing many misconceptions and depicting how elements of its culture that are typically regarded as marginal—such as the activiti
Informative, richly detailed, and entertaining, this book portrays daily life for people in England in 1700–1800, embracing all levels of society—from the aristocracy to the very poor—to describe a na
This comprehensive narrative history of the California Gold Rush describes daily life during this historic period, documenting its wide-reaching effects and examining the significant individuals and
Explores the complexities of the lived experiences of Victorian women in the home, the workplace, and the empire as well as the ideals of womanhood and femininity that developed during the 19th centur
This book surveys current archaeological and historical thinking about the dimly understood characteristics of daily life in Great Britain during the fifth and sixth centuries.
A study of life inside medieval monasteries that explores monastic spirituality, daily routines, contact with the outside world, and the historical impact of these foundational institutions on the Wes
This work provides the first synthesis of daily life in the colonial South from the time of European arrival to 1770--a period that is often overlooked or treated briefly in most surveys on the histor
From ancient to modern times, trade has played an integral role in connecting disparate cultures and places on the earth--indeed, the existence of commercial trade across human civilization means that
The American city was an integral part of the colonial experience. Although the five largest cities in colonial America--Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Charles Town, and Newport--held less than ten p
This compelling book describes how everyday people courageously survived under repressive Communist regimes until the voices and actions of rebellious individuals resulted in the fall of the Iron Curt
Part of a series of works on social history documenting daily life during important periods in American and world history, this volume on the era of the Salem Witch Trials examines facets of social, c
Part of a wide ranging series examining the daily life of specific populations and demographic groups throughout history, this volume on African Americans explores black migration patterns from the en
This collection of eight articles on contemporary Arab-American culture provides students with a look at the daily life and social and religious practices of their fellow citizens. Essays discuss topi
This reference for general readers and students in high school and up features an attractive layout with many b&w historical illustrations and maps, plus checklists and bullet points. The book dra
This reference details daily life for people of all stations and ethnicities in the Central and South American colonies from the late 16th century to the beginning of the 19th century, emphasizing reg
The civil rights era was one of the most turbulent and inspiring periods of American history. The achievements of this movement can be largely attributed to the efforts of women says Moon (history, Sa
Piott (history, Clarion U. in Clarion, PA) presents this examination of American society during the Progressive era, 1900-1920. This period of American history saw many difficult changes for Americans
Examine the fascinating details of the daily lives of the ancient Aztecs through this innovative study of their social history, culture, and continuing influence, written from the perspective of the
From the colonial period to the end of the 19th century, from King Phillip's war to the Wounded Knee Massacre, fighting between the American Indians and the U.S. government created upheaval in the eve
Voices of Shakespeare's England offers students and public library patrons over 50 primary documents that illuminate the character, personalities, and events of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods.
This book offers an experiential perspective on the lives of Elizabethans--how they worked, ate, and played--with hands-on examples that include authentic music, recipes, and games of the period.
Based on extensive research into newly discovered documents, this new edition of the popular volume offers an updated look at the daily lives of ordinary citizens caught up in the Civil War.
The Holocaust--one of the most horrific examples of man's inhumanity to man in recorded history--resulted in the genocide of millions of people, most of them Jews. This volume explores the daily live
The course of daily life in the United States has been a product of tradition, environment, and circumstance. How did the Civil War alter the lives of women, both white and black, left alone on south
Ancient Greece comes alive in this exploration of the daily lives of ordinary people-men and women, children and the elderly, slaves and foreigners, rich and poor. With new information drawn from the
What was life really like in Victorian England during its transition from provincial society into modern urban power? Discover the effects of increased women's rights, technological advances, and Cha
The countries of Latin America have suffered through numerous foreign interventions and domestic wars in the nearly two centuries that have followed its independence. These conflicts have also given
Explore the daily lives of ancient Egyptians in this exciting new update of one of the most successful Daily Life titles. Through reconstructions based on the hieroglyphic inscriptions, paintings fro
Early nineteenth century America saw the first "wave" of post-Independence immigration. Germans, Irish, Englishmen, Scandinavians, and even Chinese on the west coast, began to arrive in significant n
