Examines the American Revolution, discussing the events leading up to it; the impact of major battles, participants, and actions; and its lasting effect both globally and in the United States.
Examines the collapse of the Soviet Union, discussing the events leading up to it; the impact of economic policies, the rise of communism, and military buildup; and its lasting effect on Russia and ar
Surveys the history of slavery from its origins in ancient times through European serfdom and the African slave trade to its modern survival; discusses the treatment of slaves and slave rebellions; an
Describes the scientific discoveries and political circumstances behind the decision to develop atomic weapons; recounts the history of the Manhattan Project; and examines the influence of nuclear wea
Recounts how Michelle Robinson, who came from a modest neighborhood in Chicago, became a Harvard-educated lawyer and the wife of Barack Obama, and describes her role in his rise to the presidency.
