Queen Elizabeth had an enormous influence on fashion as a larger-than-life monarch who cultivated her own image with great care and guile. Under Elizabeth, England enjoyed a long period of peace and
The 20th century saw the most rapid and revolutionary changes in the world of fashion to date as mass production techniques were introduced and the prevalence of home-sewn clothing declined. Fashions
The 1930s presented the United States with some of the toughest challenges it had ever faced. The decade started with a prolonged economic depression and ended with the start of World War II. Organiz
After James Edward Oglethorpe received a charter from King George II in 1732, he and other colonists established a settlement named Savannah in 1733. Other groups, such as the Salzburgers, establishe
William Claiborne established settlements on Kent Island, and Leonard Calvert settled at Saint Mary's City. Maryland opens with a general introduction discussing early explorers, American Indian civi
The decade nicknamed the Roaring Twenties was a time when the nation was at peace and the standard of living was, for the most part, rising. This time witnessed the birth of jazz and of uninhibited d
Because of the overwhelming magnitude of World War II, life in the United States during the 1940s was full of fear and uncertainty. Many changes were made during these years, as women got the opportu
The word renaissance means "rebirth," and the most obvious example of this phenomenon was the rediscovery of Europe's classical Roman roots. The Renaissance began in northern Italy in the late 14th c
The first decade of the 20th century has been called the Age of Innocence, the Age of Optimism, and the Age of Confidence. America saw the peace and prosperity it expected. In the second decade, Worl
The struggle for voting rights began with the Revolutionary War and American independence from Great Britain. The first United States voters were adult, white, male, property-owning citizens. After t
The very first words of the Bill of Rights protect the freedom of religion and prohibit the government from establishing any official religion. Freedom of Religion discusses those first 16 words, whi
Tennessee Williams is one of the most captivating and popular playwrights of the 20th century. Williams is known for his beautiful and sensitive characterizations, his use of poetic realism and irony
Encyclopedia of Mathematics is a useful reference providing current and accurate information on the subject for high school and college students. Comprehensive coverage includes significant discoveri
Although censorship may seem to be a thing of the past, current controversies over books, movies, and Web sites prove that it is a very timely and critical issue. Encyclopedia of Censorship, New Edit
The Facts On File Dictionary of Biology, Fourth Edition contains approximately 3,700 cross-referenced entries that explain, clearly and concisely, the most frequently used terms in modern biological
The great era of classical drama continues to be widely studied today. One of the most extensive works of its kind, The Facts On File Companion to Classical Drama examines the history and development
Encyclopedia of Protestantism is part of a set of encyclopedias on the religions of the world that emphasizes the living faiths and their historical and social backgrounds. In about 600 A-to-Z entrie
Praise for the previous editions:"...clear and concise definitions cover almost everything in physics...plus line drawings illustrate sometimes hard to understand concepts...the definitions are far s
Virginia discusses life in the early colony, including such details as the growth of the colony, structure of government, and the tobacco trade. It covers the many conflicts with Native Americans, Ba
On October 29, 1929, better known as Black Tuesday, the stock market crashed, abruptly ending a decade of prosperity and catapulting the United States into the Great Depression, arguably the worst eco
Praise for the previous edition:Booklist/RBB "Editors' Choice Reference Source, 2001""...a useful historical perspective...fills a gap in the reference collection and is recommended for high-school,
The long dormant Mount St. Helens volcano of the Cascade Mountain Range in Washington State erupted on May 18, 1980. This book follows the environmental events leading up to this major eruption and d
During the three decades between 1890 and 1920, the United States entered the modern era and considered how to meet its new realities-its diverse urban industrial society and its enlarged world power
Rhode Island discusses life in the early colony, including the growth of the colony under Roger Williams, farming, trading, the history of slavery in the colony, the presence of pirates, and the Pequ
Pennsylvania examines life in the early colony, including the growth of the colony under William Penn and the Quakers, the relationship with Native Americans, farming, printing presses, and the histo
North Carolina describes life in the early colony, including the many conflicts with Native Americans, disease, the presence of pirates, the use of timber and tar in shipbuilding (which contributed t
Rich's evolution from published poet to wife and mother to published poet again and thence to feminism and activism runs parallel with what a number of women of the 1950s and 1960s experienced. She e
Literature has long inspired filmmakers and screenwriters, who often labor to bring novelists' words, characters, and settings to the big screen. From such silent epics as Birth of a Nation to contem
Providing a brief history of one of the first U.S. colonies, New Hampshire covers details of daily colonial life and the growing political workings of America as well as the effects of revolution, re
Medicine and Health covers the many contributions American Indians have made to the world in these areas. Early Native peoples learned which plants and animals provided them with the best nutrition.
Trade, Transportation, and Warfare examines the contributions American Indians have made to these areas, with an emphasis on geography, economics, and social studies. The main question that the book
Written by two successful and practicing archaeologists, Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece, Updated Edition encompasses all aspects of ancient Greek life from the beginnings of the Minoan civilizati
Science and Technology shows how American Indians developed science and created technology by observing the world around them. The people of Mesoamerica invented the zero, created accurate calendars,
Encyclopedia of Biology is a reference that provides current and accurate information on the subject for high school and college students. Comprehensive coverage includes significant discoveries in b
Gives a historical, economic, and cultural overview of the country of Ukraine with particular emphasis on changes that have occurred since the collapse of the Soviet Union, its contemporary leaders, a
Aimed at teachers, students, and general readers, this reference contains alphabetically arranged listings on a wide range of topics relating to Gothic literature. Entries include writers such as Jane
Discusses the history of Greek immigration to the United States and covers key issues, including the reasons for immigration, the struggles faced, and how the culture influenced Americans.
Discusses the history of Mexican immigration to the United States and covers key issues, including the reasons for immigration, the struggles faced, and how the culture influenced Americans.
Discusses the history of African involuntary and voluntary immigration to the United States and covers key issues, including the struggles faced and how the culture influenced Americans.
