Books in A Cambridge Topic Book series

Describes the construction and uses of Egyptian pyramids.

Discusses the history of the Maori people and the effect of European colonization on these original inhabitants of New Zealand. Briefly describes the Maori today.

Describes ships, men, and main strategies and campaigns of the British Royal Navy that defeated the French in the Napoleonic Wars.

An account of the discoveries of the remains of early man and a reconstruction of his life as it must have been.

An account of farming, building, and daily life during the Iron Age in Britain based on experimental archaeological reconstructions.

Portrays the life and political career of Mao Tse-tung and discusses his contributions to the establishment of the People's Republic of China

Illustrations, photographs, and an informative narrative help to re-create the West African city of Benin--its people and its culture--as it first appeared when visited by the Portuguese in 1472

Presents the life and philosophy of a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.

This study of the civilization that flourished during the Dark Ages covers the expansion of the Islamic Empire into Europe, the spread of Islamic learning, and the recovery of Spain by the Christians

Drawing upon the early history of India, this biographical account of Prince Siddhartha Gautama discusses some of the legends and myths surrounding the Buddha and explains Buddhist doctrines in simple terms

A history and discussion of those fortified private dwellings, known as castles, which were built in Europe only during the Middle Ages, with particular attention to those of Britain.

An account of the American War of Independence with particular emphasis on the military conduct of the war.