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The Black Death, 1347-1351
Daniel Cohen
Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1974)Describes social and economic conditions in Europe at the outbreak of the Black Death and the causes and effects of the epidemic.
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The Reichstag fire, February, 1933;: Hitler utilizes arson to extend his dictatorship
Henry Gilfond
Hardcover (Watts, March 15, 1973)Presents the background, events, and aftermath of the night the German parliament building burned.
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Focus on Afghanistan
Nikki Van Der Gaag
Library BindingNone
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Focus on Canada
Heather Blades
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2006)Examines the geography, history, politics, economy, and culture of Canada, discussing topics including deforestation, wildlife conservation, and Quebec's independence movement.
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Mussolini's march on Rome, October 30, 1922;: A dictator in the making achieves political power in Italy
Jerre Gerlando Mangione
Hardcover (Watts, March 15, 1975)Traces Mussolini's life and the events leading up to his rise to power in Italy during the 1920's.
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Perry and the open door to Japan;: An American commander ends centuries of Japanese isolation,
Joseph Bryan Icenhower
Hardcover (F. Watts, March 15, 1973)Discusses the role of Commodore Matthew Perry in the events from 1852-1854 which terminated Japan's isolation from the rest of the world.
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World in Focus: Central and South America
Barbara Allman
School & Library Binding (San Val, Jan. 16, 2001)None
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World in Focus: North America
Elaine Pascoe
School & Library Binding (San Val, )None
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The Long March, 1934-1935: A Red Army Survives to Bring Communism to China
Robert C Goldston
Hardcover (F. Watts, Aug. 16, 1971)Describes the events of the 6,000 mile march undertaken by Mao Tse-tung and his Communist followers as they retreated before the forces of Chiang Kai-shek.
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The execution of Maximilian, June 19, 1867;: A Hapsburg emperor meets disaster in the New World
Robin McKown
Hardcover (Watts, March 15, 1973)A biography of Maximilian emphasizing the political events leading to his assumption of power in Mexico and eventual execution.
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South Africa
John Cope
Hardcover (Frederick A. Praeger, Jan. 1, 1969)None
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The Death of Gandhi, January 30, 1948: India's Spiritual Leader Helps His Nation Win Independence
Robert C Goldston
Hardcover (F. Watts, March 15, 1973)Traces the history of India and discusses Gandhi's life and his role in winning independence for his country.