Chronologically presents significant events of World War One, from the development of the Franco-Prussian War in the late nineteenth century through the Paris Peace Conference held in 1919.
"Discusses events in Iraq that lead up to the current war in Iraq, beginning with the end of the Persian Gulf War and continuing through the planned withdrawal for all coalition forces from the country"--Provided by publisher.
Discusses events in South Africa that lead up to and followed the end of apartheid, beginning with the peace treaty of Vereeniging and continuing through the election of Jacob Zuma.
Chronologically describes terrorist events around the world from the mid-1960s through 2006 and discusses their impact on American policy toward terrorism.
Why was a golf ball filled with feathers? In which Aztec game did the spectators lose their clothes? And why does the Olympic flag have five circles on it? This book answers all these questions and more. The book epxlores the history of sport from its religious beginnings to the rise of global competitions watched by millions.