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  • Turning Points in World History - Rise of the Roman Empire

    Don Nardo

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 4, 2001)
    Although the accession of Augustus Caesar in 27 B.C. marked the beginning of what came to be called the Roman Empire, it was not the beginning of the Roman nation. This informative anthology traces he rise of Rome from its infancy through the early Roman Republic, its overseas expansion in the Punic Wars, and its conquest of the Greeks.

  • The Assassination of Julius Caesar

    George Ochoa

    Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Examines the life and violent death of the Roman general and statesman who founded a line of emperors to inherit his power and his name
    Z+

  • Turning Points in World History - World War I

    Donald J. Murphy

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 14, 2001)
    This anthology covers the causes, course, and outcome of the First World War. The war in the trenches and on the seas, the home fronts, the impact of revolution in Russia, the Versailles peace settlement, and postwar disillusionment are considered.

  • The Great Depression

    Don Nardo

    Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Essays by experts in the field discuss the political trends and consequences of the period, including social and economic aspects, pivotal leaders, and the longterm cultural ramifications.

  • The Meiji Restoration and the Rise of Modern Japan

    Monique Avakian

    Library Binding (Silver Burdett Pr, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Provides a detailed history of Japan from 1868 to 1912

  • The Fall of the Bastille

    Kitty C. Benedict

    Library Binding (Silver Burdett Pr, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Describes how the prison known as the Bastille passed from the hands of the government to the hands of the common people, thus beginning the French Revolution

  • The Bridge at Selma

    Marilyn Miller

    Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, Nov. 1, 1985)
    Describes the far-reaching repercussions of the events of March 7, 1965 when 525 men, women, and children in Alabama attempted to march from Selma to the state capitol in Montgomery in order to register to vote.

  • Turning Points in World History - The American Revolution

    Kirk D. Werner

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Differences in political, social, economic, and religious beliefs led the colonists in America to seek independence from Great Britain. This successful determination influenced liberal thought throughout Europe at the time and encouraged other revolutions to break out.

  • Turning Points in World History - World War II

    Myra Immell, Bonnie Szumski, Scott Barbour

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, May 1, 2001)
    From the rise of Nazism to the dropping of atomic bombs over Japan, this anthology examines the causes, battles, and aftermath of World War II.
    Z

  • Turning Points in World History - The Vietnam War

    Diane Yancey

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    The Vietnam War was the longest war in American history. It was also the most controversial and devisive since the American Civil War. And it was one the United States failed to win. Disturbing questions concerning the use of military force that emerged in the 1960s and early 1970s still haunt policy makers today. This book details the causes of the American involvement in Vietnam, the great events that shook both Vietnam and the United States during the long conflict, and the painful consequences of war.

  • The Industrial Revolution

    Brenda Stalcup

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, April 22, 2002)
    This is paperback, ex-library book (with usual stamps and stickers and marks) in excellent inside condition; pages are clean and bright; the binding is tight; the spine is intact without creases; light wear and some scratches on the cover; size: 8 1/2”X 5”; 269 total of pages; 2002 edition; published by Thomson(J-57)

  • The Rise of the Roman Empire

    Don Nardo

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Essays by experts in the field discuss the political trends and consequences of the period, including social and economic aspects, pivotal leaders, and the long term cultural ramifications.