Books in World Black History series

Discusses French history under the influence of Napoleon Bonaparte's rise from lowly origins to military and political power, ending with his defeat and the legacy he left to Europe.

Describes the 1965 riot in the Black neighborhood of Watts that shook Los Angeles and the nation

Describes the history of man's attempts to reach the North Pole, as well as the life and career of the Arctic explorer Robert Peary, who is credited with reaching the North Pole in 1909.

Relates how Native Americans were systematically removed from their lands and relocated to reservations by the United States government, and discusses current efforts to regain land and rights taken away by the government.

Examines the causes, effects, and legacy of the epidemic that killed millions of people in Europe during the fourteenth century

Presents the history, culture, arts, and religion of ancient India, from the prehistoric age to the Golden Age, and discusses ancient India's legacy to mordern India and the world.

Focuses on the often chaotic events and larger-than-life personalities of the fateful last republican century and discusses the power struggles which gave way to a dictatorship

Traces developments in European art, architecture, music, literature, philosophy, science, and exploration between 1300 and 1600

Examines the events leading to, surrounding, and following the Mexican Revolution

Describes the conflict between France and England known as the Hundred Years' War and explains how its results were felt everywhere in Europe.

Book by Nardo, Don

How did the Nubians take control of ancient Egypt? What legend tells how a snake caused the fall of a great kingdom? When were Christianity and Islam first introduced to Africa? World Black History tells the incredible history of black men and women around the world. This volume covers black history from prehistory through 1440.