Books in The story of the nations series

One of a series that provides the depth of information required for extended study of different countries, this book isolates themes to compare and contrast aspects of countries at different stages of economic development. Emphasis is placed on human geography, with some coverage of physical geography, with links to the geography curriculum at KS 3 and 4.

Few nations have as diverse and tumultuous history as Mexico's. The arrival of the Spanish and the collision of Indian and European cultures that followed created a multifaceted society in which concepts of race, class, and ownership of wealth continue to have deep meaning. This book traces Mexico's political, social, and economic growth from its pre-Columbian past to the beginning of the 21st century.

This volume traces the history of Germany from ancient times to the present with specific emphasis on the Bismarck Era, the First World War, the Peace Treaty of Versailles, the Weimar Republic, the Nazi Regime, and post-war East and West Germany. The opening of East Germany and current challenges, such as Germany's leadership role in Europe and on the international stage, round out this engaging volume.

For over 6,000 years civilization has existed in the area of southwest Asia now known as Iraq. The earliest known cities and military and political power centers of the world existed there, and there have been times when Iraq has been a major force in shaping governments and religion through a large part of the world. However, Iraq's history is also rife with conquest and domination by foreign powers, as well as intense internal conflict. This history has contributed greatly to making Iraq the turbulent hot spot it currently is.